Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 December 2017 1 August 2014

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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 plans a wide range of stimulating activities and experiences for children, which helps to engage children and supports their learning well. Children make ongoing good progress, given their starting capabilities and interests.  Children enjoy being in the childminder's care and are emotionally secure. They develop strong positive attachments with him and learn to take account of the needs of others, share and take turns cooperatively.  The childminder evaluates and improves his practice well, and keeps up to date through professional development opportunities. For example, he recently completed training that has helped him understand how to support children with specific needs to extend their overall learning experiences.  Children are well cared for in a clean and stimulating environment. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments to minimize hazards and teaches children how to

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This provision is good

keep themselves safe successfully, such as to cross the road safely.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully encourage parents to share information about their children's learning at home, to complement his plans and provide further support for their progress.  At times, the childminder misses opportunities to support and help children to enhance their early creative skills.

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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

 involve parents more fully in sharing information about their children's learning at home, to further support the quality of teaching on offer  increase opportunities for children to explore and extend their early creative skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke with children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed children engaged in activities, including their interactions with the childminder, and assessed the impact on their learning.  The inspector and the childminder jointly observed children at play and evaluated an activity together.  The inspector took account of the written feedback provided by parents.  The inspector looked at areas of the premises used for childminding and sampled relevant documentation, including children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the signs to be aware of and the procedures to follow if he has any concerns regarding children's welfare. He has completed training on the wider safeguarding issues. The childminder evaluates his practice well. For example, since his last inspection, the childminder has successfully developed children's literacy skills. The childminder regularly monitors the educational programmes to help identify and address any gaps in children's learning quickly and provide appropriate support. He shares this information with parents to provide consistent support.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses good teaching strategies. He uses good systems to monitor children's progress and plans accurately for their next steps in learning. The childminder helps children develop their understanding of language and supports their speaking skills well. For example, they share books and children point out their favourite animals in the pictures, while the childminder introduces new words and vocabulary. The childminder builds on children's early mathematical development well. For example, children enjoyed using the scales to weigh different objects. The childminder encouraged them further, to describe size and weight, such as 'lighter' and 'heavier'. Children develop their understanding of the world extremely well. For example, in response to children's interest, the childminder has planned a play area based around the sea world and planets.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind, attentive and promptly responds to children's individual care needs. For example, he sensitively talks to children in a calm and respectful manner. The childminder actively praises children during activities, which helps them feel proud of their achievements. He helps children to develop good levels of independence during everyday activities. For example, he stores toys at low level to encourage children's free choice. The childminder actively helps children adopt healthy eating attitudes. For instance, children know that fruit is healthy and good for them and learn to ask politely when they want a snack. Children adopt good hygiene routines and have regular opportunities for outdoor activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain good early literacy and mathematical skills in readiness for their future learning, such as starting school. Children are constantly engaged in exciting activities and enjoy leading their own play. They learn to listen, to ask questions and to express their needs. They develop good social skills, such as interacting with others confidently, and understand the needs of others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY349146 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1070865 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. He lives in the London Borough of Barnet. He offers full- and part-time care each weekday from 7.30am to 7pm and operates throughout most of the year. The childminder works with a co-childminder. They each hold a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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