Francis, Tatjana

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children are well settled and content in the childminder's home-from-home setting. The childminder ensures that children's transitions every morning are as easy as possible for them, by taking time to speak to parents when children arrive. The childminder is caring and attentive to children's needs. Children benefit from strong attachments with the childminder. Their positive interactions with her, and their confidence to explore the environment, demonstrate that they feel safe and secure.

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The provision is good

The childminder designs a broad curriculum based on children's interests and what they need to learn next. She has high expectations and encourages children to do things for themselves. For example, children help her to tidy up the room, and then practise putting their shoes and coat on before they all go outside.

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The provision is good

Children behave very well. They are kind and helpful towards one another. The childminder is a good role model. She uses praise to highlight children's good behaviour. The childminder teaches children rules, such as 'hands are not for hitting'. This helps children to understand what is expected of them. Children display positive attitudes towards their learning. They make decisions about what they would like to do. For example, the childminder asks children what they would like to do next. She follows children's lead and extends their learning through what they like doing. This helps children to develop their confidence and self-esteem, as they learn that their views are valued.

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need to do better?

n Communication and language are a strong focus in this setting. As a result, children become confident talkers and develop a love of books. For example, while reading a book about an emergency rescue, the childminder introduces new words, such as 'lifeguard', and explains their meaning to children. n The childminder provides a variety of opportunities for children to strengthen their small muscles through messy play and mark making. This prepares them well for the next stages in their learning and development. n The childminder evaluates her practice effectively. She attends courses and webinars, helping her to enhance her teaching skills and to enrich children's experiences even further. Recent training has led to improvements in the way the childminder supports children's mathematical development. She helps them to develop an awareness of patterns, size and counting during daily activities. n The childminder has a clear understanding of what she wants children to learn.

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need to do better?

Overall, she implements her curriculum well. Children generally make good progress from their starting points in learning. The childminder extends children's experiences. For example, she enhances children's knowledge of animals and their habitat, following their family visit to the zoo.

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need to do better?

12 October 2022 n The childminder knows children well. She meticulously observes their learning and identifies next steps in learning for them. However, on occasion, the childminder does not target children's learning at the right level. For example, she plans an activity which is too complex for the ages and stages of development of children in her care. On occasion, children lose their interest and their learning is not maximised. n Children's physical health is a priority for the childminder. She teaches them how to stay safe. For example, older children know the number they must use to call emergency services. Children learn about healthy food and the childminder ensures that she prepares nutritious meals for them. All children follow the childminder's hygiene routines by regularly washing their hands and brushing their teeth after lunch. n The childminder takes children to playgrounds and parks, where they can

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need to do better?

practise their gross motor skills freely. However, she does not always consider opportunities for children to develop their gross motor skills while inside her setting or in the garden. This means that, on the days that they are unable to go to facilities in the local area, children may not get the opportunity to be physically active as much as possible. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder regularly reports on children's progress and development. Parents feel supported and write about the childminder's positive, caring and loving attitude. They are very positive about the care and education that the childminder provides for their children.

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

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should:

n target learning opportunities at the right level, so that children maintain their interest and gain the most from their learning n enhance ways to support children's gross motor skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY341312 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10235048 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 5 Date of previous inspection 8 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Friern Barnet, in the London Borough of Barnet. She operates her service every weekday from 8am to 6pm, all year round. She 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 provision. n The childminder and the inspector had a learning walk and discussed the childminder's aims and learning intentions for children. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children and reviewed the impact on children. n The childminder discussed children's progress and next steps in learning with the inspector. n Parents' written views were taken account of 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

12 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

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