Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date 5 March 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision is inadequate

n The childminder does not understand her safeguarding responsibilities. Her assistant is not aware of the procedures to follow should there be a concern about a child. n The childminder has not notified Ofsted of significant changes, such as when working with an assistant, to allow them to conduct relevant procedures and checks. n The childminder has not kept her professional development up to date. She has not maintained a good enough standard of knowledge and skills to deliver the educational programme for children well. She does not plan activities and experiences to help children achieve well in all areas of their learning. n The childminder does not reflect on her practice. The systems to supervise and support staff do not focus sharply enough on evaluating and enhancing their teaching skills.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder forms positive relationships with parents. She keeps them well informed about their child's day. Parents' comments show that they are happy with the service provided. n The childminder and her assistant are warm and friendly. They help children to build close relationships with them. Children are happy and settled in the childminder's home. n The childminder encourages children to adopt healthy lifestyles, for example they enjoy healthy snacks and balanced meals.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date ensure that all adults working with children improve their knowledge and understanding of child protection issues, including the 'Prevent' duty guidance, and fully understand their roles and responsibilities to safeguard children 16/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

develop knowledge and understanding of the significant events that must be notified to Ofsted, with regard to the use of assistants 16/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

provide Ofsted with all of the relevant information it needs to complete suitability checks for any persons who are aged 16 years or over, living or working on the premises 16/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

focus professional development more precisely on achieving and maintaining the skills, knowledge and understanding required to provide quality learning experiences for children 16/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve the arrangements for the supervision and monitoring of the assistants' practice and provide support, coaching and training to further develop their knowledge, skills and confidence. 16/04/2019

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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 strengthen self-evaluation to help identify any breaches of requirement and target all areas for development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the children's learning, the childminder's teaching and the practice of one of the assistants during a range of activities. n The inspector spoke with children, the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including the childminder's policies and the children's learning records. n The inspector checked evidence relating to the childminder and her assistants' suitability to work with children. n The inspector spoke with a parent to gain their views on the childminder's service.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder and the assistant present during the inspection have poor knowledge of child protection concerns relating to the 'Prevent' duty guidance. The childminder has not completed any training in child protection since registration. She has not kept up to date with current guidance and her knowledge is poor. The childminder is not aware of the requirement to train and monitor the practice of assistants. She has not taken relevant steps to ensure her assistants fully understand their role and responsibilities. The childminder does not follow procedures to notify Ofsted of significant changes or events in her setting. She has failed to provide detailed information about adults who have taken on roles as assistants. This means that Ofsted has not received information, as required, to complete suitability checks. The childminder does not evaluate her practice effectively to identify weaknesses. She completes

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

observations and assessments, and can explain children's next steps for learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder has a basic understanding of how to promote children's learning as they play. She gets to know children well and plans some group activities that follow their current interests. For example, children are supported with their physical development and mathematical understanding through activities, such as filling and emptying bottles. Children learn about colours as the childminder helps them to squeeze the paint into bottles and make shakers. The range of play experiences on offer does not promote all areas of children's learning well. For example, the childminder does not successfully promote children's literacy skills and their understanding of the world. The childminder provides an appropriate range of small-world toys and construction toys, which the children enjoy using.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses in safeguarding knowledge place children's health and well-being at significant risk. Children learn to share and be respectful towards others. They generally behave well and the childminder helps them to understand what is expected of them. Children benefit from daily fresh air and physical exercise. For example, they play in the childminder's garden or visit parks in the local area. However, the childminder does not help children to learn about diversity and the wider world. Young children settle quickly on arrival and are keen to begin exploring and learning.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Weaknesses in teaching mean that children do not make consistently good progress. Nevertheless, children are working within the typical range of development expected for their age and they acquire the basic skills they need in readiness for school. For example, younger children independently involve themselves in tidying up the toys. Older children develop skills to attend to their personal needs and communicate well. Children develop confidence and are eager to play and learn. They enjoy choosing and exploring the toys and activities by themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540227 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10080206 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Setting details

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in the London Borough of Barnet. She operates on Monday to Thursday from 9am to 1pm and on Friday from 9am to 11.30am, during term time only. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She works with two assistants.

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Setting details

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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