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 greeted warmly and engage quickly in this homely environment. They access resources in the well-organised playroom. Children demonstrate high levels of concentration as they match coloured tiles to a pattern board and use a variety of tools to build houses out of play dough. Children develop confidence and settle well. They have positive relationships with their friends, the childminder and her assistant. Children are welcomed by their 'aunties' as they put their belongings away and find their photo for registration independently.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from a wide range of free play and adult-led activities. They have good attitudes towards learning. They are eager and motivated to join in. They use spray bottles to clean the kitchen area, ready for Passover. Children enjoy playing alongside their peers, laughing and smiling as they spray and clean together.

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The provision is good

Children have a strong sense of self and know what makes them unique. They sing the 'hello song' and join in with familiar traditional Jewish songs. They find their own chair with their photo on and talk about special festivals and the foods they eat at home. Children explain how they eat matzo at home during Shabbat as they make their own matzo pictures, printing and painting with building bricks.

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need to do better?

n Children maintain good levels of concentration. They listen and follow instructions well to create a spring picture. They demonstrate good fine motor skills to cut strips of grass with scissors. Children use their own ideas to decorate a tree. They use the correct vocabulary, saying 'bud' as they add blossoms to the branches. n Children benefit from a well-planned and sequenced curriculum. The childminder and her assistant know the children really well. They plan exciting experiences and activities that help them learn about the world around them. This ensures that children make good progress in readiness for school. n Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They join in with movement sessions for stretching and enjoy healthy choices at snack time, including mango, cucumber and oranges. They enjoy a range of cooking activities that encourage them to try different healthy foods, including soups, fruit kebabs and potato salad.

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n Children have a wonderful repertoire of songs and favourites stories. When the story of Passover is acted out, children are eager to join in and listen intently. They repeat phrases from the familiar story 'Monkey Puzzle' and learn new actions and songs each day. This helps children develop their enjoyment of music and their communication skills. n Children are growing in independence and benefit from a clear and embedded structure and routine. They wash their hands, find a tissue for their nose and

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14 March 2023 help each other at tidy-up time. n The childminder has good knowledge and skills to support children to learn new words. Children's communication and language are developing well. When children need further support, the childminder seeks advice from professionals and attends training to develop their teaching skills even further. n Overall, children enjoy outdoor play in a safe and spacious garden where they gain fresh air and exercise. However, more consideration to the planning for children's outdoor learning is needed in order to engage children and extend and enhance their skills further. n The childminder acts on children's interests, and she identifies gaps in children's learning. The curriculum is well planned overall. However, on occasion, the implementation of some outdoor activities is not as successful. n Parents speak highly of this homely setting, and partnerships are strong. They

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feel well informed about their children's progress. Parents state that communication is good and that they enjoy regular updates about what their children are doing. They comment on how they support children to settle quickly and the good progress their children make, particularly with their language and social skills. n The childminder has a clear vision for her setting and is very reflective. She works well alongside her assistant. They both work hard to improve their knowledge and keep their training up to date. They have regular discussions to enhance their professional development and ensure that improvements are made.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant ensure that they have up-to-date and robust knowledge of safeguarding procedures. They are vigilant in monitoring the signs and symptoms of abuse and know how to seek advice when needed. They know how to record and log any concerns to keep children safe. Their recent safeguarding training secured their knowledge of the aim of the 'Prevent' duty and the importance of modern British values. They regularly risk assess their environment and ensure it is safe and secure.

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should:

n make better use of the outdoor space so that children's learning and skills are fully extended and challenged.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2576469 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10264497 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 5 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder lives in the London Borough of Barnet and registered in 2020. She works alongside an assistant, and they both hold a relevant level 3 qualification, including an early years educator qualification. The provision is open from 9am to 3pm Monday to Thursday, and from 9am until 1pm on Friday. The childminder offers funded early education places for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

14 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

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