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 are happy and settled in the care of this kind and nurturing childminder. They develop secure bonds with the childminder and enjoy her company. Children seek out cuddles and reassurance from the childminder. They are delighted when she joins in with their play. For instance, children pretend to cook for the childminder in the toy kitchen, and they giggle as she pretends to eat and drink. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. They readily choose from the varied range of activities and resources. These have been thoughtfully provided by the childminder to appeal to children's interests and support their learning. For example, babies are curious to discover the interesting objects hidden in bags by the childminder. They explore the feel of different textures and develop their hand- to-eye coordination as they handle and examine these.

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The provision is good

Children respond positively to the childminder's high expectations. They enjoy being independent and are motivated to play and learn. Children display a can-do approach to their personal care needs. For instance, babies are keen to attempt feeding themselves with a spoon, and older children try hard as they learn to put on their shoes. Children enjoy the encouragement and praise from the childminder, which helps them to develop positive attitudes to their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children who she cares for extremely well. She spends a lot of time observing and playing along with them. This helps her to assess children's development and find out about their interests. She uses this information effectively, to plan for children's progress across the early years curriculum. n The childminder organises the learning programmes well so that children progressively build on what they know and can do. Overall, the curriculum is well balanced. However, the childminder does not consistently encourage babies and children to explore how they can create marks, to support their creativity and early literacy skills. n Children thoroughly enjoy their play and learning. They confidently ask the childminder to join in with them as they sing favourite songs. Children show great energy and enthusiasm as they play along using percussion instruments. Babies concentrate intently as they discover how to press buttons to make

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sounds on an electronic keyboard. n The childminder supports children's early communication skills well. For example, as children pretend to cook, the childminder comments on what they are doing. She introduces words such as 'simmering', 'boiling' and 'bubbling'. The childminder asks questions, to encourage children to recall and use new vocabulary. Children respond confidently, saying, 'We need to add more milk to

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25 May 2022 stop the food from burning.' n Children enjoy the healthy meals and snacks which the childminder provides. They understand the need for good hygiene and remind others to wash their hands before they eat. Children enjoy being active and spend time playing in the childminder's garden each day. This helps to promote their physical health and well-being. n The childminder is a positive role model, and is consistently kind and calm in her approach. She uses gentle and consistent reminders to help children to understand the boundaries for behaviour. Children show that they understand what is expected. For instance, they help to tidy away their toys after they play. Children's behaviour is consistently good. n The childminder finds out about the cultural and religious events that parents and children observe at home so that she can celebrate these in her setting. This helps children to feel included and to value their own heritage. It also

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supports children to learn about each other and to develop an interest and respect for other ways of life. n Parents comment positively on the childminder's provision. They say that children settle in very well and are happy and comfortable in the childminder's care. Parents state that the childminder follows their children's care routines closely and supports their development well. The childminder keeps them well informed about their children's progress and what she wants them to learn next. n The childminder demonstrates an enthusiastic and professional attitude towards her role. She attends training to help strengthen her professional skills and knowledge. The childminder describes how she has used her learning to develop a wider range of learning opportunities for babies.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes regular safeguarding training. This helps her to keep up to date with issues that may affect children, such as the risks of radicalisation and online abuse. The childminder knows how to recognise the signs of abuse or neglect in children. She understands the procedures she must follow if she is concerned about a child's welfare, or if an allegation is made about herself or a household member. The childminder identifies and minimises any risks to children in her home, to help ensure a safe and hygienic environment for children.

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should:

n develop opportunities further for babies and children to explore different ways to create marks, to develop their creativity and early literacy skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2529480 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10208412 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder operates her service Monday to Friday, from 7am to 7pm, throughout most of the year. The childminder has a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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 her evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home used for childminding. She explained how she organises the environment and the learning programmes for children. n The inspector observed a range of activities and interactions between the childminder and children, to help evaluate the quality of education. n The childminder and the inspector had discussions at relevant points during the inspection. n The inspector took account of parents' views from their written feedback. She also spoke to children, to understand their views and experiences. n A range of the childminder's documents were reviewed, including her paediatric first-aid certificate and safeguarding policies.

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Inspection activities

25 May 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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25 May 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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