Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 May 2017 19 March 2015

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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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder plans a good balance of child-initiated and adult-led activities that help to motivate children's interest in learning effectively. All children make good progress.  Children are very happy and settled in the childminder's care. They have trusting relationships with the childminder, which helps them to feel emotionally secure.  The childminder provides a comfortable, child-centred home. She organises toys and resources effectively to enable children to make independent choices in their play, indoors and outdoors.  Children have opportunities to play alongside other children of a similar age. For example, the childminder organises play dates with other childminders and their children and they attend local playgroups.  The childminder has developed good relationships with other settings that children attend. This helps to support a continuous approach to children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully developed highly effective strategies for involving parents in their children's learning to encourage an even stronger shared approach between home and the setting.  Sometimes, information gained from assessments is not used accurately to plan precisely for children's next steps in learning.

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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

 develop further the already good partnerships with parents to encourage an even stronger shared approach to children's learning between home and the setting  improve the use of assessments to help plan even more precisely for children's next steps in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of 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 during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow if she has any child protection concerns. The childminder carries out effective safety and security checks of the environment in which children play to minimise any risks. She engages well with many professional development opportunities to improve her practice. Overall, the childminder monitors the children's development and takes positive steps to strengthen any gaps identified. She fully values information from parents about children's starting points. She uses accurate self-evaluation effectively to help improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's teaching is highly responsive to children's needs, and children are enthusiastic learners. Children are confident talkers and they ask questions. The childminder supports children's communication and language development consistently though their play, asking challenging questions to help develop their thinking skills. For example, the childminder models language and gives children plenty of time to respond to questions. Children are helped to learn mathematical skills through their everyday experiences, such as counting while playing with the number jigsaw and counting the tomato slices for their lunch. The childminder supports children's interest in books well. Children enjoy props and develop their imagination and good listening skills. Younger children repeat familiar phrases, which helps to improve their language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is an excellent role model for children. She teaches children to be well mannered, respectful and accepting of others. All children's behaviour is exemplary. Older children show high levels of patience and kindness to the youngest children. The childminder supports children to manage their feelings and take turns in their play. She provides an excellent range of experiences that helps children learn about people and communities beyond their own. For example, the childminder teaches children familiar words she uses in Bengali. Children skilfully serve themselves and help make their own nutritious foods. In addition, they enjoy an excellent range of exciting play and physical activities in the outside area.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children maintain attention to complete tasks and they really enjoy celebrating when they master new skills. Children learn different mathematical concepts, such as more, big and small, and they begin to have an understanding of shapes and colours. Children have good communication and language skills. They develop the skills that prepare them well for their future learning and for moving on to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY387641 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1093705 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in the London Borough of Barnet. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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