Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date 28 November 2018 Previous inspection date 21 October 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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This provision is good

n The childminder carefully reflects on the service she provides and uses this to drive forward improvements. For example, she has developed the space and resources used by children to enhance their learning experiences. n The childminder is kind, gentle and caring. She skilfully nurtures children's emotional well-being. Children flourish in the warm and welcoming atmosphere she carefully creates. The childminder improves children's developmental outcomes. n Children delight in exploring the interesting range of resources the childminder provides. They are supported in becoming eager and independent learners. n The childminder effectively supports children in learning about the natural world. For example, they collect leaves, sticks and natural materials and excitedly learn about the animals and birds they see when outside. n The childminder makes regular observations of children's activities to help her plan

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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 enhance the information obtained from parents about what their children know and can do when they join the setting so they can contribute more fully to their children's starting points n refine the use of monitoring children's progress to help them make even better progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector looked at the rooms and resources used by the children. n The inspector observed the children as they were engaged in a variety of activities. The inspector discussed the children's activities with the childminder. n The inspector considered how the childminder reflects on her practice and the links she makes with parents. n The inspector discussed how the childminder observes and assesses the children's progress. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she met the recommendations set at the last inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the signs and symptoms that may give her cause for concern about the welfare of a child in her care. She knows the procedure to follow if she has any concerns. She has made herself aware of how to identify any children who may be at risk of being exposed to extreme ideas or behaviours. The childminder carries out detailed risk assessments which help her to keep children safe. For example, she carefully teaches children how to behave around any animals they may encounter. The childminder uses the training she accesses effectively, for instance, to support children's speech and language.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder consistently supports children's mathematical learning. For example, she includes numbers, shapes, size and weight in a wide variety of activities. Children delight in moving and dancing as they listen to music. Their physical development is supported well. They learn how to use simple technology as they press buttons on resources to make them play different songs. Children access resources easily and include them in different activities. Parents praise the childminder and the care she provides. They say their children make good progress. The childminder supports parents in extending their children's learning at home. Children benefit from the continuity in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have interesting opportunities to explore their local area. They learn about people whose experiences may be different to their own, for instance, on their regular trips to the local library. Children enjoy carrying out simple tasks. For example, they eagerly help to tidy away after activities and learn to care for their resources and environment. They learn to lead a healthy lifestyle and keep themselves safe and well. For instance, children independently wash their hands before and after eating. They are very secure in their relationship with the childminder and enjoy including her in their play. Children behave well and are happy and settled.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are sociable and self-confident. They delightedly use their developing imaginations as they create a 'picnic' and pretend to be 'hairdressers'. They form good bonds with each other and spontaneously hug and enjoy playing with each other. Children use their language skills to talk about how apples grow on 'apple trees' and gain satisfaction from sharing their learning. They experiment and become engrossed in their activities. For example, children become fascinated as they watch lights which change colour. They are prepared well for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 147179 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10061368 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 21 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1997. She lives in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder operates her service from Monday to Thursday, 8am to 5.30pm, for 48 weeks of the year.

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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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