Childminder in Barnet

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows her responsibility to safeguard children. She has a sound understanding of the signs which indicate a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder is aware of the actions that must be taken when there are safeguarding concerns about a child. n The childminder has a sound understanding of how young children learn and develop. She explains how she will plan activities based on children's needs and interests. The childminder knows the importance of assessing children's development in a timely manner. She describes how she will share children's progress with parents, to support continuity of children's learning at home. n The childminder knows how to support children's behaviour in a positive way. She describes how she will help children to understand their emotions and talk about why they may feel certain ways. The childminder talks about being a positive role model. She explains she will use books to help children to recognise

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and name emotions in different situations. n The childminder describes how she will develop children's language and communication skills. She plans for children to sing, listen to stories and learn new words. The childminder explains the importance of enhancing children's vocabulary during daily activities. For example, she will introduce words, such as 'habitat', and explain what they mean. The childminder will teach children about the natural world around them and take them on trips to forests and parks. n The childminder explains she will place a priority on children's physical health. She explains how she will teach children about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. The childminder will encourage children to grow vegetables in her allotment. She explains children will harvest the crops and help to prepare their own healthy meals, such as cutting vegetables for a soup. n The childminder knows the importance of effective partnerships with parents

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and all other professionals involved with children. She explains she will have high expectations for all children and wants them to achieve as much as possible, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder evaluates her practice effectively and strives for continuous development. She attends training provided by the local authority, as well as online webinars and courses. This ensures that the childminder keeps her knowledge up to date.

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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 EY494140 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10305485 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 4 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 22 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Mill Hill, in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder operates all year round, from 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 her setting. n The inspector discussed what the childminder will do to support young children's learning and development if she was caring for them. n The inspector viewed documentation, including the childminder's paediatric first- aid certificate. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home and discussed the childminder's risk assessments. n The inspector discussed safeguarding arrangements with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

26 October 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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