Childminder in Barnet

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder describes how she will implement an ambitious curriculum, to support all areas of children's learning and development. She knows how to make regular assessments of children's progress, to identify their next steps in learning. n The childminder ensures that her home is a safe and suitable environment for children. She explains how she will minimise or eliminate hazards through regular checks and risk assessments. The childminder describes how she will teach children to manage risks and keep themselves safe, such as when crossing roads or using climbing apparatus. n The childminder knows how to identify the signs of child abuse. She completes safeguarding training and is confident about the processes to follow, should she have concerns about children's welfare. The childminder has a secure knowledge of what she must do if an allegation is made about her. n The childminder outlines how she will promote healthy lifestyles for children. For

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instance, she will provide activities such as obstacle courses and outings to the park, to encourage physical exercise. The childminder describes how she will work with parents to provide nutritious meals and snacks for children. n The childminder understands the importance of strong partnerships with parents. For example, she will gather details of children's care needs and the activities that they enjoy, to help them settle and feel secure when they join her setting. n The childminder explains how she will broaden and enrich children's experiences. For example, she plans to take them on outings, such as to local parks, shops and playgroups, to help them learn about their environment and community. n The childminder describes her high expectations for children's behaviour. She explains how she will use positive praise, discussions and explanations, to help them understand the rules and boundaries in her home.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder outlines how she will consult with parents and reflect on her provision, to identify how she can improve her practice further. She accesses training and carries out her own research, to ensure that she constantly develops her professional skills. For example, the childminder has learned a range of new strategies, to help her promote children's communication and language.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487699 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10304902 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 3 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 5 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

This childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Edgeware in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder offers her service Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm, throughout most of the year.

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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 this into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of her home that she uses for childminding. She explained how she plans the curriculum and what she wants children to learn. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, such as the childminder's paediatric first-aid qualification and liability insurance certificate. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder, to help establish her safeguarding knowledge.

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Inspection activities

28 September 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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