Childminder in Barnet

This provision meets requirements

n The experienced childminder has worked with children for many years. Supporting children to kind, caring and respectful is a high priority. The childminder understands how to provide a warm and caring environment for children, and describes how she builds close emotional bonds with the children in her care. n The childminder's safeguarding knowledge is secure. She is aware of the signs and symptoms of the different types of abuse and knows how to report a concern. n The childminder is professional and well organised. She successfully implements a variety of records, policies and procedures to support her practice. n The childminder's premises are safe and secure. She constantly risk assesses the areas children access and ensures that their safety is promoted. n The childminder offers a range of suitable activities, indoors and outdoors, to sustain children's interest, including football, puzzles, construction toys and

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colouring. n The childminder understands how to help children to lead a healthy lifestyle. Meals are freshly prepared each day. However, at times, treats offered to children could be healthier. n The childminder recognises the importance of developing strong relationships with parents. For example, she gives parents surveys to complete, which she uses to support her self-evaluation. n The childminder has an inclusive setting. She recognises the value of teaching children about the diverse world in which they live. The childminder explains how she helps children to develop positive relationships and to be tolerant, kind and respectful. n The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour. She recognises the need to teach children to be independent and to help them to develop their confidence and self-esteem.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 160029 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10061391 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 to 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 8 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Hendon, in the London Borough of Barnet. She operates from Monday to Thursday during term time only, providing care exclusively for children at the beginning and the end of the school day. Sessions are from 8am to 8.30am and from 4pm to 6pm.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together. n The inspector viewed the resources and looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children.

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We carried out this inspection 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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