Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 April 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 and her assistants work well as a team. They communicate effectively and share responsibilities equally. Good teamwork helps to ensure children's needs are quickly met and contributes to high-quality practice.  The childminder regularly reflects on the quality of service provided. Targets to improve are identified and help drive ongoing developments within the setting.  Partnership with parents is good. The childminder develops open communication with them. This contributes to seamless care and learning opportunities for children. Parents comment, 'My child has flourished and progressed in her development tremendously'.  The programme of activities provided is well thought through and carefully planned. The childminder and her assistants regularly observe children and track their progress. They provide activities tailored to support their next steps in learning. Children make good progress.

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This provision is good

 Children are welcomed into a friendly, family home. They quickly settle and are ready to learn. Children enjoy strong bonds with the childminder and her assistants. This contributes to children's secure self-esteem and emotional well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet established a sharply focused programme of professional development to enhance teaching and assessment practices even further.  The organisation of some aspects of the outdoor environment does not fully support children's independence for those who prefer to learn and lead their own play outdoors.

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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

 extend continuous professional development to sharply focus on raising the quality of teaching and assessment to the highest level  enhance opportunities for children to be independent and lead their own learning outdoors, for those children who prefer to learn outside.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors 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 a number of discussions with the childminder and her assistants. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household and working at the setting.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants place high emphasis on children's welfare. All adults who care for children have completed child protection training. They know how to recognise the signs that may indicate a child is at risk from harm. They understand the procedures to swiftly report concerns, if these arise. This helps to protect children from harm. The childminder regularly conducts supervision meetings with assistants. These provide an agenda to discuss performance and review changes to personal circumstances. Furthermore, the childminder implements robust recruitment procedures. Supervision and recruitment arrangements are effective and promote a safe environment for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Quality teaching supports children's all-round development. Children develop key skills, such as speaking and social interaction, during their play. For example, children develop their social, physical and language skills when they sing and dance together. The childminder and her assistants have high expectations for children. They continually incorporate challenge into games to extend learning. For example, children are challenged to recognise numbers when playing with a toy cash register. This contributes to children's mathematical skills as they count in sequence and develop number recognition. The childminder is a sensitive role model. She steps back and allows time for children to think and solve problems independently. This contributes to children's thinking skills, confidence, concentration and perseverance.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides an inclusive service where all children are valued and respected as individuals. The childminder encourages children to play cooperatively and their behaviour is very good. Children are sociable, enjoy each other's company and friendships are established. This helps to build children's good self-confidence and emotional welfare. Hygiene procedures are closely followed. For instance, children wash their hands prior to meals and adults wear protective aprons and gloves when handling food. This helps promote children's good health. Trips within the local community provide opportunities for children to be active. For instance, children enjoy spring walks. Regular fresh air and exercise contributes to children's good physical health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and acquire important skills to move on to the next stage in their learning. Children understand and follow instructions well. They communicate effectively with adults and peers. Children enjoy books and develop a genuine interest in literacy. They recall stories and learn new words during story activities. Children learn about the lifecycle of a caterpillar and extend their understanding of the natural world. Children begin to manage their personal care needs, such as toileting, independently. Children are prepared well for the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495559 Local authority Salford Inspection number 1042418 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 18 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 2016 and lives in Salford. She operates Monday to Friday from 9am to 1pm, term time only, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works alongside three assistants.

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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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