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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a safe and inclusive environment in which children feel comfortable and secure. His interactions with children are consistently warm and supportive. For example, children choose books and sit themselves on his knee, indicating that they want him to read a story. The childminder recognises the importance of giving children choices and ensures that the learning environment lends itself to this. Children happily explore the available resources and confidently select what they wish to play with. This supports children to be independent and gives them a sense of ownership over their day.

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The provision is good

Children behave very well. The childminder has a gentle manner that supports a calm and purposeful atmosphere. He is consistent in his expectations of children. For example, once he has told children that he would like toys cleared away, he gently ensures that this instruction is followed. The childminder also has embedded routines that support the emotional well-being of children.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows the children in his care very well. He uses his knowledge of their needs and interests to plan learning for individual children. For example, after observing a toddler develop an interest in throwing and kicking, he introduced a range of sensory balls into the environment. This supports all children to make good progress from their individual starting points.

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need to do better?

n The childminder puts an appropriate focus on building relationships with children in the knowledge that this enables learning across the curriculum. Robust settling-in procedures help children to build an emotional attachment to the childminder. For example, after falling over, toddlers are quickly comforted by cuddles and soothing words of reassurance. Children feel secure and confident in his care. n The childminder prioritises early language development. For instance, he starts tapping wooden blocks together while singing nursery rhymes. Children are quick to reach for their own wooden blocks and join in eagerly. He narrates as the children play and uses books to model vocabulary. The childminder is a strong model of spoken English, which further supports the early acquisition of language. n The childminder takes children out into the local environment daily. This supports children to learn about the world around them while also developing

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need to do better?

skills across the prime areas. This includes building their social skills at playgroups and developing their gross motor skills at the play park or soft-play centre. n The childminder promotes children's independence. For example, young toddlers

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need to do better?

20 November 2023 are offered finger foods to encourage independent eating routines. However, on occasion, the food offered could be healthier. For example, children are offered biscuits as a snack and pureed apple pouches instead of fresh apples. n The childminder has securely embedded routines in place. For instance, toddlers know to fetch their own boots and coats when the childminder says it is time to go out. They know where to go to have their nappies changed and enjoy listening to music as their care needs are met. The familiarity of these routines supports children's emotional well-being and personal development. n The childminder is quick to meet the needs of children. For example, a teething child has a plastic toy quickly replaced with a cool teething toy from the fridge. The childminder values each child as an individual and adapts practice to meet a range of diverse needs. As such, he is a highly inclusive practitioner.

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n The childminder offers reassurance to parents through sharing photos and offering daily feedback about their children's care and activities. He uses appropriate assessment materials to track children's progress over time and shares information about developmental milestones with parents. Parents speak very highly of the childminder, sharing how safe he makes their children feel, both in terms of their physical safety and their emotional connections. n The childminder demonstrates strong values and practice. He has attended recent safeguarding training with the local authority and has shown an interest in mentoring other childminders new to the role. He is clearly passionate about his role and takes his responsibilities seriously.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is aware of risks in the environment and takes steps to minimise these. For example, secure stairgates ensure that toddlers cannot climb the stairs or get to the kitchen unaccompanied. Policies and procedures are robust. These are shared with parents and kept up to date. The childminder's safeguarding knowledge is secure. He knows the appropriate agencies to contact if concerned about a child's welfare or if an allegation is made against an adult. He holds an appropriate paediatric first-aid certificate. The childminder supports children to stay safe online, discussing online safety with parents and guiding them towards appropriate online content.

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should:

n consider offering healthier alternatives for snacks and at mealtimes n seek out further opportunities for receiving and sharing focused and highly effective professional development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496948 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10318109 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 9 April 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. He lives in East Finchley, in the London Borough of Barnet. He operates weekdays, between 8.30am and 5.30pm, all year, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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 provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

20 November 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 November 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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