Childminder in Barnet

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her responsibility to fully protect children and keep them safe at all times. She completes regular training to improve her knowledge, including wider safeguarding issues, such as female genital mutilation. She understands what to do in the event of an allegation made against her or her co-childminder. n The childminder understands the importance of providing children with a broad and fully inclusive curriculum. She explains how she plans purposeful opportunities for children to play both indoors and in the garden. The childminder recognises the importance of providing an inclusive environment so children learn about the world they live in. n The childminder is aware that maintaining secure relationships with children supports their confidence and emotional well-being. She knows how to monitor children's learning and development. She plans for children's individual needs

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and interests to help them make good progress in all areas of the curriculum. n The childminder understands the significance of helping children to develop good health and hygiene practices, including oral health. For instance, she plans activities for children to taste different foods and participate in regular cooking activities. She knows how to encourage children to be physically active outside in the fresh air. n The childminder understands how to promote children's positive behaviour. For instance, she encourages children to follow rules and to learn right from wrong so that they know what is expected of them. n The childminder is proactive and recognises the importance of professional development and strives for continuous improvement. She values feedback from parents and other professionals about all aspects of her practice and provision.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2559787 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10232117 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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Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Southgate in London. She operates weekdays between 9am and 5pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She works alongside a family member who is also a registered childminder.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector sampled a range of relevant documentation, including the childminder's qualifications and information records. n The inspector viewed areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she supports children's learning and development. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements when minding children.

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Inspection activities

19 August 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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19 August 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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