Childminder EY384838

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 June 2016 25 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 has a secure understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements, including a thorough knowledge of how to safeguard children.  The childminder is skilled in identifying children's needs and in planning a suitable range of challenging activities. She regularly observes children to identify their achievements and monitors their progress to address any learning needs.  Children make good progress in their learning, taking into account their starting points. They are gaining the necessary skills to prepare them well for the next stages in their learning.  Children are developing well in their personal, social and emotional development. They benefit from and enjoy close and secure relationships with the childminder. She effectively supports them in understanding the needs of others.  The childminder evaluates her provision well to identify her strengths and areas for further development. She keeps her knowledge and understanding of current childcare

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This provision is good

practices up to date, such as through training and reading relevant literature.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always extend opportunities for children to broaden their awareness of their own background and that of others.  The childminder does not make use of all opportunities to find out from parents about their children's ongoing learning and development at home.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to develop a greater awareness of their own and other people's cultures and backgrounds, to foster their sense of identity and understanding of the wider world  continue to explore further ways to gather more information from parents about their children's achievements at home, to support continuity in learning and care.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the children and childminder as they engaged in activities together.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's developmental records, key policies and procedures and the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector engaged with the children as they played.  The inspector took account of parents' views through discussions held during the inspection and by reviewing feedback letters.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has good knowledge and experience of childcare, and she is aware of her role in supporting children's care and learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a confident understanding of child protection procedures and she knows what to do if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder establishes positive partnerships with parents. For example, she encourages parents to share initial information about their children when they begin their placement. Additionally, she provides regular feedback about their children's daily experiences and shares their next steps in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn through play and exploration. She provides a good balance of activities, including ones that children freely choose or those led by the childminder. For example, children enjoy creative play, such as role play opportunities, small world play with cars and building with construction blocks. They develop an interest in books and enjoy listening to the childminder reading to them. Children are learning to make early marks, such as patterns with their fingers while exploring with water. The childminder extends their vocabulary effectively while they explore, and she introduces descriptive words, such as 'squiggly' and 'wiggly', to describe the patterns they make. The childminder continues to speak and engage with all children at appropriate times throughout the day, to extend their learning. Children have regular opportunities to socialise with others, such as in larger social situations. For example, they

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

enjoy regular visits to local playgroups.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and safe environment. Children enjoy independently exploring their surroundings, where they learn to lead and make choices about their own play. The childminder encourages positive behaviour well and helps children to learn how to manage their own behaviour. For example, children effectively share and take turns, and the childminder gives them time and space to explore their own feelings and emotions. Children develop an understanding about healthy lifestyles. They enjoy being physically active and benefit from eating nutritious foods. Children manage their care needs effectively, such as during mealtimes. For example, they learn to use utensils independently to feed themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show good levels of confidence and enthusiasm for learning. They are confident in communicating with others and make good progress in all areas of learning, in readiness for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY384838 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1049086 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Mill Hill, in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder provides cares from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, and operates throughout most of the year. The childminder holds a relevant childcare 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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Telephone number

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