Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 June 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 offers good-quality early education for the children. She is reflective and has high aspirations for continual improvement in her role.  The childminder builds strong bonds with children. She is kind and nurturing towards them and children show they feel happy and settled in her care.  The childminder values the importance of ongoing professional development and has attended relevant training to ensure she keeps her knowledge up to date. For example, she has a secure understanding of recent changes to safeguarding legislation.  Children are confident communicators and are excited to share their experiences. The childminder supports them well, modelling language clearly. Children make good progress in their learning and are well prepared for school and for the future.  The childminder makes the most of opportunities to teach children about living a healthy lifestyle. For example, children engage in outside play and go on regular

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This provision is good

outings such as to the library or the park.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully considered how to encourage parents to share their own reflections of children's ongoing development and achievements at home.  The childminder does not plan enough opportunities to help children learn about those who are the same and different to themselves and to support their knowledge of the world in which they live.

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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

 consider ways to encourage parents to contribute further to their children's ongoing assessments and provide even greater consistency for children's daily experiences  make the most of opportunities to help children understand about those who are similar and those who are different to themselves, to support their knowledge of the wider world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's learning and the childminder's teaching during a range of activities.  The inspector spoke with children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including the childminder's policies and the children's learning records.  The inspector checked evidence relating to the childminder's suitability to work with children, and reviewed parents' written feedback made available during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of all safeguarding matters and implements robust procedures to keep children safe. She knows how to respond to any welfare concerns and prioritises children's well-being at all times. The childminder understands how to link with other professionals and makes the most of feedback from others. She values the importance of seeking parents' views when evaluating her service and shares information with them regularly about how their children are progressing. Parents comment highly on the childminder's 'excellent care' for their children. The childminder has effective systems to monitor the progress children make over time. She helps to identify any gaps in children's learning and plans next steps which support children to achieve in readiness for school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts skilfully with children and helps them to think through their ideas and use skills in problem solving. For example, she supports children to consider the possibilities and explain their thinking when making shapes from modelling dough. The childminder follows children's lead, joining in at appropriate times during play to help build on their learning. Children show care and concern for the natural world and the childminder teaches them about looking after living things. For example, they talk about the childminder's cats and how to stroke them gently. The childminder makes regular and accurate reflections of children's skills and plans a variety of activities that builds on children's interests. The environment is safe and well organised and there is a range of age-appropriate resources to support play and learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children thrive in the welcoming, homely and friendly environment offered by the childminder. They behave well and the childminder supports children sensitively to learn about taking account of others' feelings. She helps children to make age-appropriate choices and encourages them to be independent and try things for themselves. For example, the childminder carefully explains to children about taking care of the toys and resources and children enjoy helping to tidy things away. The childminder gains important information about children's care, to ensure her service takes account of their varying needs and supports their good health. For example, the childminder plans and offers nutritious meals, keeping any known allergies in mind.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are curious and keen to engage in activities of their choosing for sustained periods. They show good small-muscle control and enjoy using a range of malleable and sensory materials. For example, they use modelling dough to experiment with textures and shapes. Children develop strong attachments to the childminder, who they use as a secure base to explore play opportunities. Children use rich vocabulary and enjoy developing their imagination through role-play games, such as cooking pretend food.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499762 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1051234 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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 and operates on Monday to Friday from 8am until 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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