Childminder 146983

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 July 2018 22 October 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 provides a caring and welcoming learning environment. Children settle readily and play together in harmony. Their behaviour is good.  The childminder attends well to the needs of each child. Children make good progress in relation to their different starting points and capabilities. They are well prepared for the next stages of their learning and development, including the move on to school.  Children have fun playing with water and bubbles in the outdoors. For example, they are excited to catch and squash bubbles. They make good comments on what they see or feel.  The childminder works closely with parents. For instance, he keeps them well informed about their children's learning and development. He also encourages parents to contribute to the planning of their child's next steps.  The childminder consistently assesses and evaluates the quality of his provision effectively. He supports his co-childminder to help ensure that all children learn well

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, children do not have enough experiences to broaden their understanding of the world around them, particularly in relation to different people and communities.  The childminder does not always share information with other providers that children attend to help support children's learning even further.

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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

 help children to learn more about other people and their cultures to increase their knowledge of the wider world  strengthen partnerships with other settings that children attend to provide more continuity and progression in children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder, co-childminder and children playing indoors and outdoors.  The inspector sampled the policies and procedures and children's development records.  The inspector discussed the childminder's procedures to safeguard children, and his process for reflecting on practice. She also spoke to his co-childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents and children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding practices and the procedures to follow if there are any welfare concerns about children in his care. For example, he undertakes regular and thorough risk assessment on the premises and resources to help children remain safe and secure. He checks the progress of each child to identify any gaps and provides well-tailored support to help children catch up. The childminder attends training to strengthen his skills. For example, he provides good opportunities to help children practise their early reading skills. The childminder seeks the views of parents, children and others to continually improve his service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder collates relevant information from parents about what their children know and can do. He uses this information, along with his ongoing observations, to inform planning effectively. The childminder explains activities and daily routines well to children. Children enjoy their time at the provision. They use their imaginations well, for example, to use a variety of resources to build models purposefully. Children like to explore different tools and find out how things work. They squeeze wet sponges and can talk about how their shapes can change when they press them against objects. The childminder talks to children and acts on their suggestions to aid their communication and language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and his co-childminder are good role models for children. For example, the childminder encourages children to express their feelings to others and supports their social and emotional skills to good effect. Children learn to share toys and wait for their turns. Young children learn to socialise with other children who are older than themselves. The childminder helps children to adopt healthy attitudes. For example, children learn to wash their hands to reduce the risks of infection. They learn to peel their favourite fruit and understand that they need to drink water to keep hydrated.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and any gaps in learning are closing. Young children enjoy playing with musical instruments and listen to the sounds they make. Children listen attentively and respond well to requests. They are keen to make marks and talk about their favourite colours. Older children can climb and slide the apparatus safely. They can sort and match simple objects correctly. They are developing the skills to solve problems. Children like to observe the role play windmills when they turn around in the breeze.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 146983 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1127194 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 October 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000. He lives in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder operates from Monday to Thursday from 8am to 6pm, throughout most of the year. The childminder works jointly with his wife, who is his co-childminder.

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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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