Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 March 2016 4 November 2015

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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 keeps her knowledge of childcare up to date. She regularly carries out research, using a wide range of resources, and shares this with her assistants. This helps her to continually improve her service to children and their families.  The childminder develops effective partnerships with parents. They regularly share information with each other about what children know and can do. This promotes children's learning and achievement in the setting and at home effectively.  Children make good progress, particularly in their language skills. The childminder provides a language-rich environment, where children are confident to try out new words and effectively communicate with each other.  Children build secure emotional relationships with the childminder. They readily seek her out for support and she is highly responsive and sensitive to their needs.  The childminder monitors the progress children make to promote their all-round

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This provision is good

learning. She seeks advice from other professionals if she identifies areas where children need additional support, using advice quickly to help them achieve well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to encourage children to think about and solve simple problems they come across in their play.  Children are not consistently supported to attempt simple tasks for themselves, to promote their independence and confidence as much as possible.

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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

 make the best use of opportunities to encourage children to have a go at simple tasks for themselves, reinforcing their growing independence and self-confidence skills  give children more opportunities to think about what they are doing and share their ideas of how they can solve problems for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's learning and development records, and a sample of the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder, her assistants and other household members, and the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of the written testimonials from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs and symptoms that cause concern and the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child. The childminder shares her policies and procedures with her assistants, to ensure they are all aware of their roles and responsibilities to safeguard children and meet their needs. The childminder provides a homely, nurturing environment for children. She carries out regular safety checks to make sure the premises are suitable and safe. The childminder reflects on her practice and identifies ways to secure ongoing improvements. She seeks the views of parents and children to help her to review the quality of her service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular assessments of children's learning and development, and follows their interests closely. She uses this information to plan exciting activities and opportunities to support children's next steps in learning. Resources are easily accessible, which enables children to make decisions about what to play with. The childminder provides a broad range of activities to encourage children to be creative. For example, children enjoy practising their small physical skills while using different shaped cutters and rolling pins with the homemade dough. The childminder uses play opportunities to extend children's learning and develop their language skills. For example she skilfully talks about size, shape and colour as they roll different sized balls of dough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn how to adopt healthy lifestyles. The childminder explains why they need to wash their hands to enhance their understanding of good hygiene. Children benefit from outdoor play opportunities in the garden and at the park, to support their physical well- being. The childminder fully promotes children's understanding of healthy eating. They receive fresh and nutritious meals and snacks, and the childminder uses role-play opportunities to talk to children about healthy eating. Children feel at ease with the childminder and she consistently interacts with them well. Children make choices about what they want to do and confidently express their likes and dislikes, which the childminder recognises and values. Children behave well and are aware of the childminder's age-appropriate boundaries and expectations.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They settle quickly and are keen to join in with activities, showing good levels of engagement. Children are confident to move around and interact well with the childminder. They listen attentively and follow instructions well. Children learn key skills to prepare them for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY356618 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1032480 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 November 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Totteridge, in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder works each weekday throughout most of the year. The childminder works with two assistants. They both hold relevant childcare qualifications 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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