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 feel safe and secure. They come to the childminder and her assistants for cuddles and reassurance. Children have fun, laugh and are happy in the childminder's friendly setting. They benefit from warm, trusting relationships with the childminder and her assistants, who share enriching, positive experiences with all.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They are beginning to form friendships and enjoy each other's company. Children learn to share and take turns with each other. The childminder and her assistants offer praise and encouragement, which helps to support children's emotional well-being.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from opportunities to play outside in the childminder's garden and take part in outings. For example, they visit the farm and local parks and amenities. The childminder has high expectations for all children and they make good progress in her care.

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The provision is good

Considering some of the challenges faced in the current COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic situation, the childminder has adapted the processes for regular communication with parents. She shares information with parents, on an ongoing basis, including online methods of communication to keep them up to date about their children's progress.

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need to do better?

n Children enjoy the time they spend outdoors, playing in the fresh air. The large garden is full of exciting activities, which children are keen to explore. They develop their physical skills, for instance as they run and jump, and climb on large play equipment. These activities help to promote their good health. n Children learn about the wider world. For instance, children learn how things grow and the importance of keeping plants alive. They know how to water plants to help them grow. They observe the stages seeds go through before becoming flowers. n The childminder regularly evaluates the quality of the provision, to identify and plan for improvements. For example, she has identified ways to strengthen focus on children's literacy skills and to meet the needs of children who wish to play quietly. The childminder attends training and completes online research to gain additional knowledge and ideas. This enables her to stay up to date with current

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developments in childcare and education. The childminder implements what she learns in her daily practice. She provides quality learning experiences for children and they are continually interested in activities and are inspired to learn. n The childminder and her assistants work well together. They discuss regularly

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8 July 2021 about the children and their development and how they can support their learning further. The childminder continues to strengthen opportunities for her assistants' professional development. n Good priority is given to supporting children's understanding of mathematics. The childminder and her assistants introduce children to numbers, shapes, and sizes. They show children how to draw shapes in sand. They encourage children to count sequentially, for instance as they jump or as they climb steps. n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They describe her as 'a diamond' and how she ensured their children's return to the setting was safe for all. Parents talk about how happy their children are to see the childminder and the other children. They say that the childminder updates them regularly about their children's care and learning. n The childminder uses information from parents and her own observations

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effectively, to assess children's stages of development. In addition, she has taken into account the impact of the pandemic, particularly on children's personal, social and emotional development. This has helped her to plan and focus the curriculum and has had a positive impact on children. n The childminder and her assistants model language effectively. They introduce young children to simple sentences, encourage them to repeat words and use language and picture cards to encourage children's communication skills. However, the childminder does not support children who speak English as an additional language as well as she could, to develop their understanding and speaking further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands how to protect children from harm. She is aware of the signs of abuse and neglect and knows the local referral procedures to follow if she has a concern. She keeps her child protection knowledge up to date and ensures that her assistants are aware of their responsibilities to protect children. The childminder identifies and successfully minimises potential risks in her home. She ensures that the premises are secure so that children cannot leave unsupervised and unauthorised visitors cannot gain entry. Children are supervised at all times. They develop an understanding of dangers and learn how to keep themselves safe.

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should:

n provide more opportunities for children who learn English as an additional language to build on their communication skills, including the use of their home language in play and learning

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should:

8 July 2021 n strengthen opportunities for assistants' professional development, to further enhance their knowledge and skills and the quality of learning experiences they deliver to children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY561163 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10190833 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 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in the London Borough of Barnet. She operates her childcare Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm throughout most of the year. The childminder works with assistants.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home used for childminding and explained her curriculum for the children. n The inspector considered the views of parents and the experiences of the children. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and discussed with the childminder and her assistants the impact this has on children's learning development.

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Inspection activities

8 July 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

8 July 2021 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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