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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy and relaxed in this nurturing setting. They settle quickly, forming excellent relationships with the childminder and her assistants. When children feel unsure, they confidently seek them out for cuddles and reassurance. The childminder and her assistants know what children like to play with and they use these activities to support them to settle. They are are passionate about their job and care greatly about the children they look after. The childminder and her assistants enthusiastically celebrate children's achievements, for example when children take their first steps or go down the slide for the first time.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. Children behave very well. They are polite and kind to each other and to the childminder and her assistants. Children follow the routine and respect the adults who look after them. Children know how to wait for their turn. This includes waiting their turn for the childminder to help them and for their turn to use a toy. Children respond well to the positive praise that they receive from the childminder and her assistants. They copy this language when playing. For example, when babies build a tower, the other children congratulate them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistants have a deep knowledge of children and use this to support them in their play and their personal development. They actively observe and listen to children's needs and plan their day accordingly. Children make good progress in this setting and they play confidently together. n The older and younger children play cooperatively together. Older children are very considerate of the needs of the babies. They have learned how to always show them care and consideration. Children actively comfort babies when they are upset, for example by offering them a different toy to distract them with. Babies respond well to this and smile at their peers. n Children's communication and language development is consistently promoted in the setting. Children have regular access to stories and books. Staff model good language and the older children communicate well using a range of vocabulary.

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Babies babble and hum happily, and they use gestures to communicate. Babies learn simple words and everyone celebrates when they use them. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. The childminder promotes the early identification of children with additional needs. This provides all children with the opportunity to progress in her care. The childminder has recently attended training on supporting children with SEND. This gives her further confidence in her practice. n The highly qualified team works well together. The childminder and her assistants communicate regularly, sharing ideas and observations. The assistants

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20 June 2023 feel very well supported by the childminder. The childminder supports her assistants' professional development and they complete a range of courses to further their own knowledge. n Parents are happy with the progress that their children make in this setting. They comment on the key values, such as kindness, that their children learn in the setting. Parents appreciate the emphasis on their children reading and books. They comment that their children settle quickly in the 'warm and homely environment'. n Children enjoy a range of freshly cooked nutritious meals. They eat together and try new foods and tastes. Children discuss what ingredients are in their lunch and help to plan their next healthy meal. They excitedly say how much they love green curry and mushroom risotto. n The childminder promotes all children's independence. Children tidy up after they have finished an activity, put their own shoes away in the box and take

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their used tissues to the bin. Babies feed themselves from a young age and help themselves to a drink when they need it. n Children are given various opportunities to develop significant skills, such as writing and using mathematical language. In the garden, older children use chalk to make marks on chalk boards. They discuss the colours that they are using to make a rainbow. Older children count the chalks and notice that they have less after they have put some chalks back into the box. However, the childminder does not ensure that all focused activities are appropriate for babies, which means that they do not have the opportunity to engage fully in them.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child in her care. She makes sure that her assistants have access to the relevant information to follow the procedures correctly. The childminder and her assistants know the signs and symptoms of child abuse. They attend regular training to ensure that they remain up to date with safeguarding requirements and any changes in legislation. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments to ensure that her home is a safe and secure environment for children to play in. All the required documentation and records are in place.

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should:

n ensure that young babies can always access the range of opportunities available, such as by reflecting on the learning environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494079 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10289377 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 9 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 22 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in East Finchley in London. The childminder operates each weekday, between 7.30am and 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She works alongside three assistants, two of whom holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 3 and the other holds qualified teacher status. The childminder holds qualified teacher status. There is a local after-school club linked to this setting.

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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 setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact on children's learning. n Parents shared their views on the childminder's practice with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

20 June 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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20 June 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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