Childminder in Barnet

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder provides a clean, safe and well-equipped environment. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how children learn. She ensures that her curriculum reflects children's interests and their developmental stage. The childminder understands the importance of allowing children to be independent. She asks children what equipment they need for certain tasks, so that they are involved in the planning process. n The childminder understands the importance of working together with parents. She describes the many ways that she works with them to adapt the daily routine, such as with sleep patterns and mealtimes. She uses daily verbal and written feedback to share key information with the parents at the end of the day. The childminder shares ideas about how they can support their child at home. n A wide range of exciting opportunities are described by the childminder, to enhance the provision and experiences the children have while in her care. The

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childminder understands the importance of building the children's communication and language skills though mealtimes, visits to the local area and modelling good communication between herself and the children. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to manage children's behaviour. She focuses on positive reinforcement and modelling to teach the children how to behave well and self-regulate. The childminder creates house rules with children that are age-appropriate. This allows the children to take ownership of the choices they make within appropriate boundaries. n The childminder understands how to support children's welfare, through regular risk assessment. She knows how to supervise children to keep them safe while teaching them to manage risks. n The childminder recognises the importance of self-evaluation. She actively seeks opportunities for continued professional development online and via the local

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authority. She understands the importance of developing her skills and the positive impact this has on the children in her care. n The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding, including what to do if she was concerned about a child. She understands how to respond in the event of an allegation being made against herself or a member of the household.

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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 EY484638 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10236581 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 0 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 18 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in the London Borough of Barnet. She cares for children all day, Monday to Thursday, and operates term time only.

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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 The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about their service, curriculum for children and the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The childminder provided the inspector with the required key documentation.

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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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