Childminder in Barnet

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires improvement

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The provision requires improvement

The children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. She gives children lots of cuddles, when needed, which helps them to feel emotionally secure. The childminder has clear routines to support the children's needs. Children develop healthy habits, such as being outdoors, where they can be active, which helps to support their physical well-being.

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The provision requires improvement

Children benefit from a satisfactory selection of resources and toys. However, some children are not supported as well as possible to be engaged and focused in their learning. They independently choose activities they want to engage in. However, at times, what they chose does not provide children with adequate challenges for their age and stage of learning. Furthermore, activities are not yet planned around children's interests and experiences. This means that learning experiences do not sufficiently motivate children to learn as well as possible. Although the childminder carries out the assessment check for children aged between two and three years, she does not fully understand her role in carrying this out to ensure that parents are fully involved. Children are developing good speaking skills, and the childminder interprets their non-verbal communication successfully. Children make some progress and are confident. Children behave well, and they learn to share

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need to do better?

n Children are safe and move around the childminder's premises with ease. The childminder shows a clear understanding of how to keep children safe. However, she has not fully understood the ratio requirements that she must adhere to, and on some days, she has too many children present at any one time. n The childminder helps children to develop a strong sense of belonging in her home. They develop a close bond with the childminder and make good friendships with each other. Children are confident to approach the childminder and to engage her in their play. For example, they request stories to read with the childminder. n Although the childminder knows the children well, she does not use her assessments of their development to monitor progress precisely. She does not always focus planning sharply on children's next steps or identify less obvious gaps in their overall learning to help them make rapid progress.

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need to do better?

n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder communicates daily with parents and sends them regular photos of their children engaged in activities during the day. n The childminder helps children learn to share and take turns when playing. She encourages children to acknowledge their own feelings and helps them to manage their emotions. She asks them how they are feeling and what they think

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need to do better?

3 August 2023 may help them to feel better. Children behave well, and the childminder deals with any minor disagreements sensitively. She praises the children for their achievements, and this boosts their self-esteem. n Overall, children make satisfactory progress in their communication and language skills. Children who speak English as an additional language are given time and encouragement to talk. The childminder knows words in their home language to support them with this. The childminder has back-and-forth conversations with children as they play and regularly reads them stories and sings songs. n The childminder talks to children about their families, and they learn about similarities and differences between themselves and their friends. They also learn about some festivals celebrated in the wider community. However, there are limited resources available for children to use at the setting that reflect the

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands how to recognise if a child may be at risk of harm. She knows how to report different types of concern that she may have regarding a child's welfare. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if an allegation is made against her or a household member. The childminder carries out effective risk assessments so that the environment is safe and secure. She has systems in place to ensure that any children with allergies or dietary requirements are kept safe at the setting.

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Due date

ensure that ratios are adhered to at all times and kept in line with what is stated in the early years requirements 31/08/2023

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Due date

ensure that an accurate daily record is maintained of the names of the children being cared for on the premises, including their hours of attendance. 31/08/2023

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should:

3 August 2023 n plan relevant and challenging activities appropriate to children's age and stage of development to encourage their engagement and motivation, particularly in the prime areas of learning n improve the process for conducting the progress check for children aged between two and three years so that parents receive more precise information about their child's learning and development at key stages n develop the resources available to build on children's learning about similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480174 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10252980 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 3 Date of previous inspection 24 August 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Finchley, in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder operates all year round, from 9am to 2pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any ongoing impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and looked at relevant documentation. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about their practices and procedures.

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Inspection activities

3 August 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 August 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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