Childminder EY295541

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 March 2016 22 February 2010

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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 provides good-quality teaching and learning experiences. She plans well for children's current interests and effectively extends their learning. All children make continuously good progress given their starting points.  Children experience a smooth transfer into the childminder's setting when they start. For example, they benefit from a gradual increase in their hours to help them settle. Children develop a warm relationship with the childminder and seek comfort and reassurance, as needed.  Children demonstrate good mathematical skills, such as through a range of challenging activities. For example, they use their fingers to count numbers in sequence and match properties as they solve problems.  Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder regularly exchanges detailed information with them. Parents express how happy they are with the childminder's care and remark on the admiration and respect children have for one

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make use of all opportunities to enhance further her professional knowledge, particularly to keep up to date with all relevant changes.  At times, the childminder misses some opportunities to help younger children learn how to pronounce words correctly, to develop further their language skills.

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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

 continue to explore all opportunities to strengthen further professional knowledge, particularly to keep up to date with all relevant changes in childcare to drive continuous improvement  strengthen further opportunities for younger children to hear and learn new words, to enhance their growing vocabularies and language development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed daily routines and children's activities indoors. She talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed activities and jointly discussed the intentions and learning outcomes of these with the childminder.  The inspector viewed a sample of the childminder's documentation, including her policies and registers and children's learning journals.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through a number of written references made available during the inspection.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability of all persons living on the premises and other documentation, such as those relating to the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to promote children's welfare and knows the procedures to follow in the event of any welfare concerns. The childminder reviews the quality of the educational programme effectively and monitors children's progress closely. She makes the necessary changes to ensure all children, including disabled children and those with special educational needs, achieve well across all areas of learning. The childminder evaluates her practice to maintain her good- quality teaching. For example, she meets with other childminders to share ideas and occasionally reads relevant literature to improve her knowledge.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations of all children. She regularly observes and assesses the progress that they make to devise their next steps in learning. She refers to approved guidance to identify and swiftly address any gaps in their development. Children make choices in their play and benefit from the well-resourced environment. They show an eagerness to learn and listen intently, such as to the childminder's instructions, to reach their intended goal. Children immerse themselves in their chosen play. They develop their imagination well; for example, they act out narratives and play with small-world toys. The childminder has established links to the other settings that children attend. She works alongside older children to extend their knowledge in preparation for school and assists older children, such as with their homework.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident, self-assured individuals who relish in the regular praise that they receive. They play well together, share toys and develop positive friendships with others. Older children take pride in sharing their knowledge with those who are younger and recognise how they can also learn from others. The childminder acts as a good role model and provides clear, concise reminders for children on expected ways to behave. Children learn to manage their personal care; for example, they recognise when they are thirsty or may need to use the bathroom. The childminder provides nutritious, balanced meals and adheres to strict dietary and medical requirements. For example, she manages healthcare plans for children in need of regular medication, to promote their all-round health needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a positive attitude to learning. They show good levels of concentration, are independent and effectively communicate with both adults and children. All children acquire the essential skills that they need for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY295541 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 833910 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 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Mill Hill, in the London Borough of Barnet. She operates her service all year round from 7.15am to 6.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She is registered to provide funded early education to children aged three and four years.

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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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