Childminder EY462577

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 November 2016 11 December 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 uses her observations and assessments well to highlight children's achievements and plan the next steps in their learning.  Children make good progress in their learning and development. For example, they engage in conversation with the childminder and she teaches them to name objects and repeat words, effectively supporting their language development.  Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They enjoy the interactions and close contact that they share, which contributes to them feeling secure.  The childminder works well with parents and other professionals to raise outcomes for all children. For example, she has built stronger relationships with parents so she can identify and address any weaknesses and make positive changes.  The childminder supports children's good health well. Children are physically active and like being outdoors. For example, they enjoy going on regular trips to the park and

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This provision is good

local groups, and learn to use large play equipment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not extend opportunities for young children to continue their interest to explore different resources and investigate how things work.  The childminder does not maximise opportunities for younger children to practise making marks, particularly to help them learn to write for different purposes.

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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

 build on opportunities for younger children to explore and investigate further, particularly to build on their curiosity and understanding of the wider world  increase opportunities for younger children to practise mark making to strengthen their early literacy skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children engaged in activities, and the interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector looked at a sample of various documents, including the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder, observed the children's play and sampled children's learning records and progress.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has attended relevant paediatric first aid training to help her respond swiftly in the event of an accident or injury. She has a good understanding of indicators that may give her cause for concern about a child's welfare. The childminder evaluates her setting effectively and has made positive changes to benefit children. For example, she has planned daily visits and outdoor activities for those children who enjoy playing outside. She develops her knowledge and skills well, such as through online research, and holds discussions with other professionals to share ideas and expertise to benefit children and their families.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She identifies their individual learning styles and next steps needed in learning, such as through ongoing observation and assessment. The childminder helps children to make progress and develop the skills needed for starting school. Strong partnerships with parents enable the childminder to share children's progress with parents and involve them in their children's learning. She helps children to express themselves, for instance, through creative activities, while effectively extending their communication and language skills. For example, children enjoy printing with vegetables dipped in paint and like to explore different textures, as they talk about what they are making. The childminder builds on children's developing mathematical understanding effectively, such as of size and height. For example, as children build towers with construction bricks, she talks with them about how tall the towers are.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder forms strong bonds with children to help them feel secure and develop a positive sense of self and a sense of belonging. She positively praises children for behaving well and is consistent in her approach. Overall, she ensures the environment is well organised, child-friendly and welcoming. Children have many opportunities to develop their independence and confidence, and make choices about what they wish to do or play with. Children enjoy regular outings, such as trips to the park or local playgroups, where they get involved in the wider community. The childminder teaches children to keep safe, such as learning road safety rules when outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make typical progress in their learning and development from their starting points. They are motivated and develop independence quickly. They are well prepared for the next stages in their development and for school. For example, children display good levels of confidence and self-esteem; they initiate their own play and interact positively with adults.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY462577 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1063524 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 December 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in East Barnet, in the London Borough of Barnet. She provides care Monday to Thursday from 8am to 6pm. She operates all year round, apart from bank holidays, the Christmas period and family holidays in the summer.

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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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