Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date 12 March 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder does not effectively assess children's learning and development to plan for the next steps in their learning. This limits the progress children make from their starting points. The childminder does not recognise the requirement to complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years, and to share a copy with the parents. n The childminder does not provide children with a range of activities and resources to help support them to develop their understanding of the similarities and differences between themselves and others. n The childminder does not effectively evaluate her practice and the provision to help identify and target areas for improvement.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder manages children's behaviour in an appropriate manner. For example, children follow clear boundaries and learn to value and respect others. n The childminder is vigilant in her supervision of children, and conducts effective risk assessments to help her to identify potential hazards and to reduce risks. n Partnerships with parents are developing well. Parents say that they are happy with their children's care. They say that the childminder keeps them well informed about their children's activities and routines.

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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 improve the use of observations and assessments to identify gaps in children's progress and to effectively monitor and plan for children's next steps in learning 22/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve knowledge of how to review children's progress at aged two years, and to write a summary to share with their parents. 22/04/2019

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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 extend opportunities to help children learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others n develop self-evaluation processes to accurately identify all areas for development, and to improve the quality of the provision further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector looked at areas of the premises used for childminding, and checked relevant documentation, including children's learning records. n The inspector observed children engaged in activities, including when they were interacting with the childminder, and assessed the impact on their learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder, and talked to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector and the childminder jointly observed children, and evaluated an activity together. n The inspector spoke to parents and reviewed their feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of wider safeguarding issues and has completed online training to update her knowledge. For example, she can identify signs of radicalisation and signs that may raise concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder understands the procedures for reporting such concerns. However, she has not evaluated her practice, and has not identified weaknesses. For example, her planning is weak, and she does not monitor or review children's progress effectively. This means that she cannot promptly identify any gaps in their learning and development. The childminder does not fully understand the principles of the progress check for children at the age of two years. She does not know the requirement to share a copy of this with the parents, which would support continuity in children's learning and help them to make greater progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not have a clear understanding of all the learning and development requirements. She does not identify and plan for children's next steps in their learning using information gained from observations. Despite this, children engage in suitable learning experiences. For example, children enjoy playing with the cars and pretend food. The childminder extends their understanding of mathematics. For example, she encourages them to count and identify colours. The childminder has an adequate awareness of the importance of supporting children's early communication skills. For example, children enjoy drawing and using stickers to make umbrella cards for their mothers. The childminder extends their learning by asking questions and introducing new words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children develop close relationships with the childminder and show they are settled and secure in her care. The childminder is a calm and positive role model who regularly praises children's efforts and achievements. However, the childminder does not sufficiently support children to develop their awareness of each other and the wider community. The childminder provides children with adequate opportunities to become independent. For example, children help to tidy up, and they access resources independently to extend their learning. The childminder teaches children about good hygiene practices, and provides them with healthy meals and snacks to enjoy. The childminder encourages children to be active. For example, she ensures children have daily exercise and fresh air.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children develop some skills that help prepare them for the next stage in their learning and eventual move to school. For example, older children are confident and curious to learn. They enjoy leading their own play, such as being imaginative and pretend to be hairdressers and talk on the phone to others. However, weakness in planning means the childminder does not support children well enough to make the best possible progress in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537761 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10067480 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 - 6 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in the London Borough of Barnet. She offers full and part-time care, each weekday from 7am to 7pm throughout most of the year. The childminder provides funded early education for children aged two-, three- and four- years-old.

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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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Registers

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