Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 May 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, accurate observations and assessments of children's learning. She uses this information to identify quickly those who may need additional support. This particularly supports children who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities. The childminder improves children's outcomes well.  The childminder works effectively with parents to provide consistency in children's learning and development. She provides regular and detailed information that supports them in becoming involved in their children's learning. All children make good progress from their different starting points.  Children benefit from the kind and gentle care the childminder provides. She is a good role model for children. They are confident in their relationships with her and turn to her for help and support, if needed. The childminder carefully nurtures children's emotional well-being and they are happy and settled.

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides regular opportunities for children to play in larger groups. Children's social skills are enhanced and they form good bonds with each other.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not offer the best possible support for younger children to develop an interest in early reading or to explore reading materials.  The childminder does not always adapt creative activities as well as possible to involve the younger children fully.

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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

 strengthen the support for younger children to develop their interest in early reading  review the organisation of some activities to reflect more fully the abilities of the younger children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children as they 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 assesses 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 clearly understands the signs and symptoms that may cause concern about the welfare of a child in her care and knows the referral procedures to follow. She has made herself aware of how to identify children who may be at risk of exposure to extreme ideas or behaviours. The childminder consistently reflects on her professional development and the service she provides. She makes targeted improvements to the learning experiences of children. For example, she has enhanced her outdoor space to facilitate outdoor learning in all weathers. The childminder makes regular risk assessments. For example, she keeps her setting and resources clean and constantly monitors areas used by children for potential hazards. These strategies help her keep children safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from interesting opportunities to learn about the natural world. For example, they enjoy exploring snow in winter and leaves in autumn, and delight in visits to a local farm. Children direct their own activities and independently access resources. For example, they become engrossed as they stack cones and explore the textures of natural materials. The childminder engages children in mathematical learning. For example, she consistently supports them in counting. She supports children's use of technology well. Children laugh delightedly as they sit in a resource that moves, lights up and makes sounds as they press buttons. Their physical skills develop well as they run, slide and dance.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children effectively in learning how to care for their resources and environment. For example, children spontaneously sweep up after lunch. They clearly enjoy carrying out simple, manageable tasks. These skills help prepare them for the next stage in their learning. Children enjoy regular local walks, and visit museums and green spaces. They learn about the local area and people whose experiences may be different to their own. Children constantly learn about leading a healthy lifestyle and how to keep themselves safe. For instance, they excitedly cut their fruit and blow on their food at lunchtime.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are self-confident, motivated learners. They delightedly use their emerging language skills to talk about the different-coloured paper they use to make a display for the setting. Children plan, design and use their mathematical learning to decide what shapes they want to include. They confidently use their physical skills to cut shredded paper. Children become absorbed in their own activity and are persistent in practising new skills until they master them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498823 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1051227 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 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. She lives in New Barnet in the London Borough of Barnet. Her service is open on Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round.

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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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