Childminder in Barnet

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children show great enthusiasm and enjoyment in all activities. They are happy, confident and are beginning to direct their own learning and explore for themselves. Children learn about technology in novel ways as they play with electronic toys that flash colourful lights and have lots of fun recording their voices. The childminder joins in with enthusiasm, and, together, they delight in hearing their recorded words, sentences and laughter. Children feel very safe and secure because of the strong bond they have with the childminder and her assistant, who is the childminder's husband, looking after them. The childminder encourages children to investigate and find things out for themselves. She supports children's communication skills superbly. She uses her time with children happily interacting, talking, developing language and guiding children's learning. She speaks to children continuously as they play and expands their vocabulary by introducing and

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The provision is good

repeating new words. For example, she helps children to learn about body parts by talking about facial features as they play games and asks them to point to their eyes, mouth and nose. Young children listen carefully to the childminder and engage in conversation as best they can. For instance, when learning about oral health and hygiene, children picked up quickly a whole range of words and simple sentences. Children are exceptionally well behaved. They play well with others, share resources and play kindly. Children respond so well because the childminder and her assistant are excellent role models for the children of how to behave and get along with others. Both the indoor and outside learning environments are highly stimulating and well thought-through for children to learn and develop. However, on the day of the inspection the garden area was not used so the outdoor activities for children could not be viewed.

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need to do better?

n Children have good opportunities to develop their social skills and learn about the wider world around them. The childminder plans a variety of outings, such as visits to the library, local parks and cafés. She helps children to develop healthy lifestyles and offers plenty of fresh fruit and nutritious meals. Children learn appropriate personal hygiene routines. For example, they brush their teeth and wash their hands before eating. n The childminder regularly reflects on her practice to identify future training needs and areas for development. She monitors her assistant's practice effectively, ensuring she develops and raises the quality of his teaching to the highest level. Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder shares information daily through discussions and through an online app to keep parents informed about their children's day and achievements. Feedback from parents highlights that they are extremely happy with the care and activities their

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need to do better?

6 February 2020 n Children enjoy counting in many ways and count accurately. They talk about shapes, such as circles, squares and triangles, and find shapes in the environment. They engage in activities effectively to support their imaginative and creative development. For example, they use colour markers, paper and magnetic boards to make marks, draw lines and shapes. This develops children's early writing skills brilliantly. Children delight in moving their bodies, dancing and becoming physically active as they hear music and join in songs, remembering many words and actions. The childminder promotes children's early reading skills equally well. Children become enthralled as they listen to the childminder and her assistant read to them and delight in taking part in predicting what will happen next in the story. n Children make good progress from their starting points and learn the skills they require for their future transitions. The childminder observes children as they

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play and gathers a wealth of evidence. She tracks children's achievements well and what they need to do next in order to progress further. However, the progress check for children aged between two and three years is not written as effectively as it should be. The progress check needs to be improved, so parents and professionals can access it quickly and easily.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have a secure understanding of the procedures to follow should they have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder carries out daily checks on her home to maintain a safe, secure and hygienic environment. She deals with accidents appropriately and follows correct procedures if children need medication or become unwell. The childminder carries out regular fire drills to make sure children are aware of procedures in the event of an emergency. She teaches children to consider hazards and risks as they play. For example, young children develop a good understanding of the purpose of safety gates that are in place in the kitchen and hallway.

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should:

n accurately complete a short summary of the required progress checks for children aged two years.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY364282 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10128460 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 to 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 19 May 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Mill Hill in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder works with an assistant, who is her husband. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm, throughout most of the year.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector spoke with children at appropriate times during the inspection. She spoke to parents and took account of their views. n The childminder and inspector reflected on children's activities and discussed what learning and development took place. n The inspector sampled documents, including safeguarding policies, accident records and the childminder's training certificates. n The inspector carried out a learning walk with the childminder and discussed how she plans the curriculum and for children's progress. n The inspector observed children playing and carrying out routine tasks.

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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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6 February 2020 6 February 2020 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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