Childminder EY544257

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder understands how young children learn. She uses this knowledge well, overall, to organise her environment to enable children to access the seven areas of learning. The childminder has high expectations for all children and ensures that the environment is challenging for them to explore and investigate. Children have warm bonds with the experienced childminder and show that they feel safe in her care. She interacts skilfully and enthusiastically with children during activities they initiate themselves. However, she does not consistently promote children's understanding of diversity in the wider community. Children are happy when they arrive at the provision and settle quickly into the routine. The childminder uses her sound knowledge in literacy to plan activities to develop their communication and language skills. Children are friendly and confident communicators who talk and share ideas with the childminder. Although the

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The provision is good

childminder has a good knowledge of the curriculum, opportunities to raise children's mathematical skills are not promoted as well as other areas of learning. The childminder has a good relationship with parents and they are very complimentary about her. They appreciate the daily feedback they receive about their children's care routines and learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is aware of the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. She provides children with nutritious home-cooked meals and healthy snacks. The childminder ensures that children adopt good hygiene practices, such as handwashing before all snacks and meals. She talks to children about the benefits of healthy eating and the need for exercise. n The childminder is passionate about developing her knowledge of providing high-quality education. She has attended several training sessions in language development and implements this in her provision. For example, she reads stories with enthusiasm and uses props to engage children's attention. This promotes children's language skills and extends their vocabulary. n Parent partnerships are effective. The childminder seeks information from parents to give her a clear and accurate picture of children's starting points. She plans a varied range of activities, considering each child's previous experiences

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need to do better?

and interests. Children are developing key skills that they need for their future learning and eventual move on to school. n Children explore the stimulating and attractive environment with confidence and ease. The childminder teaches children about festivals from their own religions and cultures. However, she has not fully developed opportunities for children to learn about and appreciate the similarities and differences of diverse cultures and communities. n Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and love playing outdoors. For example,

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16 October 2019 they plant carrots and potatoes in the childminder's garden and enjoy eating what they have helped to grow. The childminder provides opportunities for children to participate in weekly yoga sessions and mindfulness. This supports their physical development and emotional well-being successfully. n The childminder is a positive role model and treats children with respect. She has a good understanding of children's individual care needs. For example, she knows when children show signs of tiredness or when they require a nappy change. Children have close nurturing bonds with the childminder and enjoy her company very much. n The childminder works closely with parents to embed continuity and consistency for children's development. She shares ideas and suggestions for home learning. For example, she has developed a series of story bags that contain different stories, puppets and other props which parents can read with their children.

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n The childminder observes children during play. She uses this information well, overall, to plan for their next steps in learning. However, at times, she does not use these observations as successfully as she could so that children have practical and challenging opportunities to develop their understanding of numbers and mathematical concepts. n Children enjoy regular outings in the local community to playgroups, parks and playgrounds. This helps to extend their social skills as they develop relationships with a wider range of friends. The childminder teaches children about how to cross the road safely. This promotes their knowledge of keeping themselves safe.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues, including the correct procedures to follow in the event of any concerns about a child's welfare. She can describe her procedures for managing any allegations that may be made against her or a household member. The childminder completes visual checks on her home to ensure children's safety and welfare. She assesses the risks in children's play and provides close supervision to keep them safe.

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should:

n develop further the opportunities to support children to learn about and appreciate the diversity of modern Britain n enhance the already good teaching practice by developing consistent use of observations to fully support children to develop their mathematical skills further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544257 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10099604 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 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Finchley, in the London Borough of Barnet. She operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for three-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home that children access. They discussed how the childminder organises her provision and uses assessments to plan experiences for children. n The inspector spoke to parents at the time of the inspection and took account of their views from written testimonials. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n At appropriate times during the inspection, the inspector spoke with the childminder and the children. n A range of documentation was looked at, including safeguarding policies, training certificates and children's development records.

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16 October 2019 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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