Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 May 2016 11 April 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder knows how to support children's learning and development. She understands how to monitor their development and provide suitable activities and resources to support their individual needs and interests.  The childminder understands how to protect children's welfare, and knows the safeguarding procedures to follow, if she has concerns.  The childminder recognises the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles, such as the benefits of physical play and a healthy diet.  The childminder knows how to provide a secure and welcoming environment and promote children's emotional well-being. She understands how to develop positive behaviour patterns and help children learn to respect each other.  The childminder recognises the benefits of working in partnership with parents and other professionals, to provide a shared approach to children's care and learning.  The childminder recognises the importance of reflecting on her service to help her

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled documents and discussed policies, which the childminder uses when caring for children.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises that are available for children's use.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to promote children's learning and development.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY344441 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 812972 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 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in West Hendon, in London Borough of Barnet .The childminder works each weekday, during most of the year. The childminder provides occasional weekend care. The childminder has a relevant level 3 childcare qualification. There were no children on roll at the time of the inspection.

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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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