Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date 19 December 2018 Previous inspection date 20 May 2014

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder has not taken prompt enough action to provide Ofsted with information to complete the full and relevant checks on some of her assistants working on the premises. n While the childminder gathers information about children from their parents she does not obtain as much information as possible about what children already know and can do when they join the setting.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder makes regular and detailed observations about children's learning. She uses this information effectively to plan what children need to learn next. n Children enjoy using the varied and easily accessible resources the childminder provides. They are supported in becoming independent and confident learners. n Children are secure in their relationship with the childminder. They confidently turn to her for help and support, if needed. The childminder nurtures children's emotional well- being. n The childminder provides children with interesting opportunities to learn about the local area and people whose experiences may be different to their own. n Parents say they are happy with the service the childminder provides. The childminder supports them in extending their children's learning at home effectively. Children benefit from the continuity in their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date provide Ofsted with all the information needed to enable suitability checks to be carried out on assistants working on the premises. 23/01/2019

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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 the information provided by 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.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed the premises, including the outdoor area, and the resources used by children. n The inspector observed children as they were engaged in a variety of activities. n The inspector considered how the childminder reflects on her practice and her partnerships with parents. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she observes and assesses the children's progress, and discussed the teaching and learning which took place.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has not provided Ofsted with information about some of her assistants who are working on the premises. The childminder has taken too little action to provide this information so Ofsted can complete the relevant checks. Nonetheless, all assistants working on the premises have a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Overall, the risks to children are minimal. The childminder is secure in her understanding of 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 how to identify any children who may be exposed to extreme ideas or behaviours. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder supports the professional development of her assistants, for example, through supervision and training.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder consistently supports children's mathematical learning. For example, she includes counting, shapes and measurement in a wide variety of activities. The childminder supports children's physical well-being. For instance, children delightedly jump, run and create their own exercises. Children explore the differences between themselves and their problem solving skills are supported. For example, they become interested in thinking about how they have different coloured eyes. Children confidently engage in conversations with the childminder and each other. Their language skills develop well. The childminder plans carefully to extend children's learning and follow their interests. All children make good progress and their outcomes are improved.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder has not provided Ofsted with the information needed about some of the assistants she employs. However, she does not leave those assistants alone with children and they are supervised at all times to help keep children safe. Children enjoy learning about leading a healthy lifestyle as they explore different fruits and vegetables. Children enjoy carrying out simple acts of self-care and their independence is supported effectively. Children behave well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and settled. They enjoy their time with the childminder. They are self-motivated, keen to join in different activities and excitedly share their learning with each other. For example, they use their developing imaginations as they 'cook' together. They happily share their resources and space. Children use their emerging literacy skills to match letters to pictures and gain a sense of satisfaction for their achievements. They are prepared well for the next stage in their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472312 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10083108 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 20 May 2014

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The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Edgeware, in the London borough of Barnet. She operates her service Monday to Friday from 6am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She works with assistants.

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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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