Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 May 2018 8 June 2015

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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 carefully observes children and uses regular and detailed assessments to plan effectively what they need to learn next. She improves outcomes for children well and they all make good progress.  Parents praise the childminder and say she is 'calm, kind and patient' and provides a 'positive and happy environment'. The childminder and her assistant consistently nurture children's emotional well-being. Children are happy, settled and behave well.  Partnerships with parents are strong and parents are supported in becoming fully involved with their children's learning. Children benefit from continuity in their learning.  The childminder and her assistant are skilled at incorporating mathematical learning into many of the activities they provide for children. For example, they regularly use the language of shape, size and measurement.  The childminder uses a range of interesting and varied resources to motivate children

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently provide children with the time they need to think about how they might answer questions and express their own ideas.  The childminder does not take all opportunities to identify children's immediate interests during activities and to build on these to extend their learning as fully as possible.

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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

 provide children with the time they need to think and express their ideas in their own words  review how activities are organised to enable children to pursue their own interests and extend their learning as fully as possible.

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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 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 assistant clearly understand the signs and symptoms that may cause them concern about the welfare of a child in their care and know the referral procedures to follow. The childminder has made herself and her assistant aware of how to identify children who may be at risk of exposure to extreme ideas or behaviours. The childminder constantly reflects on her professional development and the service she provides. For example, she seeks the views of parents and uses their suggestions to enhance how she communicates with them. She regularly updates herself about relevant issues and ensures her assistant has the skills and knowledge he needs to support her well. Regular risk assessments, both inside and outdoors, help the childminder to keep children safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder encourages children's physical development effectively. For example, children delight in playing 'jumping beans'. They learn to manage risk and share their space as they spring and leap around each other. Overall, the childminder uses a rich, varied vocabulary and children's communication and language skills flourish. Children have interesting and stimulating opportunities to learn about the natural world. They become excited as they plan a trip to see exotic fish and delight in being involved in planning their activities and learning. Children have a range of opportunities to go out into the local community and learn about people whose lives and experiences may be different to their own.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children respond well to the childminder's use of praise. She explains what they have done well and they understand what they have achieved. The childminder supports children in carrying out simple, manageable tasks. Children happily engage in tidy time and learn to care for their environment. They learn about leading a healthy lifestyle. For example, they know when they need to wash their hands, such as after activities and before eating, and enjoy eating a variety of fruit. Children learn to be independent as they safely explore local green spaces. The childminder supports them in listening and responding to instructions. She prepares them well for the next stages of their learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children delight in experimenting and using new skills they have learned. For example, they discover the magnets on their toy trains then find different ways of arranging them. Children delight in singing nursery rhymes and enthusiastically join in with the actions. Children confidently access the resources and are self-motivated learners. They are sociable, play well together and enjoy each other's company.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY434953 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1095100 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in East Barnet in the London Borough of Barnet. Her service is open Monday to Friday from 7am to 6.30pm, all year round. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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