Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 May 2016 9 June 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 recommendations raised to improve outcomes for children. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides opportunities for children to explore their interests and follows their lead during play. Children demonstrate motivation to learn. They explore colour during painting activities and talk about the differences between colours. This helps to support children's creative skills.  The childminder supports children's language development well. She responds well to their emerging language and introduces new words through caring and supportive conversations.  The childminder provides a secure and welcoming environment for all children. They behave well and are familiar with routines. Children share strong relationships with the

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This provision is good

childminder. They are confident and engage in their learning well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently ask parents for their views on the quality of the provision or what aspects of her setting would benefit from improvement.  The childminder does not always target professional development opportunities to extend her existing knowledge and enhance the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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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 more ways for parents to share their ideas and suggestions as part of the self- evaluation process  extend professional development opportunities to enhance the quality of teaching to the highest 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 outcomes of an activity with her.  The inspector sampled documentation, children's records, planning and assessments, and checked the suitability of the childminder and all household members.  The inspector took into account parents' views.  Discussions took place with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good awareness of child protection and knows the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child's well-being. She shares her knowledge with parents to ensure that they are fully informed of her role and responsibility to protect children in her care. The childminder undertakes regular risk assessments to ensure the environment is safe for children. The childminder works closely with parents to share their children's stages of development and next steps in learning. The childminder has good links with local nurseries and schools to ensure good continuity of care for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes assessments of children's learning well. She uses these to plan activities to develop and extend children's learning. She ensures that children of all ages and abilities are included and takes account of their individual needs and interests well. There is a good balance between adult-led activities and opportunities for children to play and lead their own play. Children are keen learners and ask a range of questions and the childminder skilfully uses her knowledge to extend their learning. Children demonstrate very good early mathematical skills. For example, they confidently count objects alongside the childminder during planned activities. Children understand that counting helps them to find the total amount.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are interested and keen to explore the safe, stimulating and welcoming environment. The childminder has clear expectations of children's behaviour. She teaches them to share and take turns. She praises children for their efforts which helps promote their strong self-esteem. Children learn to show respect for each other's different abilities and backgrounds. Planned activities, discussions and resources are used effectively to promote children's awareness of the wider community and diversity. The childminder encourages children's independence skills effectively. For example, children are aware of why they need to wash their hands, such as after using the bathroom or between messy activities. Children have good opportunities to be physically active, visiting parks and spending time in the childminder's garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of their learning. They enjoy taking part in activities and display a positive attitude to new experiences. Children develop good social and communication skills. They learn to express their interests and display confidence in their own abilities. Children are well supported to develop the necessary skills required for their future learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY359278 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1049007 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Hendon, in the London Borough of Barnet. She operates her service all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate qualification in childcare 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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