Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date 15 January 2019 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 offers a welcoming home-from-home environment. She is professional and organised. She has procedures to help her promote children's welfare effectively at all times. n The childminder uses information from her assessments of children's learning to plan opportunities that promote their ongoing development. She works closely with parents and other settings that the children also attend to provide a consistent approach to their learning and care. n The childminder knows children well, and she understands how they learn and develop. She provides interesting opportunities for children that follow their interests. Children are successfully engaged and motivated to learn. For instance, babies respond positively to story time with the childminder. They copy and sign the sounds that animals make. n Children behave well. They listen to the childminder and respond positively to her high expectations and the boundaries she sets. They learn to manage their feelings and

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This provision is good

emotions, and follow routines well. For example, children are learning to share and interact with each other. n The childminder does not consistently provide sufficient opportunities for children to play outdoors to further develop a healthy sensory system, to support higher-level attention and, thereby, improve outcomes.

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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 consider more opportunities for the children to play outdoors to enhance all aspects of their learning and development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities 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 persons living in the household. n The inspector interacted with the children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The qualified childminder is constantly striving to improve and shares her knowledge with other colleagues. She implements robust risk assessments and keeps detailed records of children's attendance. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of local safeguarding procedures and knows exactly what to do if she were to have a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder has very strong relationships with parents. Parents are very positive about the service that is provided. They particularly appreciate the childminder's flexible approach, which helps to provide continuity in care for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder ensures that she can meet children's needs, right from the start. She works closely with parents to find out about children's interests and prior learning. She values this information and uses it to immediately start planning for children's next steps in learning. Young children are given many opportunities to express their ideas and develop their communication skills and imaginations as they play. For example, they immediately started bouncing up and down when they heard the 'Jumping bean' song. They can pick up small objects between their thumb and fingers, and love posting into an array of boxes. The childminder plans a varied and exciting range of activities that help children learn about the wider world beyond their own community.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop strong emotional bonds with the childminder, which nurtures their well- being. They are confident and inquisitive learners. The childminder helps children to understand the importance of caring for the resources. Children respond positively and are learning to help to tidy up, for example, after their snack time. They are willing to try new food textures and tastes. Children are developing their independence and learning to put on their hats, coats and shoes in readiness for going outside. The childminder makes good use of amenities in the local area, including the library, the children's centre and soft-play areas.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They are acquiring strong foundations in literacy and mathematics that will support them well as they move to the next stage in their learning. Children are confident to communicate their needs and ideas, and they respond to the songs and rhymes that link to their interests. Children show a keen interest in the world around them and are developing a love of books. They squeal with delight and fascination when turning the pages or looking under flaps to discover what is next. They settle into new environments quickly and overcome their initial inhibitions. Children have positive attitudes and a love of learning as they prepare for the new challenges they will encounter in the future.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539170 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10079215 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 2 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Hendon in London. She operates between 7am and 6pm from Monday to Thursday and from 8am to 1pm on Friday, all year except for Jewish holidays and family holidays.

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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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