Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 June 2016 11 September 2012

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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 provides children with enjoyable learning experiences, which reflect their interests and stages of development. Children are inspired to learn and make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder implements effective procedures to promote children's safety, good health and well-being. She reinforces safety messages consistently with children to help them develop a keen awareness of their own health and safety.  Children behave well and show respect for each other. The childminder is a good role model. She teaches children well about expected behaviour through gentle, consistent messages and setting clear boundaries.  The childminder is very keen to improve her professional knowledge, and regularly seeks further training and support to improve children's learning experiences. She has completed a childcare qualification at level 3 since her last inspection.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to extend further children's awareness about the similarities and differences between people.  At times, the childminder's outdoor area and resources do not help develop the learning for some children who enjoy playing outside.

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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

 develop children's outdoor play experiences more effectively to support those who prefer to learn outside  strengthen children's awareness of diversity, particularly so they increase their understanding of differences between themselves and others.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children engaged in activities, including their interaction with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke with children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at areas of the premises used for childminding and sampled relevant documentation, including children's records.  The inspector reviewed parents' feedback by sampling written documents.  The inspector and childminder jointly observed children at play.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has developed her practice well. She supervises her assistants to ensure their work is consistently effective and identifies relevant training to support them. Since her last inspection she has addressed the recommendations. For example, she effectively plans activities and provides resources for children to explore their natural environment. The childminder monitors children's progress well to ensure that any identified gaps in their learning are narrowing and clearly identifies their next steps. She shares this information with the parents and staff at other early years settings that children attend. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a very good understanding of safeguarding procedures and what to do if any issues arise.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder promotes children's learning and development needs well and uses effective processes for assessing children's progress. She uses her good teaching skills to promote and challenge children's growing communication skills. For example, children enjoyed matching and counting the puzzles and using foam to make models. The childminder promoted their learning further, for example, by asking them questions to test their understanding and encouraged them to express their thoughts. The childminder promotes younger children's physical skills well. For example, she provides activity mats with toys for babies to explore and listen to sounds and music.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's home and have warm and nurturing relationships with her. The childminder closely follows children's familiar routines and quickly responds to their individual needs. Children develop good levels of independence during activities. For example, the childminder stores toys at low level to encourage children's free choice. Furthermore, children help to tidy up and put on their own coats and shoes. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles well. Children are provided with nutritious meals and snacks, and follow good hygiene routines. They have regular opportunities to exercise and play outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They grow in confidence, and are happy and confident learners. For example, they enjoy visits to local playgroups where they socialise with other children. Younger children are eager to join in with the well- planned activities, which help them to think and learn new skills. The childminder effectively helps children to learn the skills needed for their future learning, including when they move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443719 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1049541 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 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 September 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder works with two assistants. She offers full-time and part-time care each weekday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, throughout most of the year.

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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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