Childminder EY474992

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 July 2016 Not applicable

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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 high expectations for children. She understands their learning needs and plans a range of interesting and exciting activities, which challenges what they know and can do. All children make good progress from their starting points.  Parents describe their partnership with the childminder as a 'wonderful collaborative experience'. They comment on how well the childminder informs and supports them in enhancing their children's learning at home.  The childminder is skilled in helping children understand their own and other people's feelings. For example, she helps children value who they are, and celebrate and appreciate similarities and differences between themselves and others.  The childminder values children's and parents' views, which she uses well to evaluate the quality of her provision. She effectively identifies her strengths and builds on good practice to improve further children's learning outcomes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses opportunities to extend further children's understanding and use of mathematical language.  The childminder does not always provide enough varied experiences for children to explore their thoughts and feeling in an imaginative way, for example, through role-play opportunities.

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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 hear and use mathematical language to enhance their understanding and skills further  create more opportunities for children to express their ideas and thoughts through a variety of ways, to promote their imaginative skills fully.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play and learning during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's developmental records, the childminder's key policies and procedures, and self-evaluation.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder and discussed the findings.  The inspector took account of children's and parents' views through discussions during the inspection, and by sampling written feedback comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is enthusiastic and keen to build on her knowledge and skills. She has good links with her coordinator and accesses information and training, to keep herself up to date. For example, the childminder commented on how training has helped her enhance her knowledge of wider safeguarding issues. Processes to monitor children's progress are thorough and any gaps in their learning are closing. The childminder builds strong links with parents and other professionals working with children. For instance, she regularly shares assessments and uses this information to enhance their learning experiences. The childminder carefully assesses her provision to improve outcomes for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the procedures to follow to report any welfare concerns and she is alert to any changes in children's behaviour.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of children's current interests to draw them into learning. She makes sure there are enough resources for everyone and encourages them to play together, share and cooperate with each other. Children's communication and language skills are developing well. For example, the childminder sings familiar songs and rhymes with children, and helps them name animals and other objects, to extend their vocabulary. She uses lots of helpful language to extend play and books are readily available. The childminder encourages children's physical development and keeps them active. For instance, children dance to music, run to catch bubbles, and clap and stamp their feet while joining in with action songs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has good strategies in place to help children understand right from wrong. For example, she promotes good behaviours, such as manners and has simple house rules on being kind. She gives children opportunities to take risks in their play while helping them learn about staying safe, for instance, when climbing. Children develop a good awareness of healthy practices. For example, they build a secure understanding of what their bodies need to stay healthy, such as nutritional snacks and meals. Furthermore, they learn to understand the importance of good hygiene routines and the childminder makes provision for them to rest when tired. Children learn to manage their own personal care, such as eating and drinking independently, and learning to tidy up after themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are settled and happy in this setting. They are fully engaged in learning through the many exciting activities on offer to them. All children gain a strong foundation for learning, in preparation for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474992 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 975500 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Finchley, in the London Borough of Barnet. She provides care during weekdays and operates her service all year round. The childminder holds a relevant qualification in home-based childcare.

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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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