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

Children have lots of fun with the childminder. She is very warm, happy, and enthusiastic; it is obvious she enjoys working with children. Children are happy, safe and settle well in this provision. They have established secure attachments with the childminder, which helps to support their emotional well-being. They make good progress with their physical development and have plenty of opportunities to play outside. Children learn to take risks safely. For example, they show trust in the childminder when encouraged to 'jump' from a step to the ground. They make good progress with their physical development and have plenty of opportunities to play outside. The childminder's home is also home to a few chickens. Children enthusiastically feed the chickens and listen to instructions well as the chickens peck the bread out of their hands. Children begin to develop an understanding of care, concern and empathy towards others and living things.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. The childminder teaches children to be kind and helpful. They form friendships and play harmoniously together. For example, they decide that they will play in the home corner after lunch and who will be the shopkeeper. Parents speak highly of the childminder and describe her as 'caring, supportive and professional'. They describe the level of communication as excellent.

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need to do better?

n Overall, partnerships with parents are good. The childminder finds out about what children are learning at home and uses this to complement her teaching. She involves parents in her assessment process and provides activities to promote learning at home. The childminder establishes good links with early years professionals at other settings children also attend. She shares and gathers useful information to help ensure continuity of care and learning. This helps to provide children with a consistent approach to their shared care and learning. n The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and completes relevant training, such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding. However, she does not sharply focus her self-evaluation systems and use the views of parents and children to identify clear targets and drive improvements at the very highest level. n Toys are age-appropriate and interesting for the children. The playroom and

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need to do better?

outside area are organised so children are able to choose and select toys and resources that interest them. n Children are keen to look at books and share stories with the childminder. She supports them to develop their language skills through talking about the stories and the pictures in the book. Reading about a character who is at the seaside, they make real-life comparisons, for example discussions around putting on sun

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need to do better?

1 June 2021 cream as it is a hot day. The childminder talks to children as they play. She uses opportunities to introduce new words and ask questions to help children develop their speech. n Children's early mathematical skills are supported well. For example, tomatoes and peppers which children have sown are measured weekly to see how high they have grown. Children use language such as 'more' and 'less' as they play. They talk about the colours and shapes. n Children's dietary needs are met. The childminder works closely with parents to make sure children have healthy meals, while she provides items such as fruit for their snack. Children learn that healthy foods are good for their bodies. They develop good habits that help to promote their good health. For example, children learn about the importance of washing their hands and talk about the danger of spreading germs. n Children show a positive attitude to their learning and make good progress from

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their starting points. The childminder follows children's lead and supports them in making decisions about their learning through play. She regularly observes children, completes assessments and tracks their progress to identify if there are any possible gaps in their learning. Children develop good skills for their future learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of her role to protect children from harm. She updates her safeguarding training on a regular basis. This helps to ensure that she is aware of the procedure to follow should she have any child protection concerns. The childminder knows the possible signs and symptoms that could indicate a child is at risk of harm or neglect, including wider issues such as radicalisation, county lines and female genital mutilation. She carries out effective risk assessments of her home and supports children to understand how to take risks and play safely.

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should:

n strengthen self-evaluation even further to include the views of parents and children, to help identify and make continuous improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY554156 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10174457 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Southgate in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder offers flexible care Monday to Thursday, throughout most of the year.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector completed a learning walk with the childminder to discuss how she organises her early years provision. n The quality of education was observed during play opportunities and the inspector assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of training and the suitability of all adults living in the household.

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Inspection activities

1 June 2021 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

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