Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 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 makes regular, detailed observations of children's progress. She uses this information effectively to quickly identify children who may need additional support. This particularly supports children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. All children make good progress from their different starting points.  The childminder and her assistants are kind, warm and caring. They effectively nurture children's emotional well-being. Children settle quickly and are happy.  The childminder provides a range of interesting and exciting opportunities for children to experience their local community and learn about people who help them. For example, they are delighted to explore the local fire station and be visited by police officers.  The childminder carefully plans what children need to learn next. She prepares them for the next stage of their learning and improves children's outcomes well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 While the childminder provides good opportunities for children to engage in a range of activities inside, she does not support those who prefer to learn outdoors as effectively.  The childminder and her assistants do not consistently use all available opportunities to extend children's communication and language skills as fully as possible, particularly those of younger children.

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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

 enhance the range of activities provided for children who prefer to learn outside  make the most of all opportunities to build further on younger children's emerging communication and language skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children as they were engaged in a variety of activities.  The inspector looked at the rooms and resources used by the children.  The inspector considered how the childminder reflects on her practice and her partnerships with parents. She looked at a range of documents.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she observes and assess the children's progress, and how she meets their care needs.  The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants clearly understand the signs and symptoms that may cause concern about the welfare of a child in their care, and know the referral procedures to follow. They have made themselves aware of how to identify children who may be at risk of exposure to extreme ideas or behaviours. The childminder consistently reflects on her practice and gathers the views of parents and children. She uses their ideas and suggestions effectively to further develop children's activities and learning experiences, such as for World Book Day and for Christmas celebrations. The childminder supports her assistants in developing their skills and knowledge. For example, she provides them with regular training, for instance, about planning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with a variety of activities and resources. She effectively supports children's emerging mathematical skills. For example, the childminder incorporates shapes, counting and numbers into many of the activities she provides for children. Children delightedly participate in music activities and join in the actions for the songs the childminder sings with them. She supports their physical development well. For example, she encourages them to move in different ways. Children crawl, jump and dance. Parents are regularly supported in extending their children's learning at home. Children benefit from consistency in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are effectively supported in learning about their similarities and differences. For example, the childminder displays photographs about children, their families and special people. The childminder and her assistants are good role models for the children in their care. They work cooperatively together and consistently model good manners. The children learn about leading a healthy lifestyle, for example, as they talk about their favourite fruit. The children are secure in their relationships with the childminder and her assistants, and confidently turn to them for help and support, if needed.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are self-motivated and eager to learn. They behave well and enjoy each other's company. They easily access resources, choose their own activities and are confident to pursue their interests. For example, they create patterns using blocks and build towers. Children excitedly talk about the natural world and enjoy making models of butterflies. Younger children delight in pressing buttons on toys, which supports their emerging interest in technology.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498493 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1052559 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 10

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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 lives in the London Borough of Barnet. Her service is open Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm, all year round. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She works with 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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