Childminder EY391765

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 May 2016 25 September 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 has made significant improvements since her previous inspection. She has successfully addressed the actions and recommendations raised, to improve outcomes for children.  The childminder is skilful in following children's lead and supporting their interests. For example, she instinctively knows when to intervene to extend children's learning and when to sit back to allow children to test out their own ideas.  Children's personal, social and emotional development is progressing well. For example, they enjoy meeting different groups of children when attending groups outside of the setting.  The childminder and her assistant effectively promote children's self-esteem and confidence, and they encourage positive behaviour. All children behave well.  The childminder and her assistant effectively help children to develop their communication and language skills. They are skilled at using all opportunities to model

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This provision is good

language. All children make good progress from their starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always consider ways to involve parents fully in their children's learning at home.  The childminder does not always pursue all opportunities to enhance her professional knowledge and skills, to raise the quality of teaching and learning even 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

 strengthen partnerships with parents further, in particular, ways to work more closely to enhance children's learning at home  actively pursue all opportunities for professional development, to focus sharply on raising the good quality of teaching to a higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children during play activities.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder and discussed the learning outcomes.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including children's records, planning and assessments, and checked the suitability of the childminder, assistant and all household members.  The inspector took into account parents' views through written feedback made available during the inspection.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant are aware of their responsibilities to protect children from any signs that may raise cause for concern. They implement clear policies and procedures to promote children's safety and well-being. The childminder completes regular risk assessments in her home and during outings, to identify potential hazards and provides a safe environment for children. The childminder effectively monitors children's progress, to identify and address any learning needs. Furthermore, she observes the practice of her assistant and offers ongoing support, including further training, to ensure that they work consistently together to enhance the outcomes for children. The childminder has developed procedures to evaluate and improve the quality of her provision. She generally works well with parents and other early years settings that children attend, to promote continuity in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know children well. She effectively observes their learning and builds on their interest, giving them time to explore their ideas. For example, children enjoy experimenting with stickers, and the childminder ensures there are plenty of resources available for them to choose. The childminder and her assistant successfully support children's emerging language skills. For example, they join in with children's play, ask questions and introduce new words. Children enjoy using their imagination; for example, they show delight when the childminder joins in with their role-play games. Children's early mathematical understanding is developing well, and the childminder uses all opportunities to develop their counting skills and understanding of size.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant consistently praise children's efforts and achievements, which helps children to grow in confidence and self-esteem. Children are effectively learning to become independent, typical for their age and level of understanding. For example, younger children attempt to feed themselves, while older children learn to manage their own personal care. The childminder offers children daily opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, they are active outdoors and learn about the importance of exercise. The childminder teaches children to think carefully about taking appropriate risks. For example, she reminds them about personal safety when outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children confidently express their needs and make independent choices. For example, they help themselves to toys and put on their shoes to go outside. Children play happily together while learning to share and develop good skills for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY391765 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1049210 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in East Finchley, in the London Borough of Barnet and works with an assistant. She provides care Tuesday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, and operates her service all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification 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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