Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 May 2017 10 March 2015

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder does not understand her safeguarding responsibilities. Her assistant is not aware of the procedures to follow should there be a concern about a child.  The childminder fails to maintain adult-to-child ratios to keep children safe.  The childminder does not encourage the parents to be involved in children's learning or provide information for them about making complaints should they have any concerns.  The childminder does not make fresh drinking water available at all times to promote children's good health.  The childminder has not notified Ofsted of significant changes, such as when working with an assistant, to allow them to conduct relevant procedures and checks. This, and the above weakness, also applies to the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not use opportunities well enough to extend children's language and communication skills.  The childminder has failed to address the recommendations from her previous

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This provision is inadequate

inspection. Children's knowledge and understanding of similarities and differences in people in the world around them are not well supported.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides a spacious play area in which children may choose what they wish to play with from a good range of suitable, age-appropriate toys and resources.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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 ensure that all adults working with children understand safeguarding and reporting procedures 06/07/2017

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 ensure the deployment of adults working with children meets staff- to-child ratios at all times 06/07/2017

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 ensure parents have information about how to contact Ofsted or the childminder agency with any concerns 06/07/2017

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 ensure that fresh drinking water is available and accessible for children at all times 06/07/2017

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 ensure Ofsted is notified of any significant events, in particular about a change of person working on the premises 06/07/2017

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 implement a programme of professional development to continually update skills and knowledge required to improve the quality of teaching and children's outcomes 06/07/2017

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 develop a working partnership with parents that encourages them to contribute to their children's learning and development 06/07/2017

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 develop children's knowledge and understanding of similarities and differences of people and communities. 06/07/2017

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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 improve teaching strategies to make the most of opportunities to support young children's communication and language skills and extend children's learning  improve the monitoring and assessment of children's learning to identify accurately their level of achievement and use the information gained to shape learning experiences for every child.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the childminder's house and garden.  The inspector observed the childminder and her assistant playing and communicating with the children indoors and in the garden.  The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's records, including children's records and staff qualifications. She discussed the procedures for keeping children safe.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. She discussed how the childminder plans to improve and develop the service that she provides.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and the children at suitable times.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder has not notified Ofsted about the changes of her assistant. Additionally, children are left under the sole care of the assistant, who does not understand the safeguarding procedures should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder does not evaluate her practice effectively to identify where she needs to make improvements. For example, she has not identified weaknesses in teaching and she has not successfully addressed the recommendations made at her last inspection. The childminder does not encourage and support parents enough to become involved in their children's learning. This dilutes the continuity children receive in their learning, both in the setting and at home. Additionally, the childminder does not provide parents with information about the procedure to follow should they wish to make a complaint. However, parents say that they are happy with the care the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder has not used professional development opportunities to improve her teaching strategies to enable children to make consistently good progress across all areas of learning. She provides a range of age-appropriate resources and activities which supports children's concentration and learning. For example, children show interest in play dough, cornflour and water play. However, the childminder does not consistently ask purposeful questions that challenge children, encourage problem solving or enhance their communication skills. Additionally, children have limited opportunities to learn about diversity and the wider world. These areas of weak practice were raised at the previous inspection and have not been addressed. Children's progress is not properly assessed or monitored, therefore, their levels of achievement are unknown to her. Planning for children's individual learning needs is poor. Expectations for children's development are

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

not monitored effectively and children's next steps in learning are not well planned.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weakness in the safeguarding and welfare requirements means that children's overall well-being is not supported effectively. However, the childminder responds well to young children's needs, rocking and comforting them when they are upset or distressed. Children have formed close bonds with the childminder and her assistants. They are happy, settled and enjoy their time in the childminder's care. Children behave well and learn to play cooperatively. They enjoy eating nutritious food; however, they do not have access to fresh drinking water at all times, particularly on a hot day. The childminder helps children to be active. They enjoy many physical experiences in the garden and at parks. However, the childminder does not help children to learn about diversity and the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children do not make good progress. Weaknesses in the assessment process have a significant impact on the outcomes for children and mean that their progress is not good enough. The childminder and her assistant do not consistently have meaningful interactions with children, which hinders their learning. In general, children learn some skills that help them prepare for the next stage in their learning. For example, younger children are curious. Children make choices to help support their independence well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY401223 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1094099 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 12 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in a residential area of Finchley in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder holds a relevant diploma in childcare at level 3. She works with one assistant. The childminder operates her service Monday to Friday, from 7am to 7pm, all year round, except for family holidays and bank 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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