Childminder EY547659

Inspection date 21 May 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 Children are cared for in a well-resourced environment. They take part in a good range of activities that support all areas of their development. n Parents hold the childminder and her assistants in high regard. They express positive views about the support their children receive, and feel they are progressing well. n The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. Children develop skills that will prepare them well for the next stage in their education. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the children in her care and a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. n The childminder and assistants make good use of their observations of children to track their development. They target precise areas for children's individual next stages of learning, such as developing their skills in speaking English. n Children enjoy healthy lifestyles, they eat healthy and nutritious food and benefit from

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This provision is good

physical activities daily. n At times, during activities, the childminder and assistants miss opportunities to develop children's developing awareness of colour and shape. n Staff do not routinely help children understand the benefits of healthy eating, and the impact of physical exercise on their bodies.

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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 make better use of all opportunities to promote children's developing awareness of colour and shape to fully support their early mathematical skills n help children understand the benefits of a nutritious diet to promote their understanding of healthy lifestyles.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed a range of play activities and care routines, and spoke to the childminder and assistants about children's learning and development. n The inspector looked around the areas used for childminding. n The inspector looked at a sample of documents, including children's assessment records, policies and procedures, and parents' comments. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder, assistants and children as they engaged in activities together, and held discussions with the childminder regarding planned activities. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation processes and discussed her plans for improvement.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and assistants are knowledgeable about the procedures to follow should they have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder is committed to continuing to develop her service and identifies her plans for future training. She organises her provision well, and all documents to support effective management of her service are in place. Letters from parents show they are happy with the care and learning provided for their children. They say their children are developing well and achieving their developmental milestones.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants interact well with children. They observe regularly and assess children's development effectively. The childminder uses this information to provide stimulating activities and to support children's learning. Children learn about how to keep themselves safe. For example, enjoyable activities outdoors teach them about traffic lights and when it is safe to cross the road. Children are supported to develop good vocabularies, in their home language and English. They talk about cutting up fruit and show pride when they learn a new word. Babies have opportunities to develop their physical skills during play; they move around with increasing confidence and pull themselves up to stand. Children develop their early literacy skills well, they listen to stories with enjoyment and learn how to turn the pages of a book.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are safe and happy. The childminder and assistants focus their attention on the children's individual needs and are able to identify their preferences and interests. For example, children talk about food likes and dislikes when making pizzas with their friends. Children develop a good understanding of suitable hygiene, for instance, as they follow the daily handwashing routines. Children behave well, and they learn how to share and take turns in their play. Children receive meaningful praise for their achievements, which has a positive impact on their self-esteem and motivation to succeed further in their learning. Babies are happy and settled; they enjoy warm, caring relationships with the childminder and her assistants. Older children learn how to keep the babies safe, for instance they are reminded to tidy away small objects when they are finished playing.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress from their starting points. They are happy, active and show interest in their play. Babies are well supported physically and are developing their communication skills. They move around confidently and express themselves through the use of body language and emotions. Older children develop a good range of physical skills using their large- and small-muscle movement. For example, they jump and climb, and use chalk to make marks on the easel. Children develop the key skills to support the next stage of learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY547659 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10105664 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 21 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 works with two assistants and operates from 7.30am to 6.30pm on weekdays, all year round.

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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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Registers

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