Taylor, Lisha Janie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 December 2015 21 May 2012

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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 their time in this welcoming and caring environment. Children develop strong attachments with the childminder. Information completed by parents and starting-point observations help the childminder support children's learning and well- being.  Children experience an exciting range of learning opportunities both indoors and outdoors. Children choose from a variety of good quality toys. The childminder organises the environment well to encourage children to explore and investigate.  There are well-established partnerships with parents. Daily communication keeps parents informed about their children's achievements and the care they receive. Parents comment positively about the childminder.  Self-evaluation is robust. Parents are asked to contribute to the evaluation of the provision and the childminder takes their views into account when deciding what improvements to make. Children benefit as changes are made to improve their

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This provision is good

experience.  Children play well together and confidently communicate with each other. Children who speak English as an additional language quickly develop the skills they need to communicate effectively in English.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make full use of information from assessments to plan as precisely as possible for children's individual next steps in learning.  The childminder has not fully considered the different ways to further develop the overall quality of her teaching practice to outstanding.

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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

 target children's next steps in learning more precisely and increase the potential for all children to reach the highest levels of attainment  identify ways to continually enhance teaching practice to help ensure excellent outcomes for children.

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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 good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She implements all requirements successfully. The childminder reflects on the quality of her provision and identifies where improvements can be made. She regularly meets with other local childminders to share ideas and knowledge. However, she has not fully considered other ways to build on her teaching skills in the pursuit of excellence. The childminder completes robust risk assessments. Children are cared for in a clean and safe environment. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of local safeguarding procedures. She follows detailed plans to help ensure children are safe and their welfare promoted. The childminder helps parents to seek help from external agencies to ensure children access the services they need to make progress in their learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. Children play independently and with the childminder. She skilfully involves herself in the children's play, asking questions and making them think. Children develop an understanding of diversity as they learn about different customs, celebrations and the wider world. For example, children have recently enjoyed celebrating Diwali with colourful fireworks. Children are provided with opportunities to meet with other children in their local community. They attend local groups and places of interest with the childminder. The childminder places a strong emphasis on engaging parents in their children's play and learning. For example, she recently sent home seasonal play dough for the children and their parents to enjoy exploring together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and confident with the childminder. They are very well cared for. Children are familiar with the daily routines. They enjoy plenty of space to play and time to rest. Children enjoy a wonderful range of nutritious food freshly prepared by the childminder. They enthusiastically identify their personal place mats at lunchtime. Children learn about ways to stay healthy and be safe. The childminder is calm, reassuring and a positive role model. She uses clear behavioural expectations to develop children's social skills. Children develop positive attitudes about themselves and respect towards others. They are keen to help one another. For example, older children chop bananas for younger children at lunchtime. Children receive regular praise and encouragement and feel valued. They learn about their feelings and how to express them appropriately. They develop good independence skills as the childminder has high expectations of their abilities,

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

encouraging them to have a go for themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They develop useful skills that help them prepare for their next stage of learning or the move to school. Children are developing positive attitudes towards learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433702 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1024354 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Cricklewood in the London Borough of Barnet. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Wednesday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification in childminding practice. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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