Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date 4 April 2019 Previous inspection date 8 November 2017

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate. This means that she has up-to-date knowledge of how to meet the needs of children in the event of an accident. n The childminder completes risk assessments and carries out daily checks to help keep her premises safe. She recognises what may constitute a risk or hazard to children of all ages. n The childminder understands how to safeguard children and keep them safe. She is aware of the possible signs that indicate children might be at risk of harm. The childminder knows who to contact in the event of a concern about a child's welfare. n The childminder is fully aware of the importance of working in partnership with parents. She plans to share information about children's ongoing development and learning, as well as gather information from parents about children's learning at home. n The childminder knows how to positively manage children's behaviour. She discusses

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This provision meets requirements

providing children with clear guidance about the difference between right and wrong and reinforcing appropriate rules and boundaries. n The childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn and develop. She understands the importance of monitoring children's progress and how to offer additional support to close any potential gaps. She plans to provide activities that follow children's individual interests and promote what they need to learn next. n The childminder has considered ways to help her reflect on and improve her practice.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration. Inspection activities

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector checked the evidence of suitability of the childminder and other members of her household. n The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and the systems she has in place to keep children safe. n The inspector viewed the areas where childminding will take place and had a discussion about the resources that the childminder will provide. n The inspector and the childminder discussed how she intends to monitors children's learning and development and how she will share this information with parents.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY432316 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10079473 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 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 8 November 2017

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Oakleigh Park, in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder offers care from 8am to 6pm for five days a week, all year round, except for family holidays. She 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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