Childminder EY295541

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

The childminder creates a relaxed and inviting environment, reflecting children's interests. The children are happy and form close bonds with the childminder and other children, which helps them to develop good social skills. The childminder is a strong role model and children learn to behave well. They listen to her instructions and show respect for her home. The childminder supports children to be independent. Children learn to wash their hands before snack time and choose games they would like to play with. The childminder has high expectations of all the children and helps them to make good progress, which complements what they are learning at school. The childminder provides an interesting learning environment so that children confidently explore and choose their own play activities. Overall, the childminder plans a range of activities to build on children's existing knowledge across the curriculum areas. However, on occasion, activities do

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The provision is good

not challenge children as much as they could in mathematics and they are not given enough time to process their ideas. Younger children concentrate well while completing tricky puzzles. The childminder positively acknowledges their efforts and achievements. They attempt several times to figure out the correct slot for the puzzle pieces. Children show high levels of motivation and perseverance, as they problem solve and try and work things out on their own.

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need to do better?

n Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is calm, positive and consistent in her approach and treats children with respect. She uses every opportunity to praise and encourage children to take pride in their achievements. Children persevere in all that they do, and they receive special stickers for their consistent effort and determination. Children have high levels of confidence and self-esteem. n Children follow good hygiene practices. For instance, the childminder reminds children when they cough to cover their mouths and to wash their hands before mealtimes. Children learn to be confident at carrying out age-appropriate tasks independently. They learn to manage their personal care needs, including dressing and feeding themselves and using the toilet. n The childminder has formed strong partnerships with parents and other professionals. She shares information regularly to ensure everyone is well

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informed about the children's individual progress. She communicates children's next steps in learning effectively. This supports the positive progress of the children, as parents know how to support their children at home. n The childminder is dedicated and evaluates her practice effectively. She uses information gained from parental feedback. She is proactive in seeking out new training and information that has a positive impact on the quality of care and learning.

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10 March 2020 n The childminder provides a wide range of stimulating outdoor activities that support children in developing their physical and early literacy skills. For instance, children visit local parks, farms and woods. After reading 'The Gruffalo', they visited 'The Hundred Acre Wood', climbed logs and ran around pretending to find the Gruffalo, as they retold their favourite stories. n The childminder observes and assesses children's learning to plan activities that help them achieve the next steps in their development. Through games, she helps children to learn the skill of taking turns. They are motivated to learn. n The childminder plans a broad range of activities to help children learn about the wider world. They learn well about the similarities and differences between themselves and others. They go to shops and markets and look at different materials and clothes people wear. Children learn about festivals that different

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people celebrate and the importance of respecting each other's views. n Overall, the childminder offers good opportunities for children to develop their early mathematical skills in everyday play and routines. However, at times, she does not make the most of naturally occurring opportunities that arise in children's everyday play and activities to support their counting skills. n In the main, the childminder makes good use of activities to nurture children's language skills. The childminder supports children's emerging language effectively. For example, during a play dough activity, she introduced new vocabulary such as 'squidgy' and 'pat'. She plays alongside children, provides a good narrative to their experiences and asks questions. However, at times, the childminder does not give younger children enough time to think and answer questions for themselves, before answering for them.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps up to date with changes in child protection legislation. She knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder knows what records she should keep and who she should contact with any concerns. The childminder understands how to keep children safe when using electronic equipment. She has a suitable policy in place for the use of mobile phones and cameras, and attends training to keep her knowledge up to date.

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should:

n use activities more effectively to challenge children further, especially in mathematics, and help them build on what they already know and can do, so they can make the best possible progress, in particular with counting n allow children more time to process their own ideas, thoughts and skills, to strengthen their development even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY295541 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10089151 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 21 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Mill Hill, in the London Borough of Barnet. She operates her service all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of the adults living on the premises and evidence of the childminder's training and qualifications. n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and observed a variety of activities. She carried out an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents evidenced through written feedback.

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Inspection activities

10 March 2020 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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10 March 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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