Childminder 146982

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 forms close and warm relationships with children and offers them praise and reassurance as they learn new skills. Children settle well and play happily. Their behaviour is good.  The childminder is sensitive to the needs of each child. She checks children's progress regularly. When she identifies any issues, she provides good support to help narrow gaps in learning. Children achieve well and are well prepared for the next stages of their learning and development, including starting school.  Children keenly observe the natural world around them. For example, they learn to care for living things and understand that plants need water to grow and develop.  The childminder works well with parents and keeps them well informed about their children's learning and development and involves them in next steps.  The childminder supports her co-childminder well and monitors his practice to ensure

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This provision is good

that they together meet children's learning needs and care effectively.

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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 settings 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, her 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 for safeguarding children, and her process for reflecting on her practice. She also spoke to her 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 the safeguarding practices and understands the importance of reporting any concerns. She has attended more training to help develop her teaching skills. This is evident in the way she introduces children to stories and helps them practise their early reading skills. The childminder works well with outside professionals to ensure that children receive the appropriate support they need. She acts on the views of her co-childminder, parents, children and others to improve her service. This demonstrates a good commitment to continually improving outcomes for all children. Parents' comments show that they are satisfied with the good progress their children make and the reliable service they receive from this caring childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gains relevant information from parents to establish children's starting points. She effectively uses this information, along with her ongoing observations, to identify areas for development to drive forward improvement. The childminder explains activities well to children and listens to their views. Children have a positive attitude to learning and confidently participate in a wide range of activities. For example, young children learn to investigate resources and find out how things work. Children learn to use tools safely and make their favourite models. The childminder introduces children to new songs and rhymes. She spends quality time with the children, engaging in discussions to help strengthen their communication and language skills. Children listen attentively and follow instructions appropriately.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder cares for children in a positive and encouraging environment. For example, she shares her behaviour procedures with parents and children so that they know what is expected. Children learn to share resources fairly, take turns and respect the feelings of others. The childminder helps children to adopt healthy eating habits. For instance, older children learn to peel oranges with little support, help themselves to water and enjoy healthy snacks. Children enjoy the outdoor play and fresh air. The childminder conducts daily checks on her premises and resources to keep children safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Individual children make good progress and any gaps in their learning are closing. Young children become used to routines and learn to socialise with others. Children learn to ride role-play cars safely. Children recognise different colours and make good attempts at making marks. Older children learn to sort, match and compare objects. They are developing good skills to solve problems.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 146982 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1127193 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 1994. She lives in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder operates her service from Monday to Thursday from 8am to 6pm, throughout most of the year. The childminder works jointly with her husband, who is her 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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