Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 June 2018 Not applicable

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of changes to persons living and working on the premises, to complete all suitability checks.  The childminder does not fully support or encourage the assistants in professional development opportunities and training to improve their knowledge and skills, and improve the quality of teaching.  The childminder and assistants do not consistently make full use of opportunities for children to develop their independence while choosing activities and at mealtimes.  The childminder and assistants do not consistently give children time to respond to comments and questions to extend their language.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder and her assistants develop strong emotional attachments with the children. Children feel safe and secure while in their care.  The childminder builds appropriate relationships with parents. She shares information with them about activities that children enjoy and their daily care routines, to promote consistency.  Children enjoy listening to and taking part in reading stories. For example, they are encouraged to describe what they can see in the pictures and the textures on the pages.  The childminder regularly checks the premises to ensure that it is safe for children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure that Ofsted is notified of any changes that might affect registration, such as who is living and working at the setting so that Ofsted can make the necessary suitability checks 10/07/2018

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Due Date

 offer support, coaching and training to the assistants to help with their professional development and to improve the quality of teaching. 27/09/2018

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 extend the current opportunities for children to help them to develop their independence during activities and mealtimes  give children more time to respond to comments and questions, to develop their learning and extend their vocabulary further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the rooms and resources children use.  The inspector observed children's play with the childminder and her assistants in the indoor and outdoor environment.  The inspector looked at documentation and discussed the systems the childminder uses to observe and record children's progress.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with parents and considered their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has not notified Ofsted of all persons working in the setting. However, this does not have any impact on children, as the childminder does not leave the assistant alone with the children at any time and she has a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to safeguard children and understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns that a child might be at risk of harm. The assistants are very nurturing and caring towards the children. However, the childminder does not support the assistants consistently or encourage them fully to attend training to support their professional development. The childminder strives to develop her practice. She is beginning to use self-evaluation to identify some areas for improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder and assistants know the children well and ensure that they have a safe space to play. However, there are inconsistencies with adult and child interactions, which do not always give children time to think and answer questions. The childminder considers the children's interests, for example, providing equipment to help a child who enjoys climbing. She provides sensory activities, such as using jelly to get children to feel the texture and describes it to them. There are mathematical activities, such as large foam numbers for children to learn to count. The childminder uses an online method effectively to monitor and observe children's learning and development. She sends information home to parents to keep them up to date with their child's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder and her assistants develop good relationships with the children. The children seek comfort if they are tired or upset. However, at times, the childminder and her assistants do not consistently encourage the children to be more independent, especially in choosing activities and at mealtimes. The childminder implements suitable routines that encourage a healthy lifestyle. She meets the dietary needs of the children well. They understand about the importance of personal hygiene to reduce risks of infections. The childminder nurtures children's physical development as they balance or kick a ball. She takes the children out on regular outings, such as to a local farm to see and talk about the animals.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children do not make the best possible progress in their learning, as they are not always challenged sufficiently enough. However, children are developing some skills they need in preparation for the next stage of their learning. They behave well and are tolerant of each other. The children enjoy looking at books and will pick them up at any time. They are developing confidence to try activities, such as messy play. The children learn to share and take turns, for example, as each child catches a ball.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497241 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1037904 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Edgware in the London Borough of Barnet. She operates all year from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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