Childminder in Barnet

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe and the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. She has made herself aware of how to identify a child who may be at risk of being exposed to extreme ideas or behaviours. The childminder has ensured that the relevant checks have been carried out on all adults living on the premises. She discussed how children are kept safe on any trips or outings that she organises. n Using her understanding of the importance of developing good partnerships with parents, the childminder discussed how she would maintain consistency in learning for children between her setting and home. n The childminder described effective strategies for obtaining the views of parents and children. For example, she would ask what they think about the activities and learning opportunities she provides. The childminder understands the

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importance of evaluating her service and using this to identify areas she could improve further. n The childminder discussed the high expectations she has for children's behaviour. She talked about how she would support children in learning how to moderate their own behaviour. The childminder described the positive impact she hopes this would have on their learning and development. n Children can access to a wide variety of resources which are easily accessible and support the different areas of their learning. The childminder described how she would plan a stimulating curriculum based on children's interests and what each child needs to learn next. n The childminder discussed how she places children's emotional well-being at the heart of her practice. She talked about how she supports children's self-esteem and builds their confidence.

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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 147241 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10120601 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 5 to 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 25 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Cockfosters, in the London Borough of Barnet. She operates Monday to Friday from 3.15pm to 6.15pm, for 48 weeks of the year.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector walked around the premises, including the garden, as the childminder talked about the different resources she provides and the activities she offers children. n The inspector viewed a sample of the childminder's documentation, including her safeguarding policy and complaints procedure. n The childminder talked about how she devises her curriculum to support the learning of children of different ages. n The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder. The childminder described how she would obtain the views of parents and children and incorporate them into her reflection on the service she provides.

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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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