Childminder EY496281

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 February 2018 Not applicable

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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 warm and nurturing environment, enabling children to feel safe and secure in her home. They show good levels of self-confidence and self- esteem.  The childminder has very good relationships with parents. They work as partners to support children's learning and personal care very well.  The childminder shares affectionate, encouraging and supportive interactions with children. Children are beginning to develop independence in their play.  Children behave well because they are clear on the childminder's expectations. They show respect towards each other and treat their environment and resources with care.  The childminder makes effective use of training courses to support her to develop her skills and improve her practice. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder provides resources and activities to help children learn about their own

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This provision is good

cultures and other communities around them, for example, by singing songs in different languages.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use her observations of children's learning to precisely identify their next steps and enable them to make even better progress.  On occasions, the childminder misses opportunities to build on what children already know and ensure that their learning is fully meaningful.

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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 best possible use of observations and tracking of children's progress to extend their experiences to the highest possible level  enrich learning opportunities to enable children to build on their knowledge and make connections with what they already know.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises with the childminder.  The inspector observed activities in the childminder's setting and carried out a joint observation.  The inspector examined records and documents provided by the childminder.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation about her service.  The inspector read comments from parents to take account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her role in keeping children safe. For example, she has received recent safeguarding training to update her knowledge of current legislation. She knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder demonstrates a drive for improvement to ensure that she provides the best for the children in her care. For example, she uses self-evaluation effectively to identify areas to develop and improve her service. The childminder's partnership with parents is very good. For example, she has regular discussions and shares development records with them, which keep parents well informed about their children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder follows children's interests to keep them motivated and supports them to develop their skills in language and communication. For example, the childminder will often repeat words to the children to encourage them to learn new vocabulary. They look at favourite books together and the childminder asks simple questions that the children can respond to. The childminder incorporates mathematics and language into children's everyday play. For example, while playing with construction of large ladybirds, the childminder describes the shape and helps children to count the number of spots. The childminder ensures that 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 provides a welcoming environment for children where they settle quickly. The childminder works closely with parents to provide continuity in their children's development. The childminder is a positive role model and helps children to share and care for each other. This encourages the children to feel valued as they are praised for their good behaviour. The childminder encourages children to be independent, for example, by putting on their own coats and shoes. She carries out regular and thorough checks on her home to help keep children safe. The childminder encourages healthy eating by providing nutritious snacks and meals for the children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. Young children learn to imitate and explore words and sounds, for example, as they sing songs and rhymes. Children enjoy looking at books and 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 behave well and quickly learn to be cooperative and tolerant of others. They are motivated to learn and eager to take part in different activities. Children enjoy physical activity, for example, as they dance to music. They also go to the park and local playgroups on a regular basis.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496281 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1034479 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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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 East Finchley in London. She operates each weekday between 7.30am and 6.30pm, term time only.

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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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