Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 March 2016 1 February 2010

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder is aware of the procedure for referring information on to relevant professionals if she has a concern about a child's welfare. She understands how to maintain a safe environment for children to play and learn in. The childminder has reviewed her risk assessments and has effective procedures in place to safeguard children.  The childminder understands how to work closely with parents to ensure that children's individual needs are met. She shares information with parents that demonstrates how she covers all areas of learning and she encourages parents to share their children's achievements.  The childminder understands the need to monitor the service that she provides when caring for children and this continually contributes to their care, learning and development.  The childminder understands how to help children settle into her care. She understands the importance of encouraging them to form close bonds and attachments with her.

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The provision meets requirements

She demonstrates that she understands how to encourage children's independence and self-care skills.  The childminder knows how to support children in developing the knowledge and abilities needed in readiness for starting nursery and school.  Although the childminder does meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, she does not meet the requirements of the Childcare Register. This is because she does not provide parents with a written statement of procedures to be followed in the event of a complaint.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 provide a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints which a parent makes in writing or by email. 21/04/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at policies, procedures and documentation which the provider will use when caring for children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will deliver the learning and development requirements. She discussed how observations, assessments and planning will be used to identify and incorporate children's next steps into their future learning.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of family members and she talked with the childminder about how she intends to use evaluation to continually improve.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The inspector viewed the areas of the home that are used when the childminder is caring for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY397273 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1024393 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Hendon, London. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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