Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date 8 April 2019 Previous inspection date 27 June 2018

p.1

3

Previous inspection: Requires improvement

p.1

3

Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement

p.1

3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement

p.1

3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement

p.1

3

Outcomes for children Requires improvement

p.1

This is a provision that requires improvement

n Teaching is not consistently strong. The childminder does not use her knowledge of children's abilities to plan effective activities that challenge them. Children do not make good enough progress across all areas of learning. n The childminder does not allow children enough time to become engaged in activities before she moves them on to other resources. n The childminder's evaluation is not routinely effective in identifying improvements needed to develop practice and ensure that planning meets different children's needs.

p.1

It has the following strengths

n Children develop secure relationships with the childminder and her assistants. They show they are happy and well settled in their care. n The childminder provides a well-organised and welcoming environment. Overall, children make their own choices about their play. n The childminder supports children's health and well-being. Children benefit from daily fresh air and exercise. They enjoy walks and outings to local parks and farms. n Children develop independence in meeting their own care needs. The childminder supports this well, such as through praise and encouragement.

p.1

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 use information from observations and assessments to provide activities that challenge children to make better progress in their learning 10/05/2019

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

n allow older children sufficient time to explore the activities provided before introducing new resources, to support them to concentrate and stay focused n strengthen procedures for evaluating the setting in order to identify areas for improvement, and in particular systems for planning.

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, her assistants and the children. n The inspector sampled documentation and children's records. n The inspector read written statements from a parent and took their views into account. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder, her two assistants and the children during the inspection.

p.2

Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants have a sound understanding of child protection issues. They know the procedures they should follow to report any concerns they have about a child's welfare. The childminder and her assistants keep the children safe. For example, they supervise the children well and carry out risk assessments to ensure that the environment is safe and suitable. The childminder provides some support for her assistants to develop their skills and knowledge, including through regular mandatory training. However, weaknesses in self- evaluation and planning mean that she does not routinely target children's learning enough. As a result, children do not make good progress and leadership requires improvement.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder carries out observations of children to assess their development. However, she does not use her ongoing observations and assessments to plan for children's next steps in learning. Some activities are interesting, but older children lose concentration quickly due to the lack of challenge. Children enjoy their interactions with the childminder and her assistants and are keen to involve them in their play. For example, children pretend to make the childminder food at the role-play kitchen. The childminder supports young children's language and communication skills well. For example, the youngest children enjoy pointing to objects in picture books to learn new words. The childminder is keen to keep the children happy and interested. She and her assistants occasionally rush activities and move on to other resources quickly. This misses opportunities to encourage older children to strengthen their concentration and

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

motivation to learn. The childminder provides children with opportunities to practise their matching and counting skills. For example, they recognise numbers and match jigsaw pieces with different patterns.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder and her assistants are positive role models to children and teach them how to stay safe when on outings. For example, they teach them how to cross roads safely. Children gain respect and understanding of other people's similarities and differences. For example, they learn about a wide range of cultures from around the world. The childminder and her assistants promote the importance of healthy eating and good hygiene. They form positive relationships with children. They provide a warm and caring environment, to help children to settle well and gain a sense of belonging.

p.3

Outcomes for children require improvement

Not all children make the progress they are capable of due to weaknesses in planning for their learning. However, they develop some skills in preparation for starting school. Children develop some self-care skills. For example, they learn to bring their chairs to the table ready for lunch. Children gain a range of social skills, which helps them to make relationships, so they play well with others.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY497241 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10085060 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 27 June 2018

p.4

Registers

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Edgware in the London Borough of Barnet. She operates all year round, from 7am to 7pm from Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She works with four assistants on a part-time basis.

p.4

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.

p.4

Registers

procedures set out in the guidance Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted, which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk . If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Registers

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.5

Registers

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open- government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.5

Registers

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: www.ofsted.gov.uk/user .

p.5

Registers

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

p.5