Home Childcarer in Barnet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 July 2018 27 July 2015

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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 understands basic safeguarding practice and reporting procedures; however, she lacks confidence when discussing some wider child protection issues.  The childminder does not consistently model language well for older children to learn good pronunciation and grammar.  The childminder does not use observations and assessments accurately enough to form a clear picture of children's development and use it to plan future learning opportunities.  The childminder does not effectively keep her knowledge up to date or develop her teaching skills further. Self-evaluation is not robust enough to identify weaknesses in practice and does not reflect the views of parents.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has a kind and caring attitude towards children. They come to her for cuddles when they need reassurance.  The childminder has discussions with parents about children's care and daily activities, and encourages their input to children's learning. They speak highly of the childminder describing her as 'kind, caring and patient'.  The childminder supports children's emotional development well. She encourages the children to share and follow the 'house rules'.  The childminder responds well to the needs of the children. For example, she knows when they are tired. She carries out personal care routines with sensitivity.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Due Date

 develop a more confident knowledge of all safeguarding issues, particularly around the 'Prevent' duty and female genital mutilation 20/08/2018

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 provide more support for children's developing language skills. 01/09/2018

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

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 improve the quality of ongoing observations and assessments to identify children's achievements more accurately and use these to plan challenging activities that support children to make better progress  review and make better use of opportunities to keep knowledge and teaching skills up to date  improve self-evaluation to identify and address all weaknesses in practice swiftly and raise the quality to a good standard.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises and looked at relevant documentation.  The inspector considered the views of parents in writing and in person.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector assessed the indoor and outdoor environments.  The inspector and the childminder jointly evaluated an activity together.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not make good enough use of self-evaluation and opportunities to develop her knowledge and skills and improve outcomes for children. The childminder has strong relationships with parents. She gathers some information from parents and other settings that children attend about what children can do and makes observations as children play. However, she does not use this information effectively to monitor children's progress and ensure they continually make good progress. Overall, the childminder has a suitable awareness of possible concerns about children's welfare and knows whom to contact when worried. However, she lacks confidence in her understanding of some wider safeguarding issues. She carries out effective risk assessments and minimises potential hazards to maintain a safe environment for children. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder has a wide selection of resources, which children access easily and make independent choices about their play. She observes children's learning. However, she does not assess her observations well enough to plan challenging learning experiences that support children's next steps in their learning. The activities that the childminder does provide are varied and children enjoy them. For example, she builds brick towers with younger children and talks about the colours and how high they can build them. Older children build more detailed structures and talk about what they have created. The childminder supports young children's language skills. For example, she uses books and encourages children to repeat words to her. However, she is less able to ensure older children benefit from the best opportunities to reach a good standard of English.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Although there are some weaknesses in the childminder's practice, overall, she supports children's welfare appropriately. Children are confident, and feel safe and secure in her care. The childminder effectively manages and promotes children's positive behaviour and teaches children how to follow rules, such as being kind to others. Children are developing their independence. They can complete small tasks by themselves, such as finding their shoes to go outside. The childminder implements consistent routines so that children know what to expect. They settle quickly at sleep times and sit confidently for meals. The childminder offers high praise and celebrates their good behaviour.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

The weaknesses in teaching, particularly with language development, mean that children do not make good enough progress. Despite this, children are learning some skills to help prepare them for the next stage in their learning or school. For example, children learn how to share and take turns when using toys. Children are happy and friendly. They settle quickly into the daily routine and are excited about outings to local playgroups and walks in the park. They are beginning to take risks and learn about how to use equipment safely.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY446296 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1131869 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 July 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Hendon, in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder offers care during weekdays and operates all year round. She holds a qualification in childcare at level 3.

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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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