Childminder in Barnet

Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a secure understanding of how to safeguard children in her care. She is confident about the action she would take if she had a concern about a child's well-being. The childminder has a clear procedure to follow to contact the relevant authorities, in the event of a concern or an allegation. She uses training to keep her knowledge of current safeguarding issues up to date. n The childminder makes sure that the premises, resources and equipment that are intended to be used for childminding are suitable for their purpose. The childminder's home is safe and secure for children. She carries out regular risk assessments to identify and minimise risks, indoors, outdoors and for outings, to promote children's safety. n The childminder explains how she will provide a broad curriculum that considers children's ages and stages of development. She intends to provide activities that are tailored to children's individual learning needs and interests.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder regularly completes training to continue to develop her skills and knowledge of how to improve outcomes for children. She understands how to support children's health and emotional well-being. The childminder describes how she provides children with nutritious meals and regular opportunities to enjoy fresh air and exercise. n The childminder recognises the importance of having strong partnerships with parents, other professionals and staff at settings children attend. She explains how she will share children's progress and help parents to support their children's development at home. The childminder explains this will ensure continuity of care and learning for children, and help to meet their individual needs. n The childminder has high expectations regarding children's behaviour. She knows how to manage children's behaviour in a supportive way and how to build sharing, turn taking and an understanding of others into daily activities.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 147163 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10120345 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 0 Date of previous inspection 6 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder works each weekday throughout the year.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding. She talked with the childminder about the resources and equipment used for childminding. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, which included the childminder's training certificates, her paediatric first-aid qualification, insurance and Disclosure and Barring Service checks for adults living in the home. n The inspector talked with the childminder about her understanding of the requirements for safeguarding and welfare and learning and development.

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Inspection activities

20 September 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

20 September 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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