Childminder EY445531

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 October 2016 12 December 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 works well with parents to ensure a continuous approach to meeting children's individual needs. For instance, she gathers information from parents about children's early achievements when they first start at the setting. She uses this to plan effectively for children's individual needs from the outset.  Children make good progress from their starting points. They are confident communicators and develop good language and social skills. For example, children learn new vocabulary rapidly, such as the names of fruits and the words 'mix' and 'stir' as they role play with pretend food.  Children are happy and motivated to join in. The childminder forms warm, caring relationships with them. She knows how to help them feel safe and secure, while successfully supporting their emotional well-being. Children behave well.  The childminder implements policies and procedures well to keep children safe. She

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This provision is good

understands her responsibility in ensuring children's welfare. She maintains all necessary documentation to ensure the safety and well-being of children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consider parents' views fully when evaluating the quality of her provision to help her improve further.  At times, the childminder does not make use of opportunities throughout the daily routines to encourage children to develop their independence fully.

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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

 continue to develop self-evaluation processes, in particular to include the views of parents fully to drive forward the already good practice  give children further opportunities to learn how to manage small tasks for themselves and become more independent.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and the resources available.  The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. She discussed children's learning and development, sampled their records and looked at the planning documentation.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability checks and qualifications of the childminder, and sampled some policies and procedures, including those relating to safeguarding.  The childminder discussed risk assessments and the childminder's self-evaluation processes.  The inspector talked to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection and observed a variety of activities.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The kind and experienced childminder is committed to providing care for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is confident to report any concerns about children in her care. She shows a strong commitment to developing her skills and knowledge further. For example, she attended safeguarding training to raise her awareness of recent issues to help keep children safe. Parents are pleased with the caring and nurturing home environment, and the wide range of resources the childminder offers. The childminder monitors children's progress well and responds effectively to any identified gaps in children's learning and development. This has a positive impact on children's learning opportunities. The childminder evaluates what she does, and generally makes good use of the self-evaluation to identify what works well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans age-appropriate experiences for children across all areas to support their development and extend their learning. The childminder plays alongside children and responds to what they say. This helps younger children develop the confidence and share their views. The childminder supports children effectively during her interactions with them and shows a genuine interest in talking and listening to children about things that are important to them; for example, engaging in conversations about their play and pretending to talk on the telephone to family and friends. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop their physical coordination and social skills. For example, she encourages them to explore the local area and extend their learning through regular outings, such as to parks and the museum.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children clearly enjoy their time with the childminder, who is warm and friendly. The childminder builds up good attachments with the children in her care. For example, she gives them cuddles to help them to fall asleep, while rocking them gently and singing lullabies. Children enjoy eating a range of healthy snacks and having opportunities to raise their activity levels. This contributes well to their healthy lifestyles. Children have positive opportunities to learn about the lives of others to help broaden their awareness of the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills they need to be ready for the next stage in their learning. For example, they develop good physical skills, such as being able to use resources confidently to support their creative play. Children are enthusiastic as they solve simple problems, match shapes and sort colours. They are gaining the early reading, writing and number skills to prepare them well for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY445531 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1059299 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder provides care on weekdays from 8am to 6pm, and operates for 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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Telephone number

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