Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 February 2016 Not applicable

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not correctly maintain children's daily attendance records, which compromises their safety and is also a breach of the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not observe children's interests fully or use her assessments to plan their next steps in learning, which hinders children from making good progress.  The childminder does not evaluate the quality of her provision effectively. For example, she is not able to identify key weaknesses in her practice to help improve her service and achieve better outcomes for children.  The childminder misses opportunities to develop children's understanding of differences and similarities between themselves and others, to broaden their awareness of the wider world.

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It has the following strengths

 Overall, children are making steady progress in their learning and development. They are developing the necessary skills for their next stages of learning.  Children benefit from the close and caring relationships that they have established with the childminder.  Parents comment that they are satisfied with the service they receive, including how the childminder regularly keeps them up to date about their children's needs.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 maintain an accurate record of the names of children being cared for on the premises, including their hours of attendance, to fully promote their safety 15/03/2016

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Due Date

 ensure observations and assessments of children's learning are effective to identify their individual needs and plan for the next steps in their learning, to promote continuous progress. 15/03/2016

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 develop further opportunities for children to increase their understanding and awareness of people from different backgrounds  develop self-evaluation processes to identify and address weaknesses in practice, in order to improve the quality of the provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between children and the childminder as they engaged in activities together.  The inspector sampled a range of the childminder's documentation, including certificates of training and some written policies and procedures.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her practice.  The inspector spoke to parents about their experiences.  The inspector and childminder jointly observed children as they played.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has a suitable understanding of her role to implement the Early Years Foundation Stage. However, some aspects of her practice are not fully in line with the requirements. For example, she does not keep an accurate record of the days and hours that children attend, in order to ensure their safety while on the premises. Despite this, the childminder monitors children at all times and they are not left unattended. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her role in protecting children from harm, including how to make a referral if she has any welfare concerns. Despite the childminder's willingness to improve her knowledge, for example, through exploring relevant training courses, she does not monitor the quality of her practice effectively to address weaknesses in her practice that require improving.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder provides suitable learning experiences for children across the different areas of learning. For example, children generally enjoy their time playing with the cars and exploring the electrical toys. However, due to weaknesses in observing and assessing children's interests, the childminder is not able to tailor activities to meet children's individual learning needs and keep them fully engaged. The childminder generally knows how to promote some aspects of children's learning and interact with them during play. For example, she promotes mathematical learning during play, such as introducing colours and numbers to children. Furthermore, she extends children's language skills, such as through skilful questioning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children are generally happy and content in the childminder's care. They behave well and listen, responding appropriately to her requests. Despite the lack of required records, the childminder closely supervises children, including during outings. Children learn to adopt healthy lifestyles, such as through regular physical activities and the provision of healthy meals and snacks. The childminder encourages parents to share information with her about their children's interests. She understands the benefits of working in partnership with others to promote continuity in children's care and learning. However, the childminder does not always provide children with opportunities to develop an awareness of themselves or other people from different backgrounds.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children develop suitable social skills and gain confidence. For example, they learn to mix andplay with others, such as in larger social situations. Children have opportunities to develop their independent skills in preparation for school. For example, they manage most of their own personal care needs, including washing their hands at appropriate times.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469775 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 959505 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Finchley, in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm, throughout most of the year.

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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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