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 confident and happy in this setting. They have developed warm attachments with the childminder and her assistants. This can be seen in their positive engagement with those who care for them. They enjoy cuddles as they read books. Children independently choose books and sit with their familiar adult for their favourite story to be read to them. Children demonstrate they feel a strong sense of belonging as they can speak in both English and their home language Hebrew. Adults are skilled in supporting the development of both languages as they switch with ease between the two when they are engaging with children. Discussions with parents demonstrate they value this aspect of the provision.

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The provision is good

Children are making good progress in their learning as the childminder plans an exciting curriculum which is duly focused on their individual learning needs. All adults have high expectations for children. They support children to develop positive behaviours as they teach them the importance of sharing and taking turns. The childminder values working in partnership with parents and will support learning at home. For example, parents share that they have had to learn lots of new songs as the children request for these to be sung at home.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good knowledge of child development. She is confident to demonstrate how she supports children to make good progress and identifies the most important next steps in their learning. Parents express they are extremely happy with the care and learning experiences available to their children. Assessment of children's progress is ongoing, and parents' views are considered. Two-year progress checks are completed in line with requirements. However, the childminder does not always make this assessment as clear as she could to parents. n Older children are confident to read familiar stories with the childminder. They recognise the pictures and use these to recall the events. They are encouraged to be inquisitive and ask questions. Children are supported to understand why books written in English are read starting from the front page, while books written in Hebrew start from the back page. They are also beginning to

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recognise the different scripts. These opportunities enhance children's knowledge and understanding of the wider world. n Children are making good progress in their learning. They are establishing effective language and listening skills. However, there are occasions when some children are prevented from strengthening their speaking skills. This is because the childminder does not consistently ensure children do not access their dummies. This does not support them in always being able to engage fully in

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3 March 2023 conversations. n Children are developing good physical skills. They enthusiastically dance and move their bodies in rhythm to familiar songs which they also sing in their home language. They enjoy outdoor play where they are developing good coordination as they can run, climb, and learn how to use the slide safely. n Children are confident to make choices about their play. They independently access a range of stimulating learning experiences and receive effective teaching to sustain their learning. For example, when children say their dolly is unwell. The childminder immediately extends this imaginative role play. She asks if the baby has seen a doctor and offers a role-play doctor's briefcase. Children are excited to have their play supported. This helps them to further develop their interests. n Children are learning positive behaviours. They enthusiastically help to keep their environments tidy. For example, they know the routine of making sure all

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toys are tided away before mealtimes. They are motivated by the encouraging praise they receive from the childminder and her assistants. Children have developed valuable self-care skills. They are confident to help themselves to healthy snack options and request more food if they remain hungry. They enjoy mealtimes which are a relaxed social occasion. n The childminder is an experienced early years practitioner. She continually reflects on her practice so that she can continually improve the learning experiences offered to children. She has effective systems in place to employ assistants who demonstrate they share the same high standards in providing good quality care and learning experiences for the children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding matters. She is clear of the procedures she would follow if she had concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder provides a safe, clean, and accessible home environment for children. She teaches them about how to stay safe through discussions. For example, children know that candles can be dangerous, and that they must never touch fire. This is following an activity where a candle has been lit as part of a celebration. Children learn how to climb the stairs safely as they are reminded to go up one step at a time and know they must hold on.

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should:

n strengthen all children's opportunities to develop effective communication skills n make the two-year-old progress check assessment clearer, to ensure parents know what it is and why it is completed.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2671720 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10281564 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in February 2022. She lives in Hampstead Garden Suburb and operates weekdays between 8am and 5pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a degree in early years education. She employs three childminding assistants to work with her, although she only works with two assistants at any one time.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and her assistants with the children. These observations were evaluated to assess the impact these had on the children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of assistants working in the childminding setting. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection, both face to face and over the phone. The inspector took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

3 March 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

3 March 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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