Childminder EY500543

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder uses her knowledge of child development and the information from observations to assess what children can do and what they need to learn next.  Children build exceptionally close bonds with the childminder and the other children in her care. They are extremely happy and demonstrate that they feel safe. The childminder provides consistent praise and encouragement. This helps children rapidly become confident and display high levels of self-esteem.  Children clearly demonstrate that they are settled in the childminder's care. She manages their individual care routines exceptionally well. She recognises when children are tired and has a gentle, calm approach, soothing them effectively.  The childminder has formed excellent relationships with parents. She gathers detailed information from them when children first start and provides regular updates on children's learning at the daily handover. She promotes a superb two-way exchange of

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This provision is good

information and parents are kept well informed.  The childminder divides her time extremely well between the children. She effectively manages to support children's play when they are playing together and when they are playing separately with different toys and equipment.  Children participate in a music session delivered by an external teacher. This helps them to meet other adults and learn new skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully focus her future development plans sharply on raising the quality of the provision to the highest levels.

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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

 sharpen the drive for improvement to focus on raising the quality of the provision to the highest levels.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held several discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to at the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder cares for young children aged under three years, before they access more formal early years education, such as pre-school or nursery. She works well with her fellow co-childminders and assistants. The team meets every morning before the children arrive to help keep everyone's knowledge and skills current and up to date. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is familiar with the indicators that children may be at risk of exposure to extreme ideas about right and wrong. She understands what action to take should she have any concerns about children's welfare and safety. The childminder gives high priority to providing a safe environment. She has identified and minimised any risks or hazards to children, such as ensuring low-level glass is safe. The childminder extends her professional development. She accesses courses and researches childcare on the internet. This helps her to provide children with a good range

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children as they explore their physical skills. She plays peek-a- boo as children crawl through a tunnel, and they laugh and crawl faster. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She consistently commentates on what children are doing. She models speech and introduces children to new vocabulary. Children develop good hand-to-eye coordination as they stack different-sized pots, ably supported and encouraged by the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder plans a rich and purposeful learning environment. There is a wealth of high-quality resources that constantly stimulate children's curiosity and fascination. The childminder continually models welcoming, friendly behaviour, which is reflected in children's interactions with others and their exemplary behaviour for such young children. The childminder offers children an excellent range of healthy snacks, such as fruit and vegetable snacks. Children take part in an exceptional range of activities based on different festivals, such as dressing up for the Jewish festival of Purim. This helps them to learn the importance of each other's views and opinions.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working within the expected levels of development for their age and they make good progress. They develop their early writing skills as they draw lines and circles on paper plates. Children enjoy looking at books and show an increasing interest in words and print. Children show good attitudes to learning. They confidently welcome visitors into the setting and interact well with them. Children enjoy discovering a range of technological toys. They learn how to press buttons and make sounds. Children are well prepared for their next stage in learning and learn the skills ready for their move on to pre-school or nursery.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500543 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1073568 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016. She works from another childminder's home, which is located in Edgware, within the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder works different mornings each week with two other childminders or assistants. Together, they have 12 children in the early years age range on roll. The childminder herself cares for four children in the early years age range. Care of children is provided between the hours of 9am and midday each weekday, during 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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