Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 December 2017 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder knows how to identify and minimise potential hazards to promote children's safety indoors and outdoors. The premises are safe, clean and fully resourced.  The childminder has a secure understanding of the possible signs and symptoms that would indicate if a child is at risk of harm and the procedures for reporting concerns.  The childminder has established partnerships with parents, assistants and professionals to provide consistency in children's care and their learning.  The childminder has systems to assess children's development. She knows how to provide activities to help children make good progress in preparation for school.  The childminder has strategies to manage children's behaviour in positive ways and to teach them to respect one another.  The childminder is proactive in supporting her assistants in their role. She attends training to update her knowledge and makes links with other providers to develop her

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The provision meets requirements

practice further. She evaluates the quality of her setting to make improvements.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder about her practice and procedures.  The inspector was introduced to the childminder's assistant during the inspection.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding purposes.  The inspector looked at samples of documentation, including the childminder's and assistants' training certificates, children's registration forms, assessment records and the public liability insurance certificate.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489904 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1021372 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 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Chipping Barnet in the London Borough of Barnet. She works with two assistants. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm for 46 weeks in the year. The childminder is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three and four years.

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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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