Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date 7 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 Children have established strong bonds with the childminder. They are very happy, content and relaxed in her care. This helps to support children's emotional development. n The childminder is well organised. She implements clear policies and procedures and ensures her home is secure. The childminder assesses risks to minimise hazards in the play environment. This helps to keep children safe. n The childminder talks to children as they play together and asks them questions to encourage them to think. She responds positively to emerging words and holds conversations with children. This helps to develop their language and communication skills effectively. n The childminder is a very good role model to all children. She is polite, respectful and uses consistent, gentle reminders and praise to help children play well together and respect the needs of others. This helps children to gain confidence and self-esteem.

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This provision is good

n All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good, steady progress in their development. They have a positive attitude to learning. n The childminder has not fully explored ways to enhance her professional development further to extend her knowledge to a higher level. n The childminder does not consistently maximise opportunities to develop younger children's understanding of the importance of good hygiene procedures such as washing hands before eating snack and not walking around eating food.

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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 explore additional professional development opportunities to help raise the quality of teaching and children's learning to an even higher level n strengthen opportunities for children to learn more consistently about the importance of good hygiene procedures.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding. n The inspector observed interaction between the childminder and children and assessed its impact on children's learning and development. n The inspector reflected on an activity with the childminder. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability of household members, children's learning journals and a sample of policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about her practice at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the different types of abuse and knows how to report any concerns if she suspects a child is at risk of harm. The childminder evaluates her practice. She identifies some ways of enhancing the care and learning she provides. For example, she has recently reflected on how her home is set up to enable children to access resources. The childminder has regular contact with other childminders in the local area, which helps her to share ideas and discuss good practice. The childminder has established positive partnerships with parents and ensures that they know about their children's development and progress. For instance, she encourages them to share information about children's learning at home. The childminder has established links with local schools. This contributes towards preparing children for their future move on to the next stage in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has created an engaging play environment, which children are eager and keen to investigate. They move freely about and confidently explore the good range of interesting, age-appropriate and easily accessible resources. The childminder gathers useful information from parents when children start at the setting, uses observations of children well and plans enjoyable ways to support children's learning and follow their interests. For example, children delight in building towers from a wide range of objects and then knocking them down. The childminder supports children's emerging mathematical skills well. For instance, she counts as they play and discusses size and shapes as they paint.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have fun and enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. For example, they giggle with joy when listening to different sounds made by the childminder as she scrunches up pieces of paper. The childminder supports children's understanding of sharing and taking turns effectively. She helps children to adopt a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy healthy meals and snacks and have regular opportunities to be active. They enjoy trips to local toddler groups, the woodland and parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated to learn. They make good progress from their starting points and are developing the key skills they need for their next stage of learning. Children enjoy using musical instruments to make sounds and singing songs. They are eager to read their favourite books, turning the pages and anticipating what may happen next. Younger children are encouraged to be independent and carry out tasks for themselves, including feeding themselves and tidying up before moving on to the next activity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540823 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 10091552 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the Muswell Hill area, in the London Borough of Haringey. The childminder is available to work weekdays from 8am until 6pm, for most of the year. She 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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