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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy and secure in the childminder's welcoming home. They separate confidently from their parents on arrival and quickly settle down to play. Children form secure bonds with the kind and attentive childminder. They show that they feel confident and relaxed in her care. Children thoroughly enjoy their interactions with the childminder. For instance, they pretend to make food and drinks for her in the play kitchen and are delighted when she joins in with their game. Children play happily alongside each other and develop positive relationships. They respond well to the childminder's gentle and consistent guidance and their behaviour is good.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children and provides consistent encouragement and praise. This boosts children's self-esteem and supports them to engage with the activities. Children are motivated learners. They confidently explore the resources and make choices about what they want to do. Babies develop their hand-to-eye coordination as they fill containers and operate the buttons on electronic toys. Toddlers are confident to attempt more challenging activities, such as completing puzzles and shape sorters. They focus well and show good levels of perseverance.

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need to do better?

n The childminder reviews her provision and looks for ways to enhance children's learning. For example, she searches online for exciting new activities, to support children's interests. The childminder occasionally works with her husband, who is registered as an assistant. She ensures that they both attend mandatory training, to help them keep children safe. n The childminder has a secure understanding of child development. Overall, she provides a broad and well-sequenced curriculum, which supports children's progress well. However, the childminder does not consistently provide a wide variety of materials and textures, to enhance children's creative and exploratory play. n Children develop their physical skills well. They learn to coordinate their movements as they play with resources, such as musical instruments. Babies have regular tummy time, to help develop their core muscle strength and encourage them to crawl. Older children learn to move confidently and safely as

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they use the climbing apparatus at a local park. n The childminder supports children's language and communication effectively. For example, she introduces new words as she shares books with children and commentates on their play. During songs and rhymes, the childminder incorporates visual aids, such as toys and puppets. These help children to make links between words and objects. Children, including those who speak English as

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20 July 2022 an additional language, develop their speaking and listening skills well. n The childminder provides a variety of learning experiences for children throughout the day. This includes opportunities for them to play independently and to join in with adult-initiated activities. Generally, these are well balanced. However, sometimes the childminder interrupts children's self-led play, to move them on to another activity. Therefore, they are not able to fully explore their own ideas and extend their concentration spans. n Children develop independence and enjoy doing things for themselves. For example, babies and toddlers are keen to feed themselves at mealtimes. They learn to wash their hands before eating and use tissues to wipe their noses. Children enjoy being helpful and assist the childminder with tasks, such as wiping the table after lunch and tidying up the toys. n The childminder provides a welcoming and inclusive environment. She respects

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and values each child's individual characteristics and abilities. The childminder helps children to learn about the differences between themselves and others. For instance, she includes songs in children's home languages during rhyme times. n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They say she is kind and loving and describe how their children run eagerly to her front door. Parents appreciate the daily outings that the childminder provides for children, such as visits to a playgroup and music sessions. They say that these enrich children's learning and enhance their social skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children from harm. She and her assistant attend regular training to update their safeguarding knowledge. The childminder knows how to identify the signs of abuse and neglect. This includes the effects of exposure to extreme views or domestic violence. She understands the procedures to follow, if she has concerns about a child's welfare, or if there is an allegation about herself or her assistant. The childminder supervises children closely and is vigilant to any potential hazards. For example, she ensures that children's food is prepared appropriately, to minimise the risk of choking.

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should:

n provide more consistent opportunities for children to explore and experiment with a variety of materials and textures, to support their creative development n ensure that the daily routines include opportunities for children to explore, concentrate and develop ideas at their own pace.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 147147 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10060802 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 2 Date of previous inspection 30 November 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2000. She lives in Golders Green within the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder operates her service from Monday to Thursday, from 8am until 5pm, throughout most of the year. The childminder occasionally works with her husband, who is registered as an assistant. She has a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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 that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of her home used for childminding, she explained her curriculum for children and how she organises the provision. n The inspector observed a range of learning experiences, she evaluated the quality of education and the impact on children's learning. n Parents shared their views through discussions and by providing written feedback. The inspector also spoke to children, to assess their views and experiences. n The inspector spoke to the childminder at relevant points during the inspection, she also viewed a sample of documents, including the paediatric first-aid certificates for the childminder and her assistant.

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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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