Childminder EY384838

Inspection date 18 July 2019 Previous inspection date 8 June 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 Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n Children thrive in the warm, stimulating and inclusive environment the childminder works hard to create. Children's emotional well-being is skilfully nurtured by the gentle and caring childminder. n The childminder thinks carefully about her provision and identifies ways in which to make targeted improvements. For example, she builds on her understanding of how children develop their knowledge to enhance their learning experiences. n Parents say they are very happy with the care and learning the childminder provides. They particularly praise the support they receive in extending their children's learning at home. Children benefit from the continuity in their learning. Parents say they appreciate the help and support they receive. n Children enjoy a range of opportunities to learn about the natural world. For instance, they delight in collecting leaves, growing fruit, exploring woods and thinking about the

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This provision is good

animals they see when they visit local farms. n The childminder supports children in learning about their similarities and differences. Children understand they have different interests. Their social skills are enhanced. They are supportive of each other when they play, and happily share their resources with each other. n The childminder does not consistently identify ways to challenge children's thinking even further during activities.

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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 identify and build on opportunities to extend children's learning during activities to help them make even better progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed children as they were engaged in a variety of activities. n The inspector looked at the rooms and resources used by the children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she met the recommendations made at the last inspection. n The inspector considered how the childminder reflects on her practice and the links she makes with parents. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she observes and assesses children's progress.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the signs and symptoms that may cause concern about the welfare of a child in her care. She has made herself aware about how to identify children who may be at risk of being exposed to extreme ideas or behaviours. The childminder knows the procedure to follow if she has any concerns. The childminder works effectively with parents to gather information about children's home lives and languages they speak. She develops strategies to support children's communication skills. This particularly supports children who are learning English as an additional language.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are excited by their learning. They eagerly create games which they share with the childminder. For example, children 'disappear' behind a sheer curtain and then giggle with delight and anticipation when the childminder asks where they have gone. Children use their emerging physical skills as they develop the game by running to the childminder as they 'appear'. They laugh and gain great satisfaction from their imaginative play. Children gasp, and are captivated, as they watch a floating seed caught by a draught. The childminder uses a rich vocabulary to help them describe what they are seeing. The childminder carefully plans what each child needs to learn and children make good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy carrying out simple, manageable tasks. They concentrate as they butter bread at lunchtime, and carefully fill their sandwiches with cheese. Children learn how to keep themselves safe, for instance, as they wash their hands after stroking a cat. The childminder provides children with opportunities to experiment with different ways of moving. Children learn what they can do, and how to manage their own risk. They explore the local area and learn about people whose experiences may be different to their own. Children enjoy sharing pictures of their special people and recalling favourite activities enjoyed with their friends at the setting.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children's outcomes are improved. Children are self-motivated and confident. They enjoy exploring shapes and numbers as they practise their developing mathematical skills. They recall favourite stories and books. Children access a range of resources which they use to explore and experiment. For example, the youngest children test their ideas about what might happen if they push objects down a slide. They develop their concentration as they repeat this activity to their own satisfaction. Older children develop their persistence as they use their fingers to thread cord through different shapes. Children are prepared well for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY384838 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10061410 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 1 - 9 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 8 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Mill Hill, in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder operates her service Tuesday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, for 48 weeks of the year. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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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