Childminder EY277282

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 April 2018 22 October 2015

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 Children's progress is monitored thoroughly. Assessment information is regularly checked by the childminder and she ensures that no child is left behind in their learning. All children make rapid progress from their starting points.  The outstanding curriculum weaves together different learning experiences. For example, children carry out research then gather natural resources from the local environment to build on their learning after reading familiar story books about popular animal characters.  Parents hold the childminder in high regard. The written and verbal praise they gave during the inspection was exceptional. The information shared between the childminder and parents and the regular contact they have help the childminder ensure that children's needs are exceptionally well met. This partnership working benefits children's learning extremely well.  Children have very good relationships with the childminder. Children settle in quickly

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This provision is outstanding

and are particularly happy, secure and independent. They feel safe and are very well looked after.  Children learn quickly because teaching is exceptional. The childminder questions children with precision and probes their knowledge. She organises an exciting array of learning activities, both indoors and out.

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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

 continue to extend children's already very good awareness of people in the wider world and beyond their immediate family.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed younger children engaged in activities and the childminder's interaction with them.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the parents at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's details, learning records, insurance and other relevant records.  The inspector looked at parts of the house used for childminding purposes.  The inspector and childminder together observed children's play and discussed children's learning and progress.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a very good understanding of her statutory responsibilities in keeping children safe. She has updated her knowledge of safeguarding procedures. She knows how to identify signs that a child may at risk of harm or extreme views and behaviours. The childminder works tirelessly to ensure her home is safe and secure. Children play safely and encourage each other to be careful. The childminder focuses her skills and knowledge on rapidly improving children's learning. She evaluates her provision and teaching practice effectively to help maintain the exemplary quality of care and education she offers. She is extremely proactive in making changes that positively benefit children. For example, she has increased her very good knowledge of ways to support children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder's relentless enthusiasm brings children's learning to life. The quality of teaching is at the highest levels. Children are excited and want to 'play and learn'. Rich displays of children's art are displayed on the ceiling at the children's request. Children are encouraged to make their own decisions and select resources. The childminder carries out rigorous observations and assessments of children's learning. She knows the children extremely well and describes their personalities in detail. She confidently plans for their next steps in learning. The childminder supports children's mathematical development exceptionally well. For example, children attack mathematical problems with enthusiasm and interest. They recognise numbers in print up to 10 and beyond. They select a particular named shape and show an interest in arranging them in order of size. Children enjoy threading shapes. As they do so, they describe the shape and size, then extend the

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

activity by identifying the letters on the beads and using them to make words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The excellent behaviour of children is remarkable. They help each other, work together and become deeply absorbed in their learning. Children have positive attitudes, are interested and the can-do atmosphere spurs them on to achieve more. The childminder supports children's understanding of diversity effectively. However, there is scope to extend their knowledge even further beyond their immediate family experience. Children enjoy healthy snacks and drinks, and their good health is actively promoted.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are very well prepared for their next stage in learning, including their move on to school. Younger children's progress in managing their self-care is relentless and they exceed typical levels of progress for their age. For example, they can clearly communicate their need for the toilet. Older children demonstrate a love of, and interest in, books. They use vocabulary and forms of speech that are increasingly influenced by their experiences of books, exceeding expectations. Children who speak English as an additional language rapidly gain confidence and fluency in speaking English.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY277282 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1128945 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 October 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in West Finchley, in the London Borough of Barnet. The provision operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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