Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 November 2016 1 November 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 highly motivated and experienced childminder effectively plans a variety of exciting and inspiring experiences for children, both indoors and outdoors. She successfully creates an environment where children flourish.  Children behave well. Staff are good role models for children and help them to understand how to respect one another and form strong friendships.  The childminder observes and tracks children's development, successfully identifying the next steps for their learning. All children, including those learning to speak English as an additional language, make good progress from their starting points.  Children are happy and confident in the childminder's care. They show they feel safe and secure. The childminder and her assistants give time and attention to individual children and get to know them well.  The childminder reflects on her teaching practice well. She considers the views of

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This provision is good

parents, staff and children to make changes and to provide positive outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, staff do not make full use of their skills, such as when questioning children, to extend further children's thinking and language development.  At times, the organisation of some group activities is less successful, particularly in focusing more sharply on the interests of younger children.

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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

 explore further ways to engage children fully to help increase their thinking skills and to extend their language development  review the organisation of group activities so all children, particularly the younger children, are more engaged.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during daily routines and activities. The inspector assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistants and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation including the evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her assistants to work with children.  The inspector took account of the views of parents recorded in letters sent to the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures she and her assistants have a thorough awareness of how to safeguard children. They fully understand their responsibility in protecting children from harm. She completes thorough risk assessments to help minimise and remove any hazards or risks to children. The childminder supports her assistants well. She identifies training they will benefit from to enhance their skills, understanding and practice. The childminder has a clear system in place to check on children's progress in their learning and development. She recognises when a child is not achieving and provides them with the support they need, to close any gaps in their learning. Partnerships with parents and professionals are highly established and regular communication helps ensure continuity in children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers important information from parents about what children already know and can do. She then plans activities using this information and her own observations of children's achievements. She successfully builds on children's interests and enjoyment. Children generally relate well to the childminder and her assistants as they engage with them during play. For example, children happily join in with the childminder, singing their favourite songs. Children play enthusiastically and for long periods such as imaginatively or with sand. The childminder and her assistants help to support mathematical understanding as they introduce counting and comparing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistants provide a calm and homely environment where children develop a sense of belonging. Children develop good social skills and play cooperatively together. The childminder teaches the children about their own cultures and about others in their community. Children understand how to keep themselves safe. For example, they tidy away toys and sweep up the sand to prevent them from slipping. Children are well supported to learn about being healthy. For example, they are provided with healthy and nutritious meals and snacks such as a good variety of fruits and vegetables. There is access to a well-resourced and organised garden. Children have daily opportunities for outdoor play to support their health and physical development.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. Children demonstrate a keen interest in reading. For example, they select their favourite books and describe what is happening in the pictures. Children develop their independence through managing personal tasks for themselves such as learning to put on their coats for outdoor play. They are confidently developing the skills they need for their next stage in learning including for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY288395 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1058809 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 9 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Hendon, in the London Borough of Barnet. Childminding takes place in a purpose-built annexe at the rear of the secure garden. The childminder works with two assistants. They offer care on Monday to Thursday from 9am to 3pm and on Friday from 9am to 12.30pm, during term time only.

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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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