Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 May 2018 23 May 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 has addressed the weaknesses identified at the last inspection effectively, which has improved the quality of care and learning for children to a good level.  The childminder promotes children's good health effectively. For example, she keeps children safe when playing outdoors in very warm weather by encouraging them to wear sun hats and to drink water regularly so that they do not get thirsty. In addition, she helps them to learn good personal hygiene.  The childminder accurately assesses the children's abilities and uses information to identify and plan for their next steps in learning successfully. Children progress well.  The childminder provides a welcoming and caring environment for the children. They form secure attachments with the childminder, are happy and settled in her care.  The childminder's partnerships with parents are good, which supports a consistent approach to children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to extend children's early mathematical skills. In particular recognising patterns and learning mathematical words.  The childminder has not fully established links with other settings that children attend to promote continuity of learning 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

 increase opportunities to develop further children's early mathematical understanding and experiences  strengthen communication with providers at other settings children attend to enhance children's learning experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children during activities and at routine times indoors and outdoors.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her procedures and the activities she provides for children.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in writing.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including assessment reports, insurance certificates, policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has made good progress since the last inspection. She has updated her knowledge of child protection matters and knows whom to contact and what to do in the event she has any concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder conducts regular risk assessments indoors and outdoors to minimise potential hazards to children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder meets with other childminders to share ideas, which helps to improve her teaching and knowledge of how children learn. The childminder reflects on her service well and takes account of the views of parents, which helps her to identify her strengths and areas for development. Written testimonials from parents demonstrate that they have high regard for the childminder. They are happy with the care provided and the progress their children make.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of children's individual learning needs. She has made improvements in her assessment processes and monitors children's progress effectively. She offers children interesting activities, which she adapts for children of different age groups. For example, children draw pictures of rainbows and learn how to mix colours together to create different shades. Toddlers become deeply involved in mark- making explorations. The childminder promotes children's language skills well. For example, she labels objects and repeat simple phrases, which encourages toddlers to understand and repeat words and phrases. Children enjoy investigation and exploration of the outdoor environment. For example, they use a box to collect insects and use magnifying glasses to look closely at spiders' legs. They also ask the childminder for watering cans to water the plants to help them grow.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder uses settling-in sessions well to ensure that children experience a smooth transition from home to the setting. Toddlers and older children develop confidence as they move freely within the setting, access a variety of resources available to them and lead their own play. The childminder offers children lots of reassurance and praise. She helps children to know and understand how to behave. Children enjoy playing together and they learn to share and take turns. Children enjoy varied and nutritious meals. The childminder offers them food from other cultures to broaden their tastes. She has a good understanding of children's physical development and meets their needs well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. Toddlers develop their curiosity and explore using their senses when handling a variety of resources, such as paints, natural materials and musical equipment. Children learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others. Older children can write their first name, begin to learn some letter sounds and are keen to write some numerals. Children acquire the skills they need to support their future learning and for their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY402747 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1107722 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in New Barnet within the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.30pm, throughout most of the year. The childminder is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years old.

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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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