Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 May 2016 5 January 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder is highly qualified and continually works towards developing her knowledge and skills. For example, she makes good use of training to support her professional development effectively.  The childminder provides children with challenging and interesting learning experiences. For example, children show curiosity as they learn about what nocturnal animals eat and grow dandelions to feed the childminder's tortoises.  Children develop good communication and language skills. They use a good range of vocabulary and quickly develop the skills to express and share their ideas. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder is a highly effective role model. Children are highly regarded and valued as unique individuals by the childminder. They behave extremely well.  The childminder shares information effectively with parents and other settings that children attend, to ensure continuity in each child's learning and care.

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This provision is good

 Strong partnerships with parents actively support children's good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always extend opportunities for children to explore and investigate their interest in technology and how things work.  The childminder does not always consider different ways to enhance children's literacy development and expand their growing reading 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

 provide children with more opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills in using technology  consider different ways of supporting children to become even more confident in their early reading and literacy skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the home that are used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, sampled children's folders and assessed the impact of teaching on children's learning.  The inspector held a discussion with the childminder and looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of all adults in the household.  The inspector reviewed letters that parents have written and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to manage any concerns she may have about children's welfare. The childminder monitors children's achievements and development closely. She shares this information with parents and other settings children attend to ensure consistency in their progress. The childminder has improved the ways in which she reflects on her practice. She identifies areas where she can make further changes that contribute towards continuous improvement in the quality of her provision. This includes training needs, which she addresses quickly. The childminder uses the knowledge and skills gained from her qualification effectively to ensure she promotes children's good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses purposeful observations and accurate assessments to plan clear and focused next steps in learning for each child. She uses her findings to identify and close any gaps in their learning. The childminder provides parents with a wide range of play ideas to continue their children's learning and rapid progress at home. She plans exciting activities that capture children's curiosity and imagination, and engage them in their learning. For example, children are eager to join in as they create their own stories with the use of story boxes that complement their favourite books. Children demonstrate good mathematical skills. For example, they add their trains together successfully and estimate how many will remain if they take one away.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are extremely happy and confident. They benefit from a wide range of nutritious food, and have an extensive understanding of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Children enjoy being physically active and have regular outdoor play. The childminder teaches children how to stay safe in a variety of environments. Children's behaviour is exceptional and consistently reinforced, with the childminder's effective strategies. Children are extremely kind and respectful to their friends. The childminder places a strong emphasis on children developing their understanding of diversity. She challenges children's thinking about others. For example, children dress in cultural clothes, learn words from other languages and taste international food. The childminder promotes children's independence skills extremely well, knowing instinctively when children need support.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy the positive attention they receive. They learn about themselves and gain the necessary skills in preparation for school. For example, they make friends and talk confidently. Children are motivated to learn and develop strong communication and language skills, which supports their future learning experiences well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY336598 Local authority Camden Inspection number 1045357 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in the London Borough of Camden. She works Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm and offers full-time care.

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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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