Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 June 2018 23 November 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

 The childminder has excellent communication with staff at other settings that children attend. She is meticulous in making sure that she has all the information and skills that she needs to provide outstanding care and learning for each child.  Parents are highly appreciative of the 'professional and caring' service of the childminder. They state that the highly detailed daily communications they receive about their children ensure they feel involved in their learning.  The childminder skilfully and accurately assesses children's development. Highly effective monitoring shows clear evidence of children's impressive achievements. She quickly identifies children needing additional support and works with parents to close gaps in development rapidly.  The childminder is an extremely conscientious practitioner. She provides a high-quality early years experience for all children. The childminder eagerly and routinely develops

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This provision is outstanding

her knowledge and skills to enhance her already exceptional standards of care and learning for children.  Children build superb relationships with the childminder. Their confidence and emotional well-being are exceptionally well supported. Children are extremely happy and self-assured. They cooperate very well and display excellent manners.  All children flourish and make considerable and constant progress across all areas of learning. This leads them to be extremely well prepared for their move to school.

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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 encourage all parents to contribute their views and ideas more frequently to the excellent evaluation of the setting to help with ongoing development plans.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living in the house, policies and risk assessments. She discussed children's learning, assessments and planning with the childminder and her arrangements for self- evaluation.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector discussed an activity with the childminder and how she assesses and plans for children's next steps in learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder comprehensively understands how to protect children and report any concerns for a child's welfare. She receives regular updates from external agencies to continually broaden her knowledge. She is highly vigilant at home and on outings to ensure children's safety. The childminder keeps parents meticulously informed of their children's progress and consistently encourages their involvement to enable a constantly strong impact on children's learning. She carries out a sustained, rigorous and thorough evaluation of her practice and reflects on ways to make significant improvements to her already excellent outcomes for children. The childminder recognises the need to obtain parents' thoughts and ideas more frequently. Gaps in development for younger children are identified early and are exceedingly well monitored and supported by the childminder working closely with parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Teaching is inspirational and has a significant impact on children's learning and development. The childminder effectively utilises high-quality observations and highly accurate assessments of children's abilities to provide imaginative learning experiences. She uses her extremely detailed knowledge of children's interests and abilities to extend their learning. For instance, they enthusiastically created a sand tray scene with imprints of letters and played word games with the objects they had. Mathematical language is seamlessly woven into activities. For example, when using a set of scales, the childminder asks, 'whose item is heavier now?' She expertly supports children with mathematics, such as counting with them and encouraging even the youngest children to join in. There is a great deal of chatter and older children use expressive language with an impressive vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder offers a relaxed family environment where the needs of children have priority in the care she provides. Children listen intently to instructions from the childminder and enthusiastically join in with activities. For example, when she reads a story, they listen carefully, follow her lead and then use the related props to tell the story themselves. Children display an impressive knowledge of how to keep themselves safe. Younger children demonstrate and talk about coming downstairs 'like a snake' on their tummies. Older children competently walk downstairs holding the handrail. The children have ample opportunities to talk respectfully about their differences. They are exceedingly friendly towards one another and have great fun together.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make rapid progress and exceed expectations for their ages. The most able children are continually stretched and challenged by the activities and experiences provided. Older children are exceptionally well prepared for their move on to the next stage of their learning and school. They have highly developed social skills and manage their personal hygiene needs with very little adult support.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY355446 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1129891 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 November 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in the London Borough of Barnet. She operates her service all year round from 8am until 6pm from Monday to Thursday. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged three and four years. The childminder holds a foundation degree in early years.

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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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