Childminder in Barnet

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's homely and nurturing environment. They play cooperatively and show confidence in the childminder's setting. Children have strong bonds with the childminder and behave well. They follow rules and expectations of the setting and learn to show respect for one another. The childminder gently reminds younger children to say please and thank you, to help develop their good manners.

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The provision is good

Children develop good physical skills. They are eager to take part in a wide range of activities to help them to develop their hand-to-eye coordination, such as using chalks on a board to form shapes and early marks. The childminder provides children with ample opportunities daily to help them develop their gross motor skills and be physically active. For example, younger children enjoy riding their tricycles and using the climbing frame in the park.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows children well and plans activities based on their individual interests. Younger children are absorbed and focused during their play. For example, they enjoy playing with garages and cars. The childminder makes the most of opportunities, such as introducing counting, colours and new words, to support children's expanding vocabulary. This helps children make good progress and supports their future learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans a balanced curriculum that focuses on developing younger children's communication, social and physical skills. She tracks children's learning to ensure they make good progress and works with parents to close any gaps in children's development. n The childminder prioritises young children's speech and language skills effectively, to help them increase their vocabulary and become confident talkers. She gets down to children's level, makes good eye contact and speaks to them clearly. For example, they look at picture books together and the childminder encourages young children to identify the objects. She uses effective questioning techniques and gives children time to think and respond. n The childminder teaches young children mathematical concepts well. For instance, young children enjoy playing with different-sized trains. They race them with the childminder and become excited as they play. The childminder

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extends their learning further, as she encourages them to count and identify the 'big' and 'small' trains. The childminder helps children to gain confidence in their play and make good progress. n The childminder regularly praises children for their achievements and supports them to develop good manners and confidence in their self-help skills. Children

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27 February 2023 respond well to simple instructions, such as to tidy up the toys they are playing with. They learn to be independent and gain confidence in their self-care skills. For example, they follow good hygiene practices as they learn to wash their hands independently and choose the toys they want to play with. n Children benefit from exploring the local community, including playgroups, farms and nearby local parks. The childminder prepares children for life in modern Britain well. For instance, she plans opportunities for children to socialise well with other children from different backgrounds and learn about festivals. This helps to widen children's experiences and knowledge of the world around them. n Parents speak very highly about the childminder. They express positive comments about the good quality care and education the childminder provides. The childminder keeps parents informed of their children's progress in a range of

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ways, such as daily discussions, and sends them photographs of their children's activities. She provides parents with ideas to extend children's learning at home. However, the childminder is not proactive in seeking a wider range of information from parents, such as when children first start attending, to inform planning and to help ensure that they make swift progress from the start. n Overall, the childminder regularly reflects and evaluates her practice to enhance children's overall learning and care outcomes. She keeps her mandatory training up to date. However, the childminder does not sharply focus on her professional development to help her raise the quality of education to the very highest level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues, should she have any concerns for children's safety and welfare. She keeps up to date with safeguarding training and guidance and has a broad knowledge of possible signs that may indicate a child is in danger. The childminder understands the importance of following the correct procedures to report any concerns to relevant professionals, to protect children from harm. This includes the effects of exposure to extreme views and behaviour. The childminder carries out effective risk assessments to minimise hazards. She teaches children about safety in the home and on outings, such as where to cross the road safely.

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should:

n increase information gathered from parents about children's prior knowledge and skills, to help build on what children already know and can do n review opportunities for professional development to help raise the quality of education to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2583573 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10264459 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder provides care from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder has received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken this into account in her evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector and childminder completed a learning walk of the setting where they discussed the early years provision and the aims of the curriculum. n The inspector and childminder jointly observed children and evaluated an activity together. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including paediatric first-aid certificates and suitability checks for the childminder and other household members. n The inspector took the written views of parents into account.

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Inspection activities

27 February 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

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