Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 November 2015 5 February 2011

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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

 Children enjoy a wide range of interesting activities and experiences that the childminder plans, based on her observations of their interests and needs. These help children to make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder ensures that her home is safe and that resources are organised so children can make choices about what they want to play with.  The childminder and her assistant form strong relationships with the children, who play happily in their care, are settled and secure. All adults are excellent role models to the children and understand the importance of teaching children to learn to respect others.  Partnerships with parents are good. Parents speak highly of the care their children receive. Regular communication and support from the childminder helps them to be involved in their children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always have enough challenge in their experiences and activities.  Children do not always have enough opportunity to make choices and be independent during meals and snack times.  Children do not always have enough opportunity to engage in physical activities, such as climbing, running and jumping.

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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

 ensure that observations and assessment of children's progress are used to clearly identify, plan and provide challenging experiences for their individual next steps in learning, particularly for the older children  give children greater choice and independence at snack times  enhance children's physical development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children engaged in activities, and the childminder's and the assistant's interaction with them.  The inspector engaged with the children and spoke to the childminder and her assistant at convenient times.  The inspector took account of the views of the parents.  The inspector looked at all the documentation, including the children's learning records, risk assessments and all the relevant policies and procedures, including those appropriate to safeguarding.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of all aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She observes and assesses children's progress well to help her plan the next steps for their individual learning. The childminder has an awareness of the importance of continuous improvement. She reflects on her practice, shares this with her assistant and takes account of the views of parents to help this process. This helps her to ensure that her practice evolves to meet the changing needs of children and their families. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the procedure to follow should she have concerns about the welfare of any child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans and provides a wide range of activities and play opportunities that cover all areas of learning. She helps children to make good progress in their learning. Children learn how to become independent and increase their self-help skills. For example, young children show an interest in role play and the childminder supports their learning effectively by showing them how to care for their dolls. The childminder promotes children's early communication very well, particularly for bilingual children. For instance, she continually talks to them, both in English and their home language, repeating words that encourage young children to copy and to use two-word or three-word sentences. Children develop their own identity and an understanding of the world around them. For example, they learn about significant events and special times for their families and their community.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant provide a comfortable and welcoming environment. Children benefit from close and warm relationships with all adults. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder praises their individual achievements, promoting their self-esteem. She sensitively teaches children to be kind to each other, share their toys and learn to take turns. Children develop an understanding of healthy lifestyles. For example, they benefit from healthy meals and snacks, and have regular access to daily walks in the locality. Children develop good independence through choices in play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They are working within the typical range of development for their ages. Children are increasing and extending the skills they need to support them in future learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 147147 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 836736 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 5 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000. She lives in Golders Green within the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder works from Monday to Thursday, from 7.30am until 4pm. The childminder works all year, except bank holidays, Jewish festivals and family holidays.

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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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