Childminder EY419514

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 March 2016 13 June 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

 The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She plans activities to meet the children's next steps in learning. Children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for their next stage in learning, such as moving on to school.  Children have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air. They have regular trips out to the local park and to the library for story sessions. Children follow good hygiene routines and know to wash their hands after outdoor play and before snack and meal times. This promotes their physical well-being and good health.  The childminder has built effective partnerships with parents. She is committed to working with them to ensure continuity of care and learning for children. Parents are kept well informed about their child's development and they are given ideas to continue their child's learning at home.  The childminder promotes children's language and communication skills. She models

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This provision is good

language and talks to the children about what they are doing and gives them time to respond. She uses singing and stories to support their development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the best use of training opportunities to focus on delivering the highest quality of teaching to children.  On occasions, the childminder misses opportunities to extend and challenge children's learning further.

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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

 expand continuous professional development opportunities to focus even more sharply on delivering the highest quality of teaching  make better use of opportunities that arise during children's play and activity to extend and challenge their learning to the highest level.

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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 completed and discussed a planned activity with the childminder. The inspector spoke with the childminder and the assistants 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 she talked to children during the inspection, and took account of their views and responses.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants attend training on child protection and the childminder understands what to do and how to report any concerns. The childminder reviews her practice regularly to identify areas for improvement. The childminder evaluates the assistants' practice and identifies areas for further training development to enhance their delivery of teaching. The views of parents and children are incorporated when implementing changes. The childminder has built close partnerships with other professionals to support children's speech and language development. The childminder regularly monitors children's learning and progress. She swiftly identifies areas of weakness in their development and provides targeted support to ensure children's continued progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children's mathematical development is skilfully incorporated into their activities. Children count the number of pieces of fruit they have at snack time and compare sizes of saucepan lids to identify which is smaller or bigger. This helps children to develop their understanding of numbers. Children enjoy taking part in craft activities. They like to experiment with paint and swirl the different colours around together. They talk about the patterns and colours they create. The childminder keeps accurate records of observations and assessments of children's achievements. She uses this information to identify children's next steps in learning. Children enjoy a wide range of learning opportunities that capture their interest. The quality of teaching is good but on occasions opportunities to further extend children's learning are missed. For example, when children complete a wooden puzzle the opportunity to talk about the letters of the alphabet is not recognised.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are supported in developing the skills needed to adopt a healthy lifestyle. The childminder provides children with nutritious snacks and meals. Children rapidly learn independence skills as they help to prepare their own snack, put on their coats and learn to pack away their toys at the end of a session. The children receive praise and encouragement on a regular basis. This supports them growing in confidence and promotes their self-esteem. The childminder incorporates different festivals and events into the children's activities, stories, and cooking sessions. This supports them in learning to value and respect one another's differences.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including children who speak English as an additional language, are making good progress from their starting points. Children really enjoy outdoor activities. They skilfully use bikes, trikes and push baby dolls around in pushchairs. They play a game of football which supports them working cooperatively with each other and promotes their coordination skills. Children's communication skills, especially children who speak English as an additional language, are improving through the targeted support that they are given. Children are well prepared for their next stage of learning and moving on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY419514 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1024419 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 June 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in London. She works with assistants on a full-time basis. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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