Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 February 2016 14 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

 Children's speech and language development are fully supported by the childminder. She talks to children about what they are doing. Children quickly acquire the ability to communicate their needs.  The well-qualified childminder has an excellent understanding of how children learn and develop. This helps her to provide a wide range of suitably challenging and stimulating learning experiences that meets each child's individual needs.  The childminder rapidly builds secure attachments with the children. This supports children well in settling and in building their self-confidence.  The childminder uses self-evaluation effectively to identify areas of strength and aspects for development in her practice and provision. The views of parents and children are actively sought and the childminder takes full account of these ideas when focusing on priorities for improvement.  The childminder has strong relationships with parents. They regularly contribute to

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This provision is good

children's progress and assessments. The childminder provides detailed information that parents can use to further their child's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully developed opportunities for younger children to explore making marks.

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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

 provide more opportunities for younger children to explore materials for making marks.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector observed and discussed a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation, children's learning records and a sample of policies.  The inspector read feedback from parents and talked to children during the inspection and took account of their views and responses.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and all adults living at the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has excellent knowledge and understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children. She is aware of procedures to follow and how to report a concern. The childminder aspires to deliver the best possible care and education for children. The childminder reflects on her practice and identifies training that can further support her own learning and development. These underpin her very good practice. Very effective partnerships have been built with other settings that children attend. The childminder has established an effective two-way sharing of information, enabling children to experience consistency in their care and learning. Individual children's progress and assessments are regularly evaluated by the childminder to identify and address any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations of what children can achieve. She incorporates their current interests into her planning. Children use their mathematical skills while building a train track. They delight in counting. They count the pieces of the track that have been constructed, the number of blue trains and green trains and the curves in the track. The childminder uses children's interests to build on their language skills. Her skilful questioning helps to strengthen children's development. She encourages and gives time for the children to think and make predictions for themselves. Children enjoy predicting if a train will come off the track when it goes over the bridge and down the slope. Parents report that they are very happy with the progress their children make. They comment that they feel empowered by the information received from the childminder to support their children's learning and development at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are supported to become independent from a young age. Children help to prepare vegetables, snacks and food ready for their lunch and dinner. The childminder talks to the children about the benefits of healthy lifestyles and eating healthily. The children have many opportunities for exercise, such as in their visits to the local woods for story sessions and to the park. Children choose books from the library which they share with one another and enjoy visiting museums. The childminder is consistent in her approach to behaviour and supports children in learning the difference between right and wrong. Safe hygiene practices are clearly established, for instance, children use individual flannels and towels. Children learn about different cultural celebrations and festivals, as they look at books and take part in a range of activities. Through these experiences, the childminder supports the children in learning to respect one another's differences.

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Outcomes for children are good

All the children are making very good progress from their starting points. The childminder reviews their individual progress to help her identify any areas for further focus. Children receive targeted support to help them to continue to make very good progress. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and for moving on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY415098 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1024409 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in London. She operates all year round from 8am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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