Meades, Kirsty

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children are extremely happy and thrive in this nurturing setting. They build exceptionally secure and trusting relationships with the childminder. As a result, children feel very safe and secure in her care. They confidently explore the rich and inviting learning environment, and are highly independent in making choices about their play. Children are incredibly polite, kind and respectful towards others. For example, even younger children take turns and share resources independently. They praise each other for good behaviour and consistently use good manners. Children are exceedingly keen to share their interests and knowledge. For example, they excitedly show visitors the different birds that visit the childminder's garden. They thoughtfully provide binoculars, so that these can be viewed more closely.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder has high expectations for children and skilfully guides their excellent progress. Children are exceptionally enthusiastic and focused as they enjoy the interesting and challenging activities. For example, children are extremely keen to create crowns for their Platinum Jubilee party. They focus intently and spend a long time on their designs. Children persevere when they find it difficult to remove sticky 'gemstones' from the backing paper. When they master this skill, they proudly state, 'I did it'. Children show close attention to detail as they choose different colours and shades. They demonstrate their broad vocabularies as they talk about the 'sparkling jewels' on their 'golden crowns'.

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need to do better?

n The childminder fully understands each child's personality and what makes them unique. She carefully tailors the curriculum to meet their learning needs. For instance, the childminder sensitively supports children who are shy to gradually develop their self-confidence. She ensures that they experience a range of social situations, such as playgroups, a library and restaurants. Children develop excellent social skills to help prepare them for school and later life. n The childminder is highly skilled and knowledgeable. She provides a language- rich environment, where children build their communication skills through varied experiences, stories, songs and discussions. Children develop extensive vocabularies and their speech is excellent given their ages. They converse confidently with adults and speak fluently about their interests. n Children display a deep love of books. They spend a long time looking at books

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need to do better?

by themselves and are extremely keen to listen to stories read by the childminder. Children successfully use books to help them recall what they have learned previously. For example, toddlers study the facial expressions of the characters in a story. They comment on how the characters are feeling and relate this to their friendships with other children. n The childminder is passionate about helping children to build healthy habits for

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26 May 2022 later life. Children quickly learn effective hygiene routines. They remember that they must wash their hands and brush their teeth regularly to stay healthy. The childminder uses her excellent understanding of healthy eating, to help her plan the meals and snacks for children. She ensures that they are nutritionally balanced and that portion sizes are appropriate. n Children enjoy highly interesting and meaningful opportunities to learn about different people and communities. The childminder ensures that children's own heritages are valued and celebrated in her setting. Children create artwork, cook foods, and listen to music from various countries and traditions. The childminder teaches them about cultural and religious events, such as Eid, Passover and World Book Day. She arranges visits, such as to a Hindu temple, church and Chinese cultural centre, to further enrich children's experiences.

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n The childminder is extremely reflective in her practice. She routinely seeks feedback from parents to develop her service to the highest standards. The childminder has formed strong partnerships with other childminders. She uses their constructive feedback to consistently improve her excellent curriculum and teaching. n The childminder establishes excellent partnerships with parents. She keeps them very well informed and involved in their children's progress and achievements. Parents describe the childminder's provision as excellent and say that they 'could not be happier'. They value the childminder's support with issues, such as children's behaviour and 'fussy eating'. Parents comment on how much their children have learned with the childminder and how their confidence has grown.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of safeguarding issues. She knows how to identify signs of abuse and risks to children's welfare, such as exposure to extreme views or domestic violence. The childminder is confident about what to do if she is concerned that a child is at risk. She knows the procedure to follow if there is an allegation about her, a member of her household or another adult working with children. The childminder manages risks well and uses opportunities to help children understand how to stay safe, for example, when using the internet or going on outings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 154267 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10137727 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 3 Date of previous inspection 21 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in the London Borough of Barnet. She operates her provision from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Thursday, throughout most of the year. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She occasionally works with her daughter, who is registered as an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider has received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken this into account in her evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector 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 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 the children, to understand their views and experiences. n A range of the childminder's documents was reviewed, including her paediatric first-aid certificate and safeguarding policies.

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Inspection activities

26 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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