Childminder in Barnet

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a firm understanding of her responsibilities to safeguard children. She keeps her knowledge up to date and knows what to do should she need to raise concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder ensures that any assistants employed are also clear about her policies and procedures. There are suitable systems in place to minimize hazards in the setting with regular risk assessments. The childminder ensures that children are closely supervised during trips out. n The childminder has a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements. She understands how children learn through play. The childminder knows how to prepare children for their future learning and gain the necessary skills for starting school. The childminder is trained in delivering Montessori and forest school education and blends these approaches with the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has effective systems in place to monitor and assess children's progress to help them learn and develop appropriately. She requests detailed information from parents when children first start. The childminder uses observations and children's interests to help her plan the curriculum to suit their needs. n The childminder has a clear focus to support children to learn about the world around them. She plans trips out to woods, museums and fire stations to help children learn about their community. The childminder values the importance of children interacting with a range of different people to help them understand and appreciate diversity. For example, she intends to provide opportunities for children to interact with elderly residents in a care home. n The childminder understands the importance of developing close working relationships with parents and other professionals. She intends to keep parents

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fully up to date with their children's learning and development. The childminder will provide parents with lots of opportunities to be involved in their children's learning and to extend the learning at home. She intends to work closely with other professionals to ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive the support they need to help them make good progress. n The childminder recognises how she can provide support to assistants to ensure they are secure in their roles and continue their professional development. She understands the importance of staff well-being. She also understands that regular supervision meetings ensure that practice can be monitored, and any training needs identified. The childminder has a positive attitude towards developing her own practice and skills. She has undergone a wide range of professional development to enable her to deliver the highest quality care to the

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children. The childminder is reflective of her provision and strives to continually improve it to ensure that children achieve the best outcomes.

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This provision meets requirements

30 January 2023 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 EY492512 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10275302 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 6 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in the London Borough of Barnet with her husband, who is also a registered childminder. She operates all year round, from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and uses Montessori and forest school educational philosophies. She sometimes works with assistants. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 childminder. n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises that the childminder uses for childminding. n The childminder and inspector held discussions regarding safeguarding children. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, such as the childminder's qualifications and insurance documents. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the childminder supports children's learning and development. n The inspector took account of written feedback provided by parents.

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Inspection activities

30 January 2023 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

30 January 2023 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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