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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

The childminder is committed to enhancing her skills through professional development. She uses what she has learned, including from her most recent inspection, to continually improve her setting and the curriculum she provides.

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The provision is good

Children are content and confident as they happily enter the childminder's home. The childminder and her assistant work very well together, providing valuable support for each other and the children they care for. They consistently and positively promote children's sense of belonging and emotional well-being. Children benefit from these positive and ongoing interactions. This encourages them to explore the setting with confidence and curiosity. The environment is well organised to enable children to make independent choices in their play.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's learning and behaviour. She frequently offers commentary and introduces new language as they play. Children listen and respond well to her instructions. The childminder supports children to share resources, take turns and develop friendships with other children. Children play well together to develop their language and new ideas. For example, they show good levels of engagement as they take it in turns to count and place the colourful blocks in the monster bags. The childminder patiently helps children to count objects carefully, holding each one in turn. She and her assistant teach children about numbers and different shapes as they count the sides and corners of each item together.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is reflective and seeks to improve her practice. She sources useful training and evaluation processes to analyse and develop together with her assistant. They discuss what works well and where improvements might be needed regularly. n Children receive tailored settling-in sessions to ensure they feel happy and secure. The childminder works closely with parents to gather detailed information about their child before they start. She supports children to be independent. For example, children wash their hands, drink water, feed themselves and help to tidy away resources. n The childminder has created a cosy and inviting area, including a tent with soft cushions and books. This creates a wonderful environment for enclosure where children develop a love of books and stories. The childminder has developed the learning environment to provide opportunities for children to explore using natural resources. However, this is less available in the indoor environment.

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need to do better?

Children do benefit from spending quality time outside as they enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise.

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need to do better?

17 May 2022 n The childminder models language well to describe and explain children's play and experiences. She provides good support for children who speak English as an additional language and learns key words which support these children's developing communication. The childminder is very attentive and asks children questions during their play to develop their learning. She quickly identifies children who may need extra support to help close any gaps in their learning. n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She finds ways to promote children's well-being through their interests. For example, the childminder uses story time to encourage children to think about their feelings. She provides children with additional materials to deepen their understanding of the activity. However, some group activities are not sharply focused on each child's individual needs and, at times, some children lose

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need to do better?

interest and concentration. n Parents speak positively about the childminder and her setting. They appreciate that she shares information about the organisation of the setting and gives parents ideas of ways that they can support their children's learning at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of her role and responsibility in safeguarding children. She has a confident knowledge and understanding of how to report any concerns regarding children's welfare. The childminder has effective safeguarding procedures in place to share with her assistants. This includes ensuring that assistants have a good knowledge of signs and symptoms that may suggest a child is at risk of harm. The childminder's home is well maintained, secure and organised, with children's safety as a priority. She has risk assessed her home and outdoors to minimise any hazards.

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should:

n consider more closely how to adapt group activities to ensure all children fully engage and benefit from the learning opportunities n enhance the curriculum to provide more natural resources for children to explore.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2564654 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10213152 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 6 Date of previous inspection 29 September 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Southgate, in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm. She works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views. n The childminder and the inspector observed children playing and discussed the quality of education. n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home that children use, to ensure they are safe and suitable. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including suitability checks and the childminder and her assistant's training certificates.

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Inspection activities

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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