Childminder in Barnet

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not have a sufficient knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. She has not maintained the improvements seen at the last inspection and several breaches of requirements were found at this inspection. The childminder has lost important documents relevant to her registration. She does not undertake appropriate training to ensure that her practice continually improves. n Children's safety cannot be assured. This is because the childminder has failed to identify and remove hazards from her home and garden. For example, in the kitchen children could easily access cleaning materials. Storage cupboards have been overloaded and remain unlocked, posing a risk of their contents falling on a child. The environment is not welcoming to young children, children cannot access toys and equipment that would support their development.

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not have a secure understanding of how young children learn and develop. She has limited understanding of the requirements she must meet for assessing children's progress. For example, her expectations of two- year-old children are not focused on the key areas that underpin all their development. n Although the childminder has recently completed safeguarding training, she does not know how to manage and report safeguarding concerns, such as an allegation made against her. She has not gathered sufficient information from parents to ensure that she is able to respond in the event of an emergency. For example, she has failed to take contact details for both parents, and other adults authorised to collect children.

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This provision does not meet 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 EY469775 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10236278 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 23 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Finchley, in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except 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 The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder. n The inspector viewed relevant documents, including the childminder's public liability insurance and paediatric first-aid certificate. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding and viewed the equipment and toys for the use of young children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she can support children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

18 October 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

18 October 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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