Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date 22 February 2019 Previous inspection date 13 June 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 offers a warm and welcoming environment where children settle well into daily routines and develop a sense of belonging. Their behaviour is good. n The childminder provides a wide range of easily accessible resources. Children are supported in becoming motivated and independent learners. n Children are challenged well during play to extend their learning. As a result, they make good progress. n The childminder supports children's physical well-being effectively. There are many opportunities for the children to play outside, to manage their own risks and challenge their developing physical skills. n The childminder's planning does not always accurately reflect the individual learning and development of each child. n Information requested from parents is not thorough enough to ascertain what their children know and can do, when they join the setting. Therefore, the childminder cannot use this information effectively to quickly assess children's starting points and

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This provision is good

identify children who may need additional support.

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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 focus planning more precisely on children's individual learning and development goals to help them make even better progress n ensure that children's starting points are accurately assessed, including through gathering information from parents, to be able to gauge what stage the children are at when they join the setting.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector looked at the rooms and resources used by the children. n The inspector observed children as they were engaged in a variety of activities, including outdoor play. n The inspector spoke to the childminder's assistant. n The inspector discussed how the childminder observes and assesses the children's progress. n The inspector took into account the views of one parent. n The inspector sampled a number of documents, including safeguarding and children's learning and assessment documents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has completed safeguarding training. The childminder and her assistant can explain the signs and symptoms that may raise concerns about a child's welfare and know the reporting procedures to follow. The childminder has addressed recommendations from the previous inspection. This has led to improvements in the quality of teaching and learning. She offers a safe and welcoming environment for children. She completes risk assessments and implements procedures to ensure that they are safe and protected in her home. For example, she uses a door-monitoring system. She regularly has supervision with her assistant to ensure good practice, and is supporting them to attain a level 3 childcare qualification.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder seizes opportunities to ask questions that extend children's thinking and knowledge. For example, while playing with play dough, children were encouraged to count how many objects they made, the shapes they made and the colours they used. Children are encouraged to develop their knowledge of letters and sounds, and some are able to read three- and four-letter words. Children enjoy looking at the many books available for them to read. The childminder encourages the older children to sound out words and letters, and the children are confident when retelling the story. She asks open-ended questions, allowing children time to think and respond. She is aware of children's stage of development and is able to support them well with their next steps.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides good personal care and flexible routines for all children. The childminder and her assistant meet children's individual needs sensitively and effectively. Children carry out simple acts of self-care. For instance, they are encouraged to wash their hands after toileting and before lunch. They enjoy completing manageable tasks, and the childminder supports their independence. The childminder nurtures children's emotional well-being and they behave well. They have a secure relationship with the childminder and are happy and content. Those who come in upset very quickly settle into the routine. Children play well and enjoy doing activities together. The childminder works closely with parents and encourages them to provide a healthy packed lunch for their children. Water is accessible to children throughout the day.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They are confident and self-motivated learners. They count objects, recognise numerals and show good literacy skills. Older children are able to sound out most of the letters in a book and recognise and count numbers throughout play. They extend their own activities as they independently access resources. For example, they took a toy car from the shelf and moved it around the room in large circles making car sounds and taking it 'over the bridge'. They excitedly told the assistant they were 'driving to the park'. Children use their imagination well and the childminder and her assistant help to foster this. Children care for their resources and environment as they tidy away the toys after play. They develop the skills they need in readiness for their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY465486 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10061431 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 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 13 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Kingsbury, in the London Borough of Barnet. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a level 3 childcare certificate.

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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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