Theophanous, Panayota

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 January 2016 28 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

 The childminder uses her good understanding of the requirements to promote all areas of learning effectively. She provides interesting activities and spends useful time playing with the children, meeting their individual learning needs well.  Partnerships with parents are a significant strength. The childminder builds secure relationships with them to engage them actively in all aspects of her service.  The environment is welcoming. Children show good levels of confidence as they move between the indoor areas and choose what to play with.  Children are happy and settled. They have warm and caring relationships with the childminder, who looks after their physical needs well. They develop their confidence and progress well, ready for the next stage in learning.  The childminder encourages children's learning effectively in the safe, stimulating and comfortable environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children time to think and consider their answers to her questions.  On occasions, the childminder does not have the very highest expectations of what children can do for themselves.

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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

 make the most of all opportunities to develop children's independence skills  strengthen the value of questioning to allow time for the children to respond.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector completed observations with the childminder and the children in the dining room, lounge and the playroom.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times through the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documents, and considered how parents are involved in this process.  The inspector took account of the parents' views from parent feedback and communication records.  The inspector toured the premises with the childminder and talked about safety.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to keep children safe and has effective procedures in the event of a concern with a child's welfare. She is committed to training and keeps up to date with safeguarding procedures. The childminder has good methods to monitor and evaluate her provision, and to drive improvement. For example, she attends meetings and shares the information she gathers with the parents. The childminder regularly seeks and acts on the parents' views on her service. For example, following a recent parents' questionnaire, the childminder has introduced visiting a music playgroup as a weekly activity. The childminder works closely with staff in other early years settings to share information about children's next steps in their learning, to ensure a consistent approach.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She works effectively with parents to support and promote each child's interests. This encourages children to become motivated learners. The childminder plans interesting activities to meet individual needs effectively. She makes good use of the environment to provide challenging activities that encourage children's development well. For example, the childminder takes the children on visits to the local community centre, parks and other facilities to extend their learning. These help promote children's interests and enable them to have more involvement in the wider community. The childminder uses thorough assessments of children's achievements effectively to monitor and address any gaps in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder uses a flexible settling-in process that helps children form strong attachments with her. Children enjoy playing together and their behaviour is good. Children know the childminder's expectations. Children have a good early understanding of personal safety, such as moving around the home safely. The childminder teaches children about good hygiene practices and the importance of healthy eating effectively. She ensures that children enjoy their outdoor experiences, for example, as they visit the local park and play areas, which contribute positively to children's physical well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well equipped and prepared for the next stage in their learning. They make good progress. They enjoy their learning and develop the key skills needed for their future learning, such as listening carefully and respecting others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 147448 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 841761 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 2

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1995. She lives in Whetstone, in the London Borough of Barnet. She operates Monday to Friday all year round.

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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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