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 Met

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The provision is good

Children are happy in the childminder's warm and comfortable home. The childminder's nurturing approach helps young children to feel safe and secure. Children benefit from an established routine, making it a calm atmosphere. The children settle quickly as they arrive and begin to explore as soon as they enter the playroom. For example, they fit different-coloured building blocks together or match animals onto pictures of puzzle pieces. All the time, the childminder and her assistant are reminding the children about the names of the animals or asking questions, such as 'What does the lion say?', talking to them about previous learning. Children have built strong relationships with the childminder and her assistant.

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The provision is good

Children behave very well. They are relaxed and motivated to join in, knowing that there is support from the adults at any time. They respond to the childminder's encouragement to take turns and share resources during play. Children listen and follow simple instructions to help to tidy up the toys before they eat. They are becoming resilient and have a go at completing tasks, with support from the childminder. For example, children persevered with help to peel butterfly stickers for a picture. They receive positive praise from the childminder and her assistant.

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need to do better?

n Partnership with parents is strong. Parents give lots of praise for the childminder and her assistant, such as how caring they are to the children. The childminder and her assistant gather detailed information from parents about what children know and can do when they first start. The childminder shares information with parents on a daily basis. She collects photographs of the children's activities to make an album for the parents at the end of the year. n The childminder and her assistant are so enthusiastic about children's learning outdoors. Children have lots of access to fresh air and exercise in the large garden. They enjoy being active, playing in the pedal cars or using the swings. They show good balance and coordination of body movements. The childminder talks to children about being healthy as they eat their fruit for snack. n Children are becoming independent and confident to take risks, such as climbing

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up and sliding down the different slides. They enjoy the different experiences, having fun and laughing with the adults. n The childminder has a good understanding of early childhood development and her role in supporting children's behaviour, learning and socialisation. She reflects on her provision constantly and has identified that she needs to do more professional training to enhance her teaching. n The childminder has high expectations of the children in her care. She knows what children need to learn next and, overall, plans well to support their learning

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11 May 2023 and development. For instance, during storytelling, she uses visual props to help capture younger children's attention and to help keep them focused on the story. Children are motivated to join in. However, occasionally, the childminder is not specific enough about her planned activities to help her develop even further the key skills she wants individual children to achieve. n Children gain some awareness of diversity in the wider world. However, the childminder does not fully consider how to teach children about cultures and traditions beyond their own. n The childminder is very enthusiastic about developing children's language skills. Children are given opportunities to role play in the home corner. The childminder and her assistant join in with the play, asking 'May I have a cup of tea?' and then, 'Is it too hot?', to help broaden children's learning and vocabulary. Children are encouraged to join in with action nursery rhymes. The adults are always

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singing favourite songs, which encourages young children to remember patterns of words. n Children love sharing books together, which develops a love of early reading. For example, they listen to the book 'Dear Zoo'. They became excited to lift the flaps on the page. The childminder's assistant uses lots of expression as she points to the words and pictures for the children to enjoy. This all helps to prepare children for their future learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has robust policies and procedures to safeguard children. She has a good knowledge of all aspects of safeguarding and the procedures to follow should she become concerned about a child's welfare. She has attended safeguarding training to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments to ensure her home is safe and suitable for children. She teaches children how to keep safe and to be aware of risks. For example, she reminds children to sit down when they are eating food. She has regular fire drills at her home.

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should:

n strengthen plans for children's individual learning so there is a clearer focus to fully maximise their learning opportunities n provide more opportunities for children to increase their knowledge about cultures and communities beyond their own, to develop their understanding of difference and diversity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY222632 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10285509 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 6 Date of previous inspection 9 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder offers her service from 9.15am to 1pm, Monday to Friday, during term time only. She works with an assistant.

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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 showed the inspector around the areas of her home used by children and explained how she supports children's learning and development. n The inspector and the childminder evaluated an activity together. The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder and children and assessed the impact of these on children's learning. n Parents shared their views on the childminder's practice with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

11 May 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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11 May 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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