Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date 24 April 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 has made a good start to childminding. For example, since registration, she has started studying for a higher qualification in childcare to improve her knowledge and practice further. n The childminder knows the children well. She collects relevant information from parents from the outset to help plan varied and interesting activities. Children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder and her assistant are positive role models. They are kind and approachable. This helps to secure warm relationships with the children. Children are settled and show that they are happy at the setting. n The childminder and her assistant are vigilant in their supervision of children. They carry out regular risk assessments at home and when on outings to help keep children safe. n The childminder creates a stimulating and attractive environment, with a wide range of multicultural toys and resources. Children who speak English as an additional language

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This provision is good

have many opportunities to hear and use their home language, such as Spanish and Portuguese. This builds on children's self-esteem and confidence. n The childminder has not fully considered how to support the youngest children during group times to help them make the most of all learning experiences. n At times, the childminder misses opportunities to increase children's understanding of how to identify and manage age-appropriate risks.

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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 review the organisation of group activities to support all children, particularly the younger ones, to help them make the best possible progress n make full use of opportunities to deepen children's understanding of age-appropriate risks and how to manage these more effectively.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She accompanied the childminder and children on an outing. n The inspector had a tour of the areas that the childminder uses for childminding and discussed the risk assessment procedures with her. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and her assistant during the inspection. She interacted with the children at appropriate times. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the suitability checks of the childminder and her assistant, and children's learning records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant know how to identify and report concerns to protect children's welfare. The childminder follows the required checks to ensure the suitability of her assistant. She offers her assistant good levels of supervision and guidance to help improve knowledge and skills. Self- evaluation is evident. The childminder reflects on the quality of the provision well, to help identify strengths and priorities for improvement. For example, following training, she has increased the variety of toys to raise children's understanding of diversity and equality in their community. In addition, she has strengthened partnerships with parents to achieve a consistent approach to meeting children's needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and monitors children's learning accurately. She uses effective ways to help motivate children to play and learn. For example, the childminder is skilled in using sign language to develop children's listening and communication skills. Children show their increasing confidence as they watch and copy basic signs to communicate with others. Children make comments and ask questions to find out more and fuel their curiosity. The childminder and her assistant develop children's love of books. For instance, they read with the children regularly to develop their emerging imaginations and interests. Children listen intently and show good levels of enthusiasm.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder organises regular outings to aid children's healthy lifestyles. She takes children to places of interest, such as the local park. Children experience a range of physical activities outdoors, which they enjoy. They are active, sociable and independent learners. The childminder and her assistant make good use of opportunities to raise children's understanding of the world around them. For instance, they encourage children to observe and talk about what they see and hear during their walks. Children are quick to notice 'the aeroplanes' and 'flowers on the tree'. Children behave well. They play harmoniously together and initiate enjoyable games, such as hide and seek. Younger and older children laugh with delight when they successfully find their friends hiding behind the 'big green leaf'.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children, including those who speak English as an additional language, gain important skills for their future learning. For example, they develop strong mathematical skills, including counting. Younger and older children experiment with creative materials and writing tools during activities. This helps to support children's exploratory skills in readiness for school. Children have positive attitudes to learning. This is evident, for example, as they listen to and sing along to popular nursery songs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541242 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10103238 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the London Borough of Barnet. She operates all year round from 8am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification and works with an assistant. She is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education to children age two, three and four years.

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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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