Home Childcarer in Barnet

Inspection date 13 May 2019 Previous inspection date 5 July 2018

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Previous inspection: Requires improvement

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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 consistently observe and assess children's learning and development to provide a clear understanding of the progress children make. This hinders the children's progress and their readiness for the next stage in their learning. n At times, the childminder misses the opportunity to extend children's mathematical skills and ability to solve problems. n The childminder introduces activities quickly to children. This does not allow them enough time to accomplish their favourite play.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder helps children to settle into daily routines and to play safely. She comforts children when they are tired. n The childminder informs parents about their children's daily activities, care and routines. n Parents are positive about the care and the kindness their children receive from the childminder.

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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 improve further the use of assessment and observations to help identify next steps in children's learning and to support them so that they can make good progress n offer a suitable level of challenge to extend children's mathematical skills and how to solve problems n review the organisation of the daily routines to help children complete their chosen tasks before moving to new activities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the childminder and children playing. n The inspector sampled the childminder's policies, procedures, risk assessments and children's development records. n The inspector discussed the childminder's procedures to safeguard children, and her process for reflecting on her practice, including evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises. n The inspector took into account the comments and suggestions of parents and children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder receives information from parents when their children attend her setting. However, she does not use such information effectively to help track the progress children make. The childminder has acknowledged that she will consider more training to improve her use of assessment. She is seeking the views of parents and outside professionals to help her improve her service. Since the previous inspection, the childminder has received safeguarding training. For example, she is aware of the possible welfare concerns and the reporting procedures. She is also knowledgeable about other safeguarding matters, including female genital mutilation and the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder checks her home regularly and supervises children well as they play. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The quality of learning is inconsistent. The childminder does not always accomplish regular observations and assessments of children's learning to fully identify their current knowledge and how to extend their learning. The childminder has improved children's language development since the last inspection. For example, she holds discussions with the children and sings with them. Children keenly explore resources to find out how things work. Older children can build their favourite models. However, the childminder does not always extend children's mathematical skills and how they can solve problems on their own. The childminder shares information about children with other settings when the time comes for children to move on.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Relationships between the childminder and children are positive. The childminder shares her behaviour rules with parents and children so that they know what is expected. Children feel safe and secure. They learn to share, take turns and respond well to instructions. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder offers healthy snacks to children and helps them understand that drinking water keeps them hydrated. She takes children to the local park and places of interest to learn about the community. At times, the childminder introduces new activities quickly to children. This interrupts their own learning.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

The inconsistent use of assessment of children's learning and the current practice hinder the progress children are able to make. Not all children make good progress. Nevertheless, children are interested in stories and can recognise colours. Older children learn to throw and catch balls safely.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY446296 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10085086 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 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 5 July 2018

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The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Hendon, in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder offers care during weekdays and operates all year round.

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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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