Childminder in Barnet

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Children's safety cannot be guaranteed. The childminder has not informed Ofsted about all adults working with children, in order for the required suitability checks to be completed to make sure they are suitable to fulfil their roles. Furthermore, the childminder provided forged evidence relating to an assistant's child protection training. This raises significant concerns about the childminder's ability to maintain required records and the childminder's suitability.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite these significant weaknesses, children show that they are happy and relaxed during their time with the childminder. Children have fun exploring colours and shapes while painting. They show high levels of engagement and motivation and there is a real sense of fun. Children's language development is skilfully supported by the childminder. She asks children lots of open questions and introduces a wealth of descriptive language to support their understanding as they play. As a result, children make good progress. Furthermore, children laugh and smile as they sing a variety of action songs, such as 'the Grand Old Duke of York' and the 'Dingle Dangle Scarecrow'. They show that they have a good bond with the childminder and each other.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has high expectations for children's learning and behaviour. She frequently offers children encouragement and praise and effectively helps them to learn about expected behaviour. As a result, children behave extremely well.

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need to do better?

n Systems for supporting staff to understand their roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding children are lacking. The childminder produced forged safeguarding training certificates during the inspection. This raises concerns about her honesty and understanding to maintain required documentation. Furthermore, it raises concern whether she ensures her assistants acquire essential knowledge to fulfil their roles in keeping children safe. n The childminder allows adults that are not registered as her assistants to care for children. This means that required suitability checks cannot be completed to make sure that they are safe and suitable to work with children. This compromises children's safety. n The childminder plans a varied and interesting curriculum. She knows individual children extremely well and plans activities to help to close any gaps in their learning. Children flourish and make good progress. The childminder is calm and

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nurturing. Her interactions with children are positive and respectful. Children are confident learners and their self-esteem is evident as they laugh and play. n Children's communication and language skills are supported extremely well. For instance, children join in when listening to stories, such as the 'Tiger Who Came

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4 February 2022 to Tea'. They excitedly make predictions and discuss what they would like to eat at a tea party. n The childminder places a high priority on supporting children's dietary requirements. For instance, several children follow Kosher eating rules. In addition, the childminder colour codes their eating utensils to minimise cross- contamination of food and provides high levels of supervision during mealtimes. n Children have good opportunities to learn about other cultures that are different from their own. For instance, children learn about the year of the tiger when they celebrate Chinese New Year. This builds children's awareness of different backgrounds and beliefs. n In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder places strong emphasis on supporting children's personal, social and emotional development. For example, she places high focus on supporting children when settling in and

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plans lots of activities to build their confidence in social groups. Children show that they are happy and emotionally secure. n Parents express high levels of satisfaction. They state that they are very happy with the care provided and value the friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Furthermore, they state that their children love attending and are thriving. n The childminder evaluates her provision, however she does not identify and take swift enough action in making sure that she is meeting all the requirements of the early years foundation stage.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder's failure to comply with key safeguarding and welfare requirements means that safeguarding arrangements are weak. This places children's safety and welfare at risk. However, the childminder does show appropriate knowledge in relation to recognising signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. Furthermore, she is able to discuss the reporting procedures she would follow to gain further support for a child.

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Due date

ensure all assistants have appropriate and up-to-date safeguarding training 25/02/2022

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Due date

4 February 2022 supply Ofsted with required information to enable checks to be carried out for any assistants working directly with children 25/02/2022

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Due date

ensure valid and accurate documentation reflects any training completed for the safe and efficient management of the setting. 25/02/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539585 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10120907 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 14 August 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the London Borough of Barnet. She operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder works with additional assistants.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provision. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact on children's learning. n A leadership discussion was held between the childminder and the inspector. n A range of documentation was viewed such as staff suitability information and training certificates. n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises that are used when caring for children.

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Inspection activities

4 February 2022 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

4 February 2022 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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