Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date 6 February 2019 Previous inspection date 26 February 2016

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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 continually develops her professional skills and knowledge. For example, she reads online articles about childcare, to help her improve learning experiences for children. She attends training to enhance her knowledge of a wide range of safeguarding issues and to maintain a good understanding of first-aid procedures. n The childminder creates effective partnerships with parents to help enhance children's care and learning. Parents give very positive feedback on her service, including on the good variety of activities and outings which support children's learning well. n The childminder is skilled at building close and caring bonds with children. For instance, she has a very effective system to help them settle in when they join her provision. Children demonstrate that they are confident, happy and secure in the childminder's care. n Children make good progress from their individual starting points and their

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This provision is good

development is within the typical range for their ages. This includes children who speak English as an additional language, who learn to understand and express themselves in English. n On occasion, the childminder misses opportunities to support children's thinking skills. For example, she does not consistently allow time for them to listen and respond to questions. n The childminder does not provide consistent opportunities for children to explore and play with a wide range of media and materials, such as natural objects and resources with a variety of textures.

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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 make the most of opportunities to support children to develop their thinking skills n provide plentiful opportunities for children to explore a wide range of media and materials to help support their creative development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed a range of activities and discussed these with the childminder to assess the quality of teaching and its impact on children's learning. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder at various points throughout the inspection to consider aspects of leadership and management and safeguarding. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including plans and safeguarding information. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and considered their views and experiences. n The inspector took account of parents' views from their written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs that might indicate a child is at risk of being harmed and the steps to follow should she have concerns about children's welfare. She assesses any potential hazards to children in her home and when she takes them on outings, and puts measures in place to minimise these. The childminder regularly reviews the quality of her service to identify where she can make further improvements. She asks parents for their views and takes account of children's interests when planning activities or updating resources. She has developed effective links with schools that the older children also attend, which supports good continuity in their care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children to find out about their interests and what they can already do. She uses this information effectively to plan for the next steps in their learning. For example, the childminder had noticed that children were easily able to complete simple peg-puzzles, so she introduced jigsaw puzzles to challenge them further. The childminder promotes children's language and communication skills well. For example, she sings songs and rhymes to babies and toddlers as a way of introducing a wide range of words and speech sounds. Children enjoy activities that help them to learn about different people and communities. For example, they enjoyed a Burn's Night celebration, when they listened to music and poetry and sampled traditional Scottish food.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides consistent guidance to support children's understanding of behavioural boundaries. For instance, she encourages them to help with tasks such as tidying up and praises them when they share toys with other children. She takes children to sessions at a local playgroup and library, as a way for them to meet other children and develop important social skills. Children are kind and caring towards each other and behave well. The childminder supports children's enjoyment of healthy lifestyles effectively. For instance, she provides nutritious, home-cooked meals, to help ensure that children receive a good balance of healthy foods. Children enjoy playing and exercising outdoors each day, in the childminder's garden, at a local playground or during walks in the woods.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire a range of skills to support their future development and their eventual move to school. They become increasingly independent and learn to manage personal care tasks such as feeding themselves and using the toilet. Children learn about mathematics through activities which include counting and playing with shapes. They enjoy looking at books and practise making marks, which helps to support good literacy skills. Babies and toddlers show high levels of curiosity and concentration as they explore a variety of musical instruments. They discover how to create sounds through different movements, such as shaking and tapping. This helps them to learn about sounds and develop good hand-to-eye coordination.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY415098 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10061417 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 26 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in the London Borough of Barnet. She provides care all day, from Monday to Friday, for most of the year.

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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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