Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 January 2016 28 April 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

 The childminder meets the individual needs of all children attending well, including children who are learning to speak English as an additional language.  The childminder regularly reviews her practice, and that of her assistants, to ensure teaching is of consistently good quality.  The childminder and assistants undertake accurate observations of children to monitor their progress and help establish their stage of development. They use this information well to accurately plan children's next steps in learning. The adults use what they know about children's preferences to encourage their engagement and concentration.  Children make at least typical progress from their starting points and some make better progress. They are confident and keen to learn.  The childminder takes effective steps to keep children safe. She teaches them how to keep themselves safe inside her home and on outings.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently encourage children to build their early writing skills to enhance their literacy development in preparation for future learning.  Children do not always have the best opportunities to fully develop their knowledge of the local community and broaden their understanding of the wider world.

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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

 place a sharper focus on enabling younger children to practise their early writing skills, so they are further prepared for school  increase chances for children to enhance their growing understanding of their community and the environment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's development and progress.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder relating to the children's play and learning.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of all assistants and household members, and the childminder's relevant training certificates.  The inspector read and took account of the written views that parents had provided to the childminder and reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation document.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures that she and her assistants maintain a good understanding of what to do if they have any concerns about a child in their care. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She implements a wide range of well-maintained policies and procedures effectively. She involves children and parents in evaluating her practice, using their views to effectively implement improvements. The childminder closely monitors her assistants' practice and all regularly attend an interesting range of training opportunities to further their professional development and benefit outcomes for children. This impacts positively on the quality of service the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder and assistants ensure that planning is appropriate for each child. Adults use a wide range of teaching methods to consistently engage children in learning. They support children's communication and language development well and maximise opportunities for children to experiment with sounds and words. The childminder has developed good partnerships with parents. The mutual exchange of information means that they are all kept well informed about each child's progress and learning needs. For example, the childminder holds discussions and sends detailed information to parents via text and email. This partnership promotes continuity in learning and helps parents to support their children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have developed close attachments to the childminder, the assistants and their peers. This helps to effectively support their emotional health and well-being. Children are well behaved and are developing their independence skills. The childminder successfully encourages them to take turns and help with tidying toys away after use, and to tidy up tables after mealtimes. The childminder teaches children about the importance of healthy eating, and prepares them well socially and emotionally for their move on to school. Children enjoy using the wide range of resources and have fun in a stimulating environment. They enjoy taking part in imaginary play experiences. For example, they carefully built a farm yard and added farm animals, counting and explaining how many legs each animal has. Children learn to develop their problem solving skills and express themselves confidently. This helps them to become ready for their next stage of learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are actively engaged in learning and make good progress from their starting points, preparing them well for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417185 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 832413 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 18 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in East Finchley, in the London Borough of Haringey. She operates her service all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 5. She works with two assistants who hold relevant childcare qualifications 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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