Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 October 2016 7 May 2013

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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 demonstrates a strong commitment to her professional development. For example, she networks with other childminders and is proactive in sourcing relevant training. She has acted upon the recommendations of her last inspection, and this has led to an improvement in the quality of her teaching.  Teaching is good. The childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn through play. She provides a wide range of interesting and stimulating activities and resources.  Children eagerly explore their surroundings, indoors and outdoors. Overall, parents' feedback is extremely positively about the childminder and the care their children receive.  All children make good progress. They are confident communicators and develop good language and social skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully developed ways to share further ideas with parents to support learning at home, as well as with other settings that children attend.  Occasionally, the childminder misses some opportunities to consider all possible ways to maintain even greater levels of hygiene, particularly in relation to the family's pet cats.

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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 further ways of sharing information with parents to support their children's learning at home and in building better links with other settings that children attend  continue to strengthen the good hygiene practices already in place, particularly in relation to the family pets.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.  The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including evidence of qualifications and suitability checks of household members, children's records and a sample of policies and procedures.  The inspector engaged in discussions with the childminder during the inspection at appropriate times.  The inspector observed children engaged in activities indoors and during outdoor play.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is confident in her knowledge of the procedures to follow to help safeguard children. She continues to develop her knowledge and understanding of the different types of risks children might face, including from extreme views and behaviours. The childminder has a good overview of the curriculum, and understands how provide a wide range of experiences that help children learn. The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's abilities, and uses these effectively to monitor their progress and plan for their learning and development. Parents write that they 'cannot speak highly enough' of her, and praise the way she values their families' religious festivals and involves children in celebrations.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is good. The childminder skilfully helps children develop their mathematical awareness; for example, she counts alongside them as they play and comments about shapes in the environment. She prompts children to explore their natural world. For example, children collect conkers and pine cones, and they enthuse about the magnifying glass. The childminder encourages children to persist with problems and experiment. Children have good opportunities to practise their physical skills. For example, the childminder provides large sheets of paper for mark making and logs for balancing. She uses recycled household objects imaginatively. For instance, children enjoy posting objects into an old flue from a tumble dryer.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is warm and affectionate towards the children. She values children's achievements and constantly praises them. This contributes effectively towards children feeling very settled and extremely happy at the childminder's setting. She provides children with healthy snacks and meals and takes them out, such as to local parks. Children have plenty of space to move and explore and are confident to choose activities. The childminder ensures children are able to enjoy fresh air every day. For example, she provides waterproof clothing and takes them on outings to provide further learning experiences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their development. Their language skills are developing well, and they expand their vocabulary effectively and learn to use words in context. Children make good progress in early literacy and mathematics. For example, they are beginning to identify the sounds of words and name various shapes, such as when looking for road signs and numbers while on outings. Children learn to socialise well with others, such as when attending groups, which helps to prepare them for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY289895 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1061815 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Barnet, in the London Borough of Barnet. She opens all year from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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