Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 December 2017 21 July 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 provides a stimulating, engaging learning environment with high- quality resources. Children make good use of the toys and experiences on offer and are motivated to play and learn.  Children's emotional well-being is supported exceptionally well by the childminder. They consistently demonstrate good behaviour and respect for each other. Children are confident and display high levels of self-esteem.  The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date and attends training to promote her professional development effectively. For example, she recently completed training that has helped her to understand how to support children who have special educational needs (SEN) to extend their overall learning experiences.  Children make good progress, given their starting capabilities and interests. The childminder monitors children's progress well. She effectively identifies areas where they need extra support and narrows any gaps in children's learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder misses opportunities to help children become even more independent in managing their personal needs.  The childminder does not fully encourage parents to share information about their children's learning at home, to support her plans for their progress further.

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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

 make the most of opportunities to encourage children to do more for themselves, to help strengthen their independence further  involve parents more fully in sharing information about their children's learning at home, to further support the quality of teaching on offer.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children and the activities in which they engaged.  The inspector viewed the parts of the premises used for childminding and talked to the childminder and the children at appropriate times.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including risk assessments, children's records and the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector and the childminder jointly observed children at play.  The inspector reviewed parents' feedback by sampling written documents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to recognise and report any concerns about a child's welfare, to help promote their well-being. She reflects on her practice effectively and identifies areas to improve. Since her last inspection, she has addressed the recommendations raised. For example, she has reviewed the range of resources available that has helped to support young children's enjoyment of books and reading. Overall, the childminder's partnership with parents is effective. For example, she has regular discussions to help keep parents informed about the care and learning of their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She provides very good levels of support to extend children's communication and language skills. For instance, children enjoyed identifying sea creatures and talked about their experiences when they visited various places of interest. The childminder extended their learning further by encouraging them to solve problems, such as matching and sorting the sea creatures on a map. She questioned children exceptionally well and used every opportunity to teach them new words. Children develop their understanding of the world well. For example, children take part in nature walks that help them to explore and learn about the natural environment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has very good relationships with the children in her care and they very quickly form secure attachments with her. She consistently praises children to help build their self-esteem and confidence. Children feel highly valued and settled. They enjoy a range of different experiences and outings and have good opportunities to learn about the differences between themselves and others. Overall, the childminder helps children to manage some basic skills on their own. For example, she stores toys at low level to encourage children's free choice. Children adopt good hygiene routines and enjoy healthy meals and regular fresh air. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments to minimise hazards and teaches children how to keep themselves safe successfully.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children develop extremely positive attitudes to learning and gain useful skills for their future learning, including when they move on to school. For example, they listen carefully to instructions and answer questions very confidently. They are inquisitive, show curiosity and are willing to have a go. Children are constantly engaged in exciting activities and enjoy taking the lead in their play. They develop good friendships and social skills. For example, they cooperate and play alongside each other well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY349150 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1070866 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 21 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in the London Borough of Barnet. She 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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