Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date 27 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 quickly form strong attachments with the childminder. They are happy and inquisitive learners. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder works closely with them to keep them informed about their children's progress. Parents are complimentary about the care that their children receive and the development that their children are making. n Children behave well. For instance, the childminder helps them to begin to understand some age-appropriate boundaries in her home. n The childminder provides a safe, well-organised environment both inside and out. She offers a large choice of stimulating, easily accessible resources that she uses to promote development in all areas of learning. Children independently choose what they would like to play with and concentrate on their chosen activities. n The childminder has developed effective systems to help include parents in planning. This partnership supports her in providing stimulating activities that capture children's

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This provision is good

interests and helps them make good progress in their learning. n The childminder invests time working with parents when they first join, to get to know the child and family and to gain accurate starting points for children. n The childminder helps children to develop good listening skills and to follow instructions, but she does not always recognise when to give children time to think about and express their ideas. n The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's learning, but on occasions, this information is not gathered effectively.

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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 provide children with more time to express their ideas in their own words, in order to extend learning as fully as possible n enhance the use of assessment information collected to help raise achievement even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector looked at the rooms in the house used for childminding, the outside area and the resources used by children. n The inspector observed children as they were engaged in a variety of activities and assessed the impact that these had on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the day. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from written statements received. n The inspector looked at a range of relevant documentation, including children's records, policies and procedures, and evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises. She discussed how the childminder observes and assesses children's progress.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to identify the possible signs of abuse and neglect and knows the action to take if she is concerned about a child. The childminder is part of a childminding network that shares information that is used to improve the quality of care and education in her provision. The childminder provides children with an exciting learning programme which includes, for example, weekly visits to places such as museums, zoos and farms. Parents provide positive feedback about the care and rich learning experiences that their children receive. The childminder is able to reflect on her practice and identifies areas of strength and areas for development. She is aware of what she needs to develop and has a plan of how this will be done.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy playing with the large range of resources available for them to choose from. The childminder provides children with activities based on their interests and on information gained from parents and her own observations of what they know. Children enjoy exploring a variety of sensory materials such as crazy soap, mud in the mud kitchen and paint in zip-lock bags. They make prune juice ice lollies together and learn that prune juice is good for their tummy. Children develop their imaginative and communication skills through role play inside and out. They enjoy developing early literacy skills by exploring storybooks and the puppets that accompany the books. The childminder uses photographs, observations and tracking sheets to regularly assess children. She frequently provides parents with information about their children's progress. The childminder identifies the next steps in children's learning and uses these

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a very effective settling procedure. As a result, children form strong, positive attachments with her and are confident and emotionally secure. The childminder places a strong emphasis on children's well-being. Children enjoy regular fresh air and exercise in the garden, in the local park and on their daily walks to the local primary school. The childminder promotes healthy eating, cooking fresh local produce for children's meals. She carefully monitors and provides for children's dietary and medical needs. The childminder supports children to become independent. She encourages them to use their cutlery at mealtimes and to clean their face after meals. Children learn to be kind to each other, to share and to take turns.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are sociable and confident. For example, they boldly initiate conversation with visitors, handing toys over to involve them in their imaginative play. All children make good progress, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They develop the skills required for the next stage in their learning. Children are independent and are able to make choices in their own play. Children are developing good communication and physical skills given their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540686 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10080067 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in New Barnet in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder operates from Monday to Wednesday, during term time only.

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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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