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 well settled in the care of the childminder. The childminder ensures that children's transition between home and the setting is easy for them, by taking time in the morning to speak to the parents when children arrive. The childminder is caring and attentive to children's needs. She provides them with cuddles and encouragement when needed. This helps them to feel safe and secure in her care. As a result, they explore the environment with growing confidence and independence.

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The provision is good

Children have warm and secure relationships with the childminder, who knows them very well. She has high expectations for all children and uses timely assessment to inform her planning. She identifies the resources the children are interested in and provides activities based on what children like doing. This helps them to make good progress.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and display positive attitudes towards learning. The childminder encourages children to make decisions. For example, the childminder asks children what they would like to do next, and she follows their lead as they point towards the garden area. Children learn that their views are valued.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a sound understanding of how children learn. She designs the curriculum based on children's interests and what they need to learn next. She provides activities that build on what they already know. For example, children playing with wooden blocks are given a sorting box and encouraged to fit blocks into it. n The childminder supports children in their communication and language development. She introduces new words to extend their learning. When children explore with sand, she introduces new words to describe their experiences and actions. n The childminder has a good range of books available. They are well presented in a cosy corner. Children often reach for books independently and like to be read to. However, on occasion, the childminder does not consistently support children to develop a love of reading. n Children happily join in with actions to the familiar nursery rhymes played for

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need to do better?

them. However, the childminder does not consider the impact of the prolonged background music on children's engagement. For example, the music stays on when children move to different activities. This, at times, affects their focus, and their learning is not always maximised. n The childminder uses the local area well. She takes the children on regular visits to local parks and shops. Together they often go on bus rides. These activities

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need to do better?

24 August 2022 promote children's understanding of the world around them and enhance their learning. n The childminder provides a variety of opportunities for children to strengthen their small muscles through a range of manipulative tasks, such as unscrewing bolts. This prepares them well for the next stages of their learning and development. n Children play outside daily. They explore the spacious garden and use age- appropriate equipment. The childminder provides them with challenge to support their gross-motor skills further. n Children learn about healthy lifestyles. The childminder ensures she prepares healthy meals for the children in her care. All children are introduced to the setting's hygiene routines of regular handwashing. Children have comfortable places to rest, and the childminder checks on sleeping children regularly. n The childminder is reflective about her setting. She knows how important regular

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training is and takes part in professional development opportunities to improve her practice. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder regularly reports on children's progress and supports parents with learning at home. For example, she shares advice about babies' and toddlers' sleeping patterns. Parents write about the childminder's loving attitude. They are very positive about the care and education that the childminder provides.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection and knows how to keep children safe. She knows what to do if she has concern about a child's welfare, or if an allegation is made against herself or a member of her household. She attends regular safeguarding training and stays up to date with legislation. She makes sure the premises are safe and secure for children, both indoors and outdoors. The childminder has a current first-aid certificate and a range of hygiene measures are in place to ensure the health and safety of children in her care.

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should:

n consider ways to consistently capture children's interest in books to support their developing love of reading n consider the impact of background music on children's involvement and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2521383 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10208075 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 5 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Dulwich in London Borough of Barnet. The childminder provides flexible hours throughout the week, all year round except public holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 childminder and the inspector had a learning walk and discussed the childminder's aims. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children and reviewed the impact on the children. n The childminder discussed children's progress and next steps with the inspector. n Parents' written views were taken into account by the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including records of paediatric first-aid training.

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Inspection activities

24 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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Inspection activities

24 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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