Gerges-Boles, Samia

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 December 2017 23 January 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 has very good relationships with the parents. They work successfully as partners to support children's learning and personal care very well.  The childminder provides a warm and nurturing environment enabling the children to feel safe and secure in the home. The children show good levels of self-confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder understands the importance of providing a safe environment. She has risk assessment procedures for her home and the outings she takes with the children.  The childminder is committed to improving the quality of the provision and attends training courses to continue to develop skills and knowledge of how to improve the outcomes for children.  The childminder monitors children's progress effectively to identify and address any gaps in learning.  The childminder provides activities and resources to help children learn about their own culture and other communities around them. For example, they enjoy taking part in

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This provision is good

festivals and tasting food from different countries.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not effectively challenge children and extend their learning and development further.  At times, the childminder misses opportunities to encourage children to complete tasks independently.

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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 better use of observations to build on what children already know and can do, to challenge them even more in their learning  extend, support and encourage children to attempt manageable tasks, which will enhance their growing independence even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and the children at play, and discussed the learning of the children observed in an activity.  The inspector had a tour of the premises.  The inspector examined the records and documents provided by the childminder.  The inspector read questionnaires from the parents and considered their views.  The inspector read the childminder's self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child being at risk from harm. The childminder uses self-evaluation well to prioritise the improvements she wants to make to her service. For example, she wants to attend more training courses to develop her knowledge to promote children's learning and development even further. She has addressed the recommendations set out in the previous inspection. The childminder's partnerships with parents are very good. For example, the childminder has regular informal discussions, to 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 interacts well with the children as they play, encouraging them to learn new vocabulary and ideas. The childminder asks simple questions that children understand and they eagerly respond. She speaks Arabic to them so that they hear sounds of a different language. She incorporates mathematics well into their everyday play. For example, they count the play dough 'spots' they made for a ladybird picture. The childminder extends children's learning well as they look at a real ladybird on the internet and discuss its features, such as its head and legs. She helps to develop the muscles in children's hands well by getting them to press and stretch the play dough to make different shapes. The childminder ensures that the children have a safe space to play and explore, which helps them develop good levels of self-confidence.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers information from parents about their children's routines and care needs. She develops very caring and friendly relationships with children and builds effectively on their emotional and physical well-being effectively. Children regularly enjoy different outings. For example, they visit local parks, a farm and attend different toddler sessions in the community. This helps reinforce their awareness of a healthy lifestyle and gives them opportunities to make new friends. The childminder encourages healthy eating by cooking nutritious meals for the children's lunch and provides different fruits for snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. Young children are encouraged to choose resources, explore sounds and count objects. Children enjoy looking at books and will pick them up at any time. All children gain a wide range of skills, which helps prepare them for the next stage of their learning. For example, children are encouraged to behave well, develop excellent relationships, and are learning to be cooperative and tolerant of others. Therefore, the children are motivated to learn and eager to take part in all of the different activities, showing high levels of well-being.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 140224 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1068516 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 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in Muswell Hill, North London. The childminder cares for children all year round, from 7.30am to 6.30pm on Monday to Friday, except for 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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