Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date 29 August 2018 Previous inspection date 13 August 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder helps children to develop strong physical skills. She provides lots of opportunities for children to use and develop strength in the small muscles in their hands, for example, to complete puzzles. Children enjoy outdoor activities each day. They have opportunities to walk, run and engage in challenges, such as an obstacle course, that contribute to living a healthy lifestyle. n The children are becoming confident communicators. The childminder skilfully extends their vocabulary as they play. She listens to the single words children use and repeats back using the word in a short sentence, for example. n The childminder makes very good use of the local environment. Children are becoming familiar with the people in the community, such as the local shopkeepers and fire fighters. n Children have good relationships with the childminder. She works with their parents closely, sharing information daily that helps to provide continuity for children's care and

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The provision is good

learning. n The childminder attends regular training that keeps her up to date with changes to legislation. She uses what she learns to raise her awareness, for example, about safeguarding children from harm.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Sometimes the childminder asks children questions and then answers them herself. She does not give them time to process the question and articulate a response. n The childminder knows the children well and assesses their development but does not monitor their progress precisely enough to identify and plan for any less obvious gaps in teaching or learning.

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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

n give children more time to consider questions asked and express their ideas n use assessments to monitor children's development more precisely to identify and plan for any less obvious gaps in teaching or learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector checked the suitability of the childminder and those living in the household. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children. n The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children and how she challenged their learning. n The inspector sampled documents, including children's learning and development records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has evaluated her practice and made worthwhile changes to maintain good-quality provision. For example, she has introduced more activities that have supported children to develop skills to operate toys. The childminder has a strong understanding of child protection. She knows the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and how to report any concerns to protect their welfare. She takes measures to decrease risks in her home, such as reducing the temperature of the water to prevent scalds when children wash their hands. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder works well with parents to help build on children's development together. For example, one parent comments, 'When I was potty training [my child], the childminder gave me some helpful tips along the way.'

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's development, and plans activities to extend their learning using their interests. The childminder supports young children to develop good language skills. She uses visual clues to introduce words, for example, in books when reading stories, and describes what children are doing as they play. The childminder adapts activities to enhance and engage children's interest. She teaches children early mathematical skills, including recognition of shapes and colours. The childminder teaches the youngest children good personal and social skills. They are happy and friendly individuals. She prepares children well for their move to school, as they get older.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to build a strong sense of belonging. She settles children, taking care to follow routines from home. Young children have warm relationships with the childminder and use her as a secure base from which to explore. During a painting activity, children enjoy talking about their picture, such as naming their sister and dog. The childminder helps children to manage their behaviour well. She gives them time to sort out their own tussles and intervenes to provide distraction when necessary. She helps children learn right from wrong and to share together. The childminder encourages children to be independent, such as putting toys away when they have finished with them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn a good range of skills that prepares them well for future learning. Older children are independent and confident, ready for their move to school. Children solve problems as they investigate and explore resources that teach them cause and effect. For example, they turn, push, press or slide a knob to reveal a surprise hiding inside. Children behave well. They learn to share and take turns. Children enjoy a range of activities in the community that helps to develop their confidence around new people and to make friends.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 147275 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10061369 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 13 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in the London Borough of Barnet. She offers full-time and part-time care each weekday, from 7.30am to 6pm, throughout most of the year. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Registers

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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