Childminder EY537437

Inspection date 13 December 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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's environment is well laid out. Children easily access resources and make independent choices about what they would like to play with. They move freely about the room, demonstrating that they feel safe and secure. n The childminder supports children self-esteem well. She praises children and encourages them to have a go at new activities and to keep trying. Children learn to have a 'can-do' attitude and become resilient learners. n The childminder monitors children's progress exceedingly well and identifies the next steps in their learning. She acts quickly to plan play experiences to close any gaps in their development. Children make good progress from their starting points. n Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder keeps parents very well informed about their children's achievements and they discuss what children are learning at home. n Children have formed strong bonds with the childminder. They go to her for cuddles

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This provision is good

and reassurance, and the childminder responds well to their needs. n Although the childminder reflects well on her practice and is ambitious to drive her setting forward, she does not consistently use the views of children when reflecting on ways to improve, to extend further the quality of her setting. n The childminder misses some opportunities to extend children's mathematical knowledge during play.

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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 review and strengthen opportunities for children to learn about mathematical concepts during play n reflect and develop ways to use the children's views in the self-evaluation of the setting.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of all persons living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is professional and well organised. She is proactive in ensuring she keeps up to date with any changes in legislation and good practice. The childminder knows how to identify signs that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She knows how to report any concerns she has about children's welfare. The childminder follows her secure policies to ensure the smooth running of the setting and to promote children's welfare. The childminder takes children on visits in the local community, such as to the library and playgroups, to learn about the local area. She considers children's safety when she plans trips out, to ensure she keeps them safe. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder reflects on her practice and identifies areas to develop further, to ensure that she continues to meet the needs of those children who attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is passionate about her role. She is well qualified and has a good understanding of how children learn through play. She uses her good knowledge of child development to plan challenging activities that extend their learning. For example, the childminder supports physical development and encourages younger babies to reach and crawl for the resources around them. The childminder supports children's developing vocabulary well. For instance, during play with animal figures, she introduces animal names and noises to encourage children to experiment with sounds and words. The childminder supports babies to build confidence in their physical skills, such as when they begin to walk independently.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder values children's choices and provides them with daily opportunities to freely choose what they want to do. Babies are inquisitive and safely explore different objects that are within their reach. The childminder implements consistent rules and boundaries for children to follow. She works closely with parents to provide consistency when managing children's behaviour. Children develop good social skills. Younger children begin to learn to share resources with others. For example, they pass objects and successfully receive them back. The childminder helps children to adopt healthy lifestyles. Children eat healthy, balanced food and have regular opportunities for physical play. They visit the local park with the childminder to use large play equipment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, independent and develop good social skills. They are gaining skills for their future learning and eventual move to school. They listen, concentrate and are eager to learn. Babies learn how things work, for example, when they press buttons on toys and see what happens. Their smiles show they enjoy learning new skills. Children learn about people who are different from themselves and talk about other cultures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537437 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10079321 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 5 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Colindale, in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder is open on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am until 6pm, for most of the year. The childminder holds an early years 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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Registers

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