Childminder in Barnet

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 creates a welcoming and homely environment where children can explore and use their imaginations. She provides a curriculum that focuses on children's individual learning needs. She has high expectations of all children in her care. The childminder gets to know the children well, right from the beginning of the childcare arrangement. As a result, she knows how best to build on children's learning experiences. She provides suitable challenge to help children gain the skills they will need when they move on to the next stage of their learning. The childminder is keen to build on her own knowledge and improve the quality of her practice further. She is planning on building a rigorous programme of professional development.

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The provision is good

Children feel happy, confident and safe. They form warm, secure and trusting relationships with the childminder and each other. Younger children who have just started enjoy loving cuddles and reassurance to help them feel settled. Older ones enjoy playing with toys that they are familiar with and find books that are of interest to them, helping to provide them with a sense of security. Children behave well. They treat one another with respect and enjoy helping one another. This is demonstrated when children hand bits of fruit to babies as they eat snack together. However, at times, hygiene routines are not as firmly embedded in daily practice as they could be.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is ambitious about the future of her practice. She gathers the views of parents and children, which she uses to help her evaluate the quality of her setting. She is continually making changes and building improvements into daily activities. n The childminder regularly attends workshops and undertakes online learning. She acknowledges she is new to childcare and is keen to build on her knowledge in order to strengthen her practice and skills. Following an evaluation of the quality of her practice, she is rightly in the process of developing a more rigorous programme of professional development to meet her needs more effectively. n The patient and kind childminder provides a language-rich environment for children. She listens well and extends their vocabulary, for example by using a 'word of the day' activity with older children that introduces new words and meaning. Children regularly sing songs and enjoy music, which also helps

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need to do better?

develop valuable skills. n The childminder promotes children's literacy skills well. There is a wide range of books available to children and a wealth of literacy materials around the home. Children choose their favourite books from the bookshelf and settle down by the

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need to do better?

8 November 2019 childminder or on her lap to listen to well-read stories. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder has strong systems in place to keep parents well updated with their children's progress. For example, she talks daily to parents, produces a newsletter and shares observations online. Parents provide positive feedback about the childminder. They comment on the wide range of learning experiences she provides and how children 'bubble with enthusiasm' when talking about their time with her. Parents describe the childminder as 'very professional, nurturing and trustworthy'. n The childminder eagerly incorporates regular outings into her curriculum. She recognises the benefits that these experiences can offer to children. For instance, she takes the children to local children's groups, soft-play areas and forest school. Children interact with others their age and this also supports their

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physical development. n The childminder supports children to live a healthy lifestyle. For example, children enjoy a healthy range of food as well as playing outside daily in the fresh air. The childminder follows good hygiene practices. However, she sometimes misses opportunities to support children's understanding of the importance of washing their hands, for instance before eating snack. n Children behave well. The childminder sets high expectations for behaviour and shows respect for children's preferences. She sets clear, age-appropriate and consistent boundaries for children. For example, she uses a calm and gentle voice to explain to toddlers the dangers of climbing on furniture. The childminder is a good role model for positive behaviour. She is highly respectful and uses good manners.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an excellent knowledge of safeguarding procedures. She understands her role and responsibilities well when it comes to child protection issues and talks with confidence about how she would identify and report any concerns she had. The childminder is organised and makes sure children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. She supervises children vigilantly and ensures activities and visits are stringently risk assessed to help minimise any hazards to children.

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should:

n continue to build on professional development opportunities to extend children's learning even further n ensure that daily hygiene routines are securely in place.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2527923 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10127519 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 7 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in the London Borough of Barnet. She offers care from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She accepts funding for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about the activities she plans and how they benefit children's development. Together, they carried out a learning walk. n The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from their written feedback.

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Inspection activities

8 November 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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Inspection activities

8 November 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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