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 and settled in the childminder's welcoming home. They have strong relationships with the childminder and feel confident and content. Children play well together and enjoy each other's company. They develop good social skills with other children. The childminder is friendly and attentive to children's individual needs and praises them for their achievements. Children behave well and learn to take turns, share and show kindness to one another.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations and, overall, works hard to achieve the best outcomes for children in her care. She follows the children's lead and designs an ambitious and stimulating curriculum. For instance, children show curiosity about the world around them. The childminder knows children's interests well and plans activities based on these to extend children's learning further. For example, the childminder encourages children to handle natural material, such as when moulding dough and mixing seeds with water to make 'frog spawn'. Children learn about the life cycle of a frog through exciting activities the childminder plans for them. They show focus and resilience in their play and spend long periods engaging in the activities on offer. Children are keen to explore outdoors and move confidently and safely as they climb, balance and run. They develop good physical skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder monitors children's progress and uses this information to plan interesting activities based on children's individual learning needs. She ensures that children gain the skills and knowledge to help them achieve a successful move on to the next stage of their education. All children, including children who speak English as an additional language, make good progress in relation to their starting points in learning. n Children learn early mathematics from a young age. For example, children mix mud and water and pretend they are making cupcakes in the mud kitchen. The childminder extends their learning further as she encourages them to count, identify shapes and use weights and measures when using different containers. n The childminder supports children's language and speaking skills effectively. For example, children enjoy listening to stories and confidently select books of their choice. They excitedly sing nursery rhymes and younger children listen intently

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and join in with the actions of the songs enthusiastically. The childminder skilfully narrates during activities and repeats new words to help children become confident communicators. All children develop strong communication skills, including children who speak English as an additional language. n The childminder prepares children for life in modern Britain well. For instance, she plans meaningful and interesting activities to help children learn about different people and communities. She ensures that children's own heritages and

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need to do better?

30 June 2023 language are valued and celebrated in her setting. n The childminder supports children to develop good manners and uses regular praise to highlight children's achievements and good behaviour. All children understand the clear rules and boundaries the childminder sets and show respect towards each other. n The childminder supports children's healthy lifestyles and self-care skills effectively. For example, children wash and dry their own hands before meals and follow good hygiene procedures. They dress for outdoor play and practise their fine motor skills, such as safely and confidently chopping their fruit with a knife. Children enjoy freshly cooked nutritious meals and snacks each day and develop good levels of independence during activities. n Parents are very complimentary about the childminder and value the learning and care their children receive. They write positive comments on how well their

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need to do better?

children have progressed since starting at the childminder's. The childminder keeps parents fully informed about their children's progress and well-being in her care. However, she does not provide all parents with opportunities to contribute to their children's learning in their own home to promote consistency. n The childminder reflects on and evaluates her practice effectively. She continually improves her practice by attending courses to help her improve overall outcomes for children. For instance, to support children's outdoor learning effectively, she has completed additional training and adapted the outdoor environment to enhance children's daily experiences.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps up to date with safeguarding training and she is confident about the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. She has a good knowledge of the potential signs and symptoms of abuse, including those relating to radical and extreme behaviours. The childminder carries out effective risk assessments to minimise potential hazards. She helps children to manage risk effectively. For example, she carries out regular fire alarm drills and reminds children how to keep themselves safe.

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should:

n strengthen partnerships with parents so that they are able to further contribute to their children's learning and care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489904 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10295538 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 6 Date of previous inspection 28 December 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Chipping Barnet, in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder provides care throughout most of the year, from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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 account of the written views of parents.

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Inspection activities

30 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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Inspection activities

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