Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date 5 February 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 gathers useful information from parents about children's development when they first join her setting. This enables her to plan appropriate activities to meet their individual needs, and children make good progress. n The childminder and her assistant are friendly and welcoming. They provide a warm, homely environment for children to play and learn. n Children's emotional well-being is supported well by the childminder and her assistant. Children are confident and happy. They develop good relationships with the childminder and her assistant, and they display good levels of self-esteem. n The childminder forms effective partnerships with parents. She shares information about children on a daily basis to keep them informed and involved in their children's care and learning. n The childminder does not build on her teaching skills. For example, she has not fully established the use of her tracking and monitoring systems to gain a more precise

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This provision is good

understanding of children's learning over time. n The childminder does not provide enough time for children to answer her or show their knowledge when she asks them questions. n The childminder does not make the most out of opportunities to communicate with other early years professionals more consistently.

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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 develop even more use of existing assessments and monitoring procedures to gain a more precise overview of children's progress over time n provide further time for children to play without interruption, to think carefully and respond to questions to help them fully develop their communication and language skills n build on the relationships with other early years professionals to strengthen the consistency of shared care and learning experiences for children even further.

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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 indoors and outdoors 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 at the premises. n The inspector spoke with the assistant and 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities to protect children from harm. She knows how to record and report any concerns about children's well-being. This includes where children may be at risk of harm from extreme behaviours or views. The childminder has robust policies and procedures to keep children safe and well. For example, she ensures that her premises are secure and conducts regular risk assessments to minimise hazards in her play environment. The childminder provides effective support for her assistant to ensure they are clear about their roles and responsibilities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a good range of resources and organises her play area well. This helps children to make independent choices about what they would like to play with. Children are creative and use their imaginations well. For instance, they spend some time playing with play dough to recreate experiences they are familiar with. The childminder supports children's literacy skills well. For example, children enjoy looking at and listening to their favourite stories. The childminder encourages children to develop their mathematical skills in daily activities. She counts with children and helps them to learn about shapes and sizes. Children explore simple forms of technology and find out how things work, such as resources with buttons.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant are affectionate and attentive to children's individual needs. They are positive role models and actively praise children for their efforts and achievements. They encourage the children to be kind and respectful towards others. Children behave well and develop a sense of trust with the childminder and her assistant. This helps children settle quickly and they know what is expected of them. The childminder provides children with freshly cooked healthy meals and snacks. She teaches young children about the importance of good hygiene and they help her with tasks, for example tidying their toys. Children benefit from fresh air and physical exercise outdoors. The childminder talks to them about keeping safe, for example, by holding onto the rail while going down the stairs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good social skills. They are eager to play and join in, and demonstrate friendly behaviour. They form good relationships with the childminder, her assistant and each other. Children enjoy choosing books for a story and they learn that written words have a meaning. The childminder prepares children well for the next stage in their learning, including their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540134 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10080048 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in East Barnet in the London Borough of Barnet. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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