Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date 1 August 2019 Previous inspection date 7 January 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 develop close emotional attachments to the childminder and her assistants, who are extremely caring and sensitive to their needs. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure at the setting as they settle quickly and engage enthusiastically in activities of their choice. n The childminder knows how to evaluate her provision. She appreciates how updating her skills will help improve the quality of her teaching and promote good outcomes for children. n Children are happy in the setting and behave well. The childminder uses positive strategies that help children understand age-appropriate expectations. Children are given lots of praise and encouragement to support their sharing and turn-taking skills. n Partnerships with parents are strong and effective. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's progress and next steps in learning. Parents are happy with the care that their children receive.

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This provision is good

n The childminder and her assistants regularly monitor children's progress and observe their interests. They use this information effectively to carefully plan what children need to learn next. Children make good progress. n The childminder and her assistants do not use all opportunities to help children to enhance their communication and language skills, especially those who are bilingual. n Although the manager has systems in place to evaluate her provision, the supervision process does not yet support staff to develop their skills further.

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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 provide more age-appropriate opportunities to support and extend children's communication skills n identify effective ways to review staff progress and support their professional development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector assessed the childminder and her assistants' knowledge and understanding of child protection and safeguarding procedures. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector discussed how the childminder observes and assesses children's progress n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household and the childminder's qualifications and training. n The inspector observed children as they were engaged in a variety of activities. The inspector discussed the children's activities with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder undertakes detailed recruitment checks on her assistants to ensure that they are suitable to work with children. They receive regular professional support and training in safeguarding. They have an up-to-date understanding of safeguarding issues and are clear about the reporting procedures to protect children. The childminder and her assistants carry out regular risk assessments and use them effectively. They supervise children well to ensure their health and safety. The childminder regularly obtains the views of parents, children and other professionals, and uses this information to help her make improvements in the setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers information from parents when children first start, and uses this to build on what children can already do. Children play confidently in a welcoming, friendly environment. The childminder and her assistants provide opportunities for children to explore a good range of interesting, age-appropriate resources. They have a secure understanding of children's varying stages of development and what they can achieve. Throughout children's play, their colour recognition, counting and concept of size and direction are reinforced. For example, children making marks outside with chalks were given directions to enhance their mathematical skills. Children enjoyed making marks and learning new concepts through their play. They eagerly access a wide variety of resources which support all areas of learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are supported to understand how to share resources and spontaneously include each other in their play. They are settled, happy and ready to learn. The childminder develops their understanding of how to lead a healthy lifestyle. For example, children eat the fruit she provides with relish and make sure they wash their hands after activities and before they eat. Children are provided with healthy and nutritious hot food for lunch. The childminder constantly nurtures children's emotional well-being and they flourish in the inclusive atmosphere the childminder and her assistants carefully create. Children enjoy lots of exercise, fresh air and opportunities to improve their physical skills as they have access to an outdoor garden. They thoroughly enjoy outdoor play. For example, younger children love to rock the role-play horses and push wheeled toys. Older children enjoy ball games and develop good coordination and control while participating in turn-

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well settled and show that they are in a safe environment. They welcome visitors and interact positively with them. All children make good progress from their starting points in all areas of learning. The childminder has a clear focus on preparing children for their next stage in learning. Children getting ready to go to school are encouraged to become independent through routines and choices in their play. They eagerly participate in simple tasks which support them in the next stage of their learning. For example, they help to tidy away resources when they have finished using them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417185 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10061418 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 - 5 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 7 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in East Finchley, in the London Borough of Haringey. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 5. She works with two assistants.

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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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