Childminder EY351131

Inspection date 6 March 2019 Previous inspection date 9 September 2015

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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 constantly reflects on the service she provides. She uses the views of parents and children to enhance children's learning experiences. For example, she identifies children's immediate interests and reviews the space and resources she provides to support these as fully as possible. n The childminder has high expectations of herself and children. She creates interesting, challenging activities, which children enjoy. She improves children's outcomes. n The childminder accurately observes and monitors children's learning and progress. She uses this information to plan what they need to learn next. Children make good progress from their different starting points. n Children participate with excitement in a wide range of activities outdoors. The childminder is skilled at supporting children to learn about the natural world. n Children thrive in the inclusive atmosphere that the childminder creates. They are

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This provision is good

happy, settled and ready to learn. The childminder supports their emotional well-being effectively. n The childminder does not consistently identify opportunities to build on her professional skills and knowledge. n The childminder does not always provide children with as much time as they need to formulate their ideas and express them in their own words.

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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 consider ways to focus more precisely on professional development, to raise the quality of teaching n provide children with more time to think and express their ideas in their own words, to support them in making as much progress as possible.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed children as they engaged in a variety of activities. n The inspector checked the rooms and resources used by the children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she has met the recommendations made at the last inspection. n The inspector considered how the childminder reflects on her practice and her partnerships with parents. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she observes and assesses children's progress and discussed the teaching and learning that took place.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the signs that may give her cause for concern about the welfare of a child in her care. She knows the procedure to follow if she has any concerns. She has made herself aware of how to identify any children who may be at risk of being exposed to extreme ideas or behaviours. The childminder constantly assesses risks and uses this information effectively to help her keep children safe. For example, hazards are identified and immediate action taken to remove them. The childminder works effectively with parents to help them extend their children's learning at home. Parents praise the 'overwhelming dedication' of the childminder and say they feel supported. Children benefit from the continuity in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children use their imagination as they play and delight in activities tailored to their individual interests. For example, they excitedly use props to enrich their favourite story. Children enjoy physical activity. They run, explore and love to show how they move in different ways. For instance, they display real enjoyment as they excitedly demonstrate their favourite dinosaur dance. Children confidently use simple technology as they press buttons to make resources light up and make sounds. The childminder is skilled at supporting all areas of learning. Children easily access a wide variety of resources. Children of all ages are supported to become independent learners.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children understand how to keep themselves safe and well. They eagerly talk about how they behave safely when out on their regular local walks. Children explain, for example about the different steps they take to cross the road safely. The childminder supports children to learn about important events from the past. For example, children make a display for Remembrance Day and the childminder enriches this with family photos. Children are encouraged to think about their similarities and differences. They learn about leading a healthy lifestyle and carry out simple manageable tasks. For example, children talk about their favourite fruit and help prepare their lunch.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and self-motivated. They spontaneously use their own learning. For example, children use their developing mathematical skills to count the legs on a spider and then compare the number of legs they have. They experiment with size and shape as they concentrate on filling a container with different sized balls. Children use their emerging literacy skills to complete sentences from their favourite story books. They eagerly learn the skills they need for the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY351131 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10061375 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 3 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 9 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Edgware, in the London Borough of Barnet. She provides her service Monday to Friday 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year round. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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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