Childminder 147248

Inspection date 23 April 2019 Previous inspection date 11 January 2016

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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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder works well in partnership with parents. She obtains detailed information from parents when children first start. This information exchange continues with both parties liaising to develop consistent support for children's continued good progress. n The childminder forms extremely secure attachments with children and values their unique ideas. Children settle well and thrive in her care. n The childminder monitors children's overall development, to help her identify any gaps to help them catch up. All children make good progress. n Children become confident communicators and build secure foundations for future learning. The childminder uses a wide range of effective teaching strategies to develop children's speaking, listening and vocabulary skills. n The childminder does not focus her professional development plans enough on raising the quality of teaching to strengthen outcomes for children even further.

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This provision is good

n The childminder misses some opportunities to provide resources that promote children's exploratory and investigative experiences when playing outdoors.

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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 plans for professional development to drive the quality of teaching even higher and raise levels of achievement for all children n enhance opportunities for children to gain better access to resources that support children's exploration and investigation in play.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She evaluated a focused activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and children's records. She discussed the childminder's policies and procedures with her. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other household members. n The inspector took account of the views of parents provided through written testimonials and questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder evaluates her provision well to identify where she can continue to make improvements. For example, she plans more outdoor visits to support children to gain confidence in their physical development and to enjoy outdoor learning even more. The childminder knows how to identify and report concerns about children's welfare to the appropriate agencies. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder values strong partnerships with parents, who comment positively about the service she offers and how settled their children are in her care. Their feedback is positive and they speak highly of the childminder and the care and attention she provides. Partnerships with other professionals and providers are established and help to extend the childminder's practice well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular observations and identifies children's next steps in learning. She plans exciting activities and experiences that are enjoyable. Children develop a wide range of physical skills. For example, children use a range of tools as they manipulate dough and create their own shapes using scissors to cut and thread cereal hoops onto spaghetti. The childminder extends their play with questions that help them to think more deeply. She introduces new words and vocabulary, such as 'green pickles and soft pears' as they read about the 'Hungry Caterpillar'. Children are happy. They make choices about their play and are encouraged to do so by the childminder. The childminder is skilled in supporting children's mathematical development. She constantly interacts with them and provides clues to help them think critically. Toddlers begin to understand early mathematics and count the different types of foods they can identify in

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is an excellent role model and provides extremely clear guidance to the children about her expectations. She consistently praises and encourages children to make choices and think about the feelings of other children. She teaches them right from wrong. The childminder is extremely caring and responsive to children's individual needs. Children show that they have very high levels of self-esteem and form exceptionally secure attachments with the childminder. Toddlers are highly independent and show great determination, such as when going to the toilet on their own. They are wonderfully happy and settled in her care. The childminder promotes children's good health extremely well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain good skills to help them with their future learning, including the move to school. Children develop strong social skills and physical development. For example, they thoroughly enjoy playing ball games in the garden and have fun on exciting visits to the local farms, zoos, play groups and local open parks with their friends. Children concentrate well and develop positive attitudes to learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 147248 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10061383 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 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 11 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in North Finchley in the London Borough of Barnet. She cares for children from Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6.30pm, 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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