Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 November 2015 1 October 2010

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder is committed to providing high-quality learning opportunities for children in her care. She provides them with a rich learning environment, both indoors and outdoors. Children are supremely confident. They independently explore and test out their ideas.  The childminder collaborates with local childminders to share ideas and knowledge. She is fully dedicated to her personal and professional development. She identifies and undertakes regular training to keep her teaching practice and skills up to date.  The quality of the childminder's teaching is consistently outstanding. She successfully promotes children's thinking and learning. The childminder skilfully talks through and comments on children's activities. She models communication and language skills and introduces new vocabulary.  The childminder makes regular use of the local community. Children enjoy trips to the park, library and local toddler groups. Children learn about people, families and

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This provision is outstanding

communities.  Parents receive an extensive range of information from the childminder about their children's learning. The written views of parents clearly reflect that they think very highly of the childminder.  The childminder works closely with parents to plan for children's individual care and development needs. Children form strong attachments with the childminder and are very settled.  Children enjoy a range of nutritious food provided by the childminder. They learn about healthy lifestyles and the importance of handwashing routines.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 swiftly action the carefully identified and planned improvements to the garden.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector jointly observed and discussed the teaching and learning activities provided with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder, and looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of all adults in the household.  The inspector reviewed letters that parents had written and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She uses her expert knowledge to plan a broad curriculum. Children enjoy a wonderful range of exciting learning experiences. Activities are carefully linked to each child's stage of development and current interests. The childminder has an ambitious vision for the continuous improvement of her provision. The impact of recent improvements can be seen in the developments of the garden. The childminder has made highly effective changes to her garden area to support children's learning and development. She has identified additional improvements to be made to further enhance outdoor learning opportunities. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of safeguarding procedures. She follows detailed policies to help ensure she protects children from harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder knows children exceptionally well. She makes high-quality observations and accurate assessments of their learning and development. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively and plans for their next stage in learning. The childminder understands precisely individual learning preferences. She uses her comprehensive understanding to intervene with activities and knows exactly when to let children play independently. Children enjoy making choices and are fully engaged in their play and learning. There is a sharp focus on children's language skills, physical development and emotional well-being. The childminder uses a variety of successful strategies to engage and involve parents in their children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is extremely kind and caring in her approach. Children are exceptionally well cared for. Care practices are of a very high standard. The childminder is a positive role model. She teaches children to learn about their feelings. Children's behaviour is exemplary. They enjoy each other's company and play together cooperatively. Children receive appropriate praise and encouragement and feel valued. The environment is well organised and provides children with lots of space to play and move around. Children confidently play in the childminder's company. The childminder introduces new ideas to encourage children to learn through exploration and discovery. For example, children enjoy the sensory experience of sand as it trickles through their toes. They are provided with a vast array of resources. Children are enthusiastic learners.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make the best possible progress from their starting points. They gain the skills and attitudes needed for their future learning. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning or the move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 147057 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1024361 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 October 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995 and lives in the London Borough of Barnet. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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