Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 November 2015 9 July 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements and her quality of teaching is good. She demonstrates how toys work and reshapes activities to follow children's interests.  Parents are very happy with the quality of care the childminder provides. They are made aware of the activities children take part in and their response to these, which gives them the opportunity to extend the learning at home. Daily discussion is used to gather valuable information about each child to inform the childminder's planning.  Children's well-being is promoted effectively. The childminder works to make their move in to her care as smooth as possible. Children quickly gain the confidence to explore the environment and exhibit their preferred style of learning.  The childminder informs parents of her clear policies and procedures. She effectively implements these within her daily practice to promote the welfare of children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always focus her professional development on the most recent changes to local and national strategies to fully promote the best possible outcomes for children.  The childminder does not consistently use opportunities to promote children's mathematical development as they play.

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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

 develop further the arrangements to promote ongoing professional development to continue to maintain and enhance the already good level of practice and knowledge  review the teaching of mathematics to provide even more opportunities for children to develop their knowledge as they play and learn.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities indoors and during the lunchtime routine. She talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed adult-led activities and discussed the intentions and learning outcomes of these with the childminder.  The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation, including policies, training certificates and children's learning journals.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through recently written references.  The inspector saw evidence of the suitability of all persons living on the premises and other documentation in relation to the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder demonstrates a strong capacity to continually improve the quality of her provision. For example, she has strengthened safety arrangements, ensuring that risk assessments are carried out on all areas of the home and on outings. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has recently updated her safeguarding training and has a good knowledge of her role and responsibility to keep children safe. The childminder attends regular training to maintain and enhance her good quality of teaching, but is slightly less effective in keeping fully up to date with changes in legislation. The childminder has established effective links with other childcare providers to share best practice and promote continuous learning for each child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children show a positive attitude to learning. They are keen and inquisitive, for example, they enthusiastically explore the wide range of toys. The childminder organises her home well. She uses the resources well to retain children's interest and cover all areas of learning. Children enjoy the childminder's attention and play alongside her with maintained focus. They embrace the regular praise that they receive. The childminder has a clear understanding of the skills children need to develop and incorporates their next steps in learning within planned activities. For example, children concentrate as they fill and empty containers and are beginning to categorise objects according to properties, such as shape or size. They listen intently to stories as the childminder reads to them and squeal with delight during action rhymes as, through repetition, they predict that a tickle comes next.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop secure attachments with the childminder and value her reassurance and support during times of upset. The childminder teaches children appropriate ways to behave. They learn to respect children who are similar or different to themselves. The childminder values children's backgrounds, cultures and traditions. For example, she uses words and songs in children's home languages. The childminder has high expectations of children and encourages them to persevere and move forward in their development. For example, she continually praises children as they attempt to take their first unaided steps. The childminder plans activities to promote children's health. For example, children walk to and from school each day and frequently visit the local park to develop their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and benefit from the effective relationship the childminder has established with parents. For example, the childminder and parents work effectively together to support children's reading. Children gain the essential skills that they require in readiness for their move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY282563 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 847245 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Edgware, Middlesex. She operates all year round from 6am to 10pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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Telephone number

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