Childminder EY398017

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 April 2016 2 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 conducts comprehensive assessments of children's skills. She plans activities based on her secure knowledge of their needs and interests. For example, children are interested in fire engines, enjoy craft activities, toys and visit the local fire station. They learn with interest and develop their skills well.  Teaching is good. The childminder promotes all areas of learning in inclusive activities that enable children to learn through play. For example, children explore and learn about colours as they use their hands and feet to paint. They benefit from the childminder's skilful teaching of new vocabulary and speedily develop language.  Children are active. They regularly visit parks, enjoy daily outdoor play and plenty of physical activities. The childminder and parents tailor meals to children's needs and together they teach children to manage their own hygiene. Children learn the

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This provision is good

importance of living healthy lifestyles.  Ongoing partnerships with parents are good. Parents regularly provide the childminder with suggestions and ideas on how to continuously enhance the services for children. She reflects on her practice and understands her role in caring, teaching and safeguarding children.  The childminder makes links with other settings that children attend. Information regarding children's needs and interests is exchanged and used to promote their learning, development and talents. Children benefit from good continuous support.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Information obtained from parents on entry about children's learning abilities and skills is not detailed enough to ensure the precise planning and support when they first start.

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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

 seek more detailed information from parents about children's learning and skills on entry to improve the initial planning and support.

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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 a joint evaluation of activities with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and looked at relevant documentation, such as, her self-evaluation and evidence of qualifications and training. She checked evidence of the suitability of household members.  The inspector took account of the views of parents as expressed through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder takes all measures to minimise risks for children. For example, she assesses her provision and closely supervises children during play and on outings to ensure their safety. The childminder participates in safeguarding and child protection training. She closely monitors children's well-being, welfare and knows the steps to take should concerns arise. Since the last inspection, the childminder has completed an early years qualification and has continuously implemented new ideas to boost her practice. She provides good care and education for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Educational programmes are varied and include daily outings to reinforce children's learning and expand on their interests. For example, children visit museums and enjoy observing the local traffic to learn more about means of transportation. The qualified childminder provides children with well-resourced play areas and a good balance of planned and spontaneous play. For example, children independently access books and props to act out stories and nursery rhymes. The childminder effectively promotes children's imaginative learning. Children sing, dance and enjoy a range of dressing-up accessories. The childminder shares learning journals with parents and accurately completes the progress check for children between the age of two and three years. Children benefit from the childminder's secure and ever-evolving teaching practice. Their skills are progressing steadily.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very attentive towards children and listens to them with great interest. Children are comfortable, settle swiftly and form strong bonds with her. The childminder actively engages parents in children's care and works with them to support children's emotional development. She celebrates children's achievements and efforts with praise, effectively boosting their confidence, self-esteem and self-belief. Children behave very well. The childminder teaches them to keep safe. For example, during outings they learn about the traffic and environmental print seen on signs and posters. At home, they learn to play safely and to be independent. Children participate in playgroups and events in their local community, where they learn about other cultures and develop their social skills well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. The childminder identifies their next steps in learning through observations of their abilities. Any gaps in their development are swiftly addressed through effective planning of meaningful experiences and activities to match their needs. For example, children who speak English as an additional language use home languages in play and speedily learn to communicate in English. Children are effectively challenged. They learn mathematical concepts, develop literacy skills, explore their own creativity and learn about their world. Children are well prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY398017 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1024402 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 2 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in the London borough of Barnet. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.30pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children. The childminder cares for 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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