Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date: 17 June 2022 - 3 August 2022

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This provision meets requirements

n Children who are in the older age range are extremely happy and settled with this warm, gentle childminder. They thrive in the warm relationships, which they build with her and her assistants. n The childminder explains how she helps children to understand the routines of the afternoon and follow instructions very well. For example, she will encourage children to have a strong understanding about road safety. Older children demonstrate that they know how to keep themselves safe on the journey from school to the childminder's home. They behave very well and are emotionally secure. Older children enjoy the company of their friends and form new friendships with children from other schools. Children constantly show care and concern towards each other. n The childminder describes how she supports children to become aware of what makes them unique. She provides many opportunities for children to learn about

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the differences between people and cultures. The childminder superbly uses outings to the park and other community venues to develop children's knowledge of the wider world. n The childminder very successfully explains what she intends young children to learn. She describes how she will plan a broad and varied curriculum to build on children's interests, what they know and can do. The childminder enthusiastically says she wants to 'inspire all children to learn'. For example, older children enjoy exploring with a wide range of natural resources, such as corks, guttering and bamboo, in a large and well-resourced garden. n The childminder has developed very strong partnerships with parents and teaching staff from the schools that children also attend. She describes how she will work exceptionally closely with parents and teachers to help all children to achieve very well. Parents speak extremely highly of the care she provides.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is passionate about developing her professional knowledge and the importance of evaluating her practice. She keeps her knowledge up to date, such as current early years developments and safeguarding issues. The childminder and her assistants confidently know the steps to take should they feel concerned about the safety and welfare of a child.

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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 EY264916 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10137740 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 18 Number of children on roll 40 Date of previous inspection 5 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in the London Borough of Barnet. She works with assistants on a daily basis. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 their evaluation of the provider. n Children talked to the inspector at various times throughout the inspection and she took account of their views. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her assistants. n The inspector took account of the views of parents by looking through written feedback provided. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with older children during indoor and outdoor activities. n Although there were no children in the early age range present at the time of this inspection, there were children present who were over the age of five years.

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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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Inspection activities

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