Childminder 147116

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 September 2017 27 October 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has made positive improvements. She has gained an appropriate paediatric first-aid certificate and ensures all records are available to view.  The childminder communicates well with children, including those who are just beginning to speak. She offers a variety of words and phrases for children to hear, and encourages children to repeat key words which they are learning. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  Children respond well to the childminder's calm and relaxed approach. They form strong attachments to her and go to her when they need reassurance and cuddles. She successfully meets their physical and emotional needs to encourage their well-being.  The childminder works well in partnership with parents. She provides them with a range of information, to keep them well informed regarding their children's progress and well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most effective use of information gained from observations, to plan more precisely on what children need to learn next to help them build on their good progress.  The childminder does not consistently extend children's understanding of shape and develop their counting skills, to further encourage their mathematical development.

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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 ways in which children's progress is monitored to help plan precise next steps to further support their learning and development  provide more opportunities for children to develop their mathematical skills during everyday activities.

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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 through written documentation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities to protect children from harm. She knows who to contact should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She regularly checks areas of her home and is aware, while children play, to ensure they remain safe from harm. The childminder regularly meets other childminders to share good practice ideas. The childminder reviews the service she provides well to improve the service she offers. She identifies areas of learning that she would like to develop further, to improve her skills. She welcomes the views of parents to inform her self-evaluation and to consistently develop and improve.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children take part in a variety of self-chosen play and planned activities, indoors and outdoors. The childminder monitors children's learning to ensure they progress well. She plans activities according to children's interests and abilities, and to help to build on what they already know and can do. The childminder adapts her teaching to meet children's different levels of ability and their ages. For example, she encourages older children to play with matching cards while the younger children explore blocks. Children of all ages are well supported to make progress. As children play with resources, the childminder role models how to use equipment, such as wooden fishing rods, to catch wooden sea animals using the magnets. Children follow her lead and copy her. The childminder reads stories to children which helps the children gain an interest in books.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The children are happy. They confidently explore the welcoming and stimulating learning environment. The childminder is a good role model. She gently and consistently manages children's behaviour. The childminder offers plenty of praise and encouragement for their achievements to positively boost their self-esteem. Children attend toddler groups within the local community. This gives them the opportunity to play alongside other children and develop important skills, such as sharing and turn taking. The childminder provides healthy meals and snacks for the children and listens to their opinions about what they would like to eat. The children have regular opportunities to play outdoors in the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and are secure in the childminder's home. They make independent choices in their play and effectively communicate about with which resources they want to play. They develop independence in practical skills, such as putting on their coats and helping to tidy up. Children learn to cooperate well. Young children mix well with older children and they learn the importance of helping each other and playing together. Children are well prepared for the next stages in their learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 147116 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1107465 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 October 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in Finchley, in the London Borough of Barnet. She operates from 7am until 6pm on Monday to Friday, all year round, 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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