Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 August 2016 Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder teaches extremely well and plans activities based on what children find interesting and exciting. She uses her excellent knowledge to check their progress and extend children's skills and thinking. They make rapid progress given what they know when they start.  The childminder establishes excellent partnerships with parents and has a highly successful joint approach to children's learning at home and with the other early years settings that children attend.  The childminder provides an extremely nurturing and homely environment. Children settle exceptionally well and develop a strong sense of belonging in her setting.  The childminder makes highly detailed plans for children's play and learning that support their development. She provides a wealth of resources and activities, including those that help them to develop excellent communication, physical and social skills.  Children respond well to the childminder's excellent example in how to treat others.

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This provision is outstanding

They behave very well. Children respond to the childminder's very high expectations, such as good manners and respecting each other's needs.  The childminder reflects very carefully on her practice and is extremely enthusiastic to improve. She effectively maintains the highest levels of practice and keeps her skills up to date, for example, through continuous training and gathering relevant resources.

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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

 extend children's mathematical experiences where possible, to enhance their learning still further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and evaluated these jointly with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, observation and assessment files, and a selection of policies.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of household members and the qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through their written statements.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder very clearly understands her responsibility to support children's safety and well-being. She has an excellent understanding of what to do if she has concerns about children's welfare. The childminder makes precise evaluations of her practice. She seeks the views of parents and other professionals to help her identify specific areas to improve. This directly impacts on the quality of children's experiences and further supports them to excel in their learning outcomes. The childminder has continued to develop her skills. She attends regular training and seeks information from other professionals to enhance outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has very high expectations of what children can achieve. For example, she follows the children's interests closely, asking provoking questions, making suggestions and seizing opportunities to extend their learning. Parents receive highly detailed information about their children's progress and the childminder helps them understand how to support their learning at home. The childminder has highly effective systems to assess the learning needs of children. She closely checks their development to ensure she accurately identifies what they need to learn next. The childminder is highly skilled in supporting children's learning in all areas and they become active learners. Very occasionally, the childminder misses minor opportunities to extend children's mathematical skills even further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children thrive in the childminder's care. She expertly teaches them how to develop a healthy lifestyle. Children enjoy excellent well-balanced meals and daily exercise to ensure their good health. Children learn to become independent and enjoy achieving new skills. They receive praise and applause when they achieve something for the first time, such as catching a toy duck on a fishing line. The childminder talks to children about people who are different from themselves. Her resources reflect the diversity in society and children learn to respect others. Children develop high levels of confidence and physical skills, and learn to take safe risks through exciting, energetic activities. For example, they learn to balance and climb using a wide range of outdoor experiences.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make outstanding progress in their learning. Children are highly motivated in their play and have a great interest and enthusiasm to learn. They explore sounds and letters, and develop extremely good reading and writing skills. Children learn strong self- care skills and independence, which help them to become exceptionally well prepared for school and the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481602 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 993002 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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 Grahame Park in the London Borough of Barnet. She operates her service all year round, from 8am to 7pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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