Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 February 2017 24 April 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

 Children achieve well in relation to their individual starting points. The childminder completes observations and assessments of the children and has a good understanding of what they know, understand and can do.  The childminder provides a welcoming and well-resourced learning environment. Children show a sense of belonging and a positive level of emotional well-being.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps parents fully informed and involved in their children's care and learning, which helps to provide continuity.  Children settle quickly. The childminder has flexible setting-in arrangements, which are tailored to the needs of each child. Children are treated with kindness and form strong attachments with the childminder.  The childminder has formed successful partnerships with other childminders. She meets with them regularly to share good practice and help keep her knowledge up to date.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is reflective. She gains the views of parents and children and uses this feedback to help set targets for improvement in her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not fully supported to make independent decisions about their play.  The childminder does not consistently plan precise next steps for children's learning to help them to make even better progress.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to be more independent in their choice of activities and resources  focus more closely on the next steps in children's learning to help them make even better progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents in the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care. She supervises children well. Children play in a safe and secure home, indoors and outdoors, and when on outings. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments to help ensure her home is safe for children. She works well with other settings that children attend. For example, she exchanges information with them to help support consistency in children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a range of stimulating activities based on children's interests and needs. She joins in children's play and supports children's communication and language well. For example, the childminder extends children's words into simple sentences and introduces new words into their vocabulary. She supports children's understanding of shapes and colours. For example, when children build towers and complete puzzles, she uses words such as 'on top' and 'behind' to help them understand positional language. Children are interested in technology, such as books with buttons and programmable toys. They quickly learn how to operate these and use controls skilfully to produce sounds from the toys in various ways. The childminder helps children to build on their writing skills, providing them with a good range of opportunities to make marks, draw and write.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are secure in their relationship with the childminder. For example, younger children enjoy cuddles and reassurance when they are tired and upset. Children behave well. The childminder supports children's self-esteem well, for example, by praising their achievements. Children eat a range of home-cooked meals with lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. The childminder ensures that every child's specific needs and dietary requirements are taken into account. Children have regular opportunities to be active and engage in physical play, such as on trips to the local park and playgroups. They enjoy visits within the local community, which helps to raise children's awareness of the wider world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have plenty of opportunities to develop their early literacy skills. For example, they paint pictures and practise making marks. Children are confident and develop good social skills. They have good speaking and listening skills. For example, they learn about rhythm, play musical instruments and sing along with the childminder. Children develop the skills needed for their next stage in learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY374356 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1062173 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 April 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Finchley in the London Borough of Barnet. She operates from Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm, all year round, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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