Francis, Tatjana

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 November 2016 28 February 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 provides warm and sensitive care. Children form close relationships with her and with each other. Children are happy and well settled.  The childminder evaluates her practice well and knows areas for improvement. She strives to improve her knowledge and practice continuously, for example, by seeking advice from other professionals and through regular training and research.  The childminder challenges each child to ensure good progress including children who have special educational needs. She seeks further support where necessary to ensure children's needs are fully met.  The childminder has excellent relationships with parents and works with them to ensure consistency of care and learning for children. Parents speak highly of the childminder's services.  Children are well prepared for their next stages in learning such as the move up to school. They develop good focus and persistence during activities and develop

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This provision is good

independence. All children progress well from their starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's system for monitoring children's progress does not fully enable her to make the most accurate assessment, taking into account their age.  At times, the childminder does not explore a broader range of ways to engage further children's interest to learn more about early mathematics.

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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

 strengthen processes for monitoring children's progress, so that the assessment of their development is even more detailed and accurate  continue to explore further ways to enhance children's enjoyment of learning early mathematics.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the day and spoke to the children.  The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed a planned activity and evaluated its effectiveness with the childminder.  The inspector sampled a range of documents including policies, children's development records and evidence of childminder's suitability to work with children.  The inspector spoke to a parent and read written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder updates her knowledge regularly. She is confident about how to protect children and to report any welfare concerns. The childminder focuses on improving children's outcomes when reviewing her practice. She is proactive in developing her professional knowledge to improve the provision for children. For example, she attends extra training and gains advice from specialists to better meet the specific needs of children such as those with special educational needs. She works in close partnership with parents and gives them advice on how to support children's development at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of different areas of learning. She provides interesting activities that widen children's knowledge about the world and takes children on regular trips within the local area. For example, children learn about different exotic fruits as they make a fruit salad together and they learn how fruits grow by visiting a local farm. Children receive plenty of interaction from the childminder who is keen to support them to achieve their next steps in learning. The childminder supports children's communication skills well, for instance she introduces new vocabulary regularly during play. She listens carefully and offers children opportunities to share their past experiences and express their feelings.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and secure environment where children feel confident to explore freely. Children are keen to take part in activities and are continuously well engaged. She is warm and affectionate, and children are gently supported to develop their confidence and independence. Children form close friendships with one another and develop excellent social skills. For example, they learn to share, take turns and play games together from an early age. The childminder understands the importance of physical exercise. For example, she uses local parks and other facilities each day to provide this. Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals, and learn about the importance of being healthy.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder takes care to support children's independence skills, particularly in preparation for moving to school. She provides excellent support for children with special educational needs to ensure they make strong progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY341312 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1062025 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Friern Barnet, in the London Borough of Barnet. She operates her service every weekday from 8am to 6pm, all year round. She is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two years. She holds a relevant childcare 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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