Childminder in Barnet

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children thrive in this excellent setting. They quickly engage in activities which excite and highly engage them. For instance, children are curious to explore how animals can be released from ice. They use trial and error with drops of warm water from pipettes as they quickly realise the ice is melting. Toddlers giggle with delight as they copy older children while touching and exploring the ice differently. The childminder and her assistant expertly encourage children to persevere and praise children's achievements. Children respond with confidence and demonstrate a positive attitude to their learning. Later, the childminder extends children's learning. For instance, she encourages children to match pictures with the animals they have discovered. Children listen as the childminder introduces new language about the animals' habitats and which country they live in. All children actively listen in awe and share some of their previous learning.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder has high expectations for every child. She gets to know each child very well through a robust settling-in process. The childminder uses children's interests to engage children in their learning. She adapts her planning so that activities are individualised to capture children's attention. Children make excellent progress from their starting points in development. Children thrive through a wide range of learning experiences that teach them about the world around them and prepare them for school. The childminder and her assistant have strong bonds with every child. This helps children to feel safe and secure, ready to begin their learning. There is a strong structure throughout the day which children respond well to. As a result, children behave in an excellent manner and display kindness to one another.

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n The childminder and her assistant are excellent role models and inspire children to achieve their best. Children learn independence skills from a young age. They tidy up after themselves, brush their teeth after lunch and learn to put their hat and coat on. The childminder ensures that every child is included in play. Children show high levels of resilience and confidence. n It is evident that the childminder builds children's language throughout the day. Children play in an environment which the childminder arranges to build and extend their vocabulary. The childminder and her assistant talk to children throughout the day and extend their knowledge with new words. Children who speak English as an additional language make rapid progress with interventions to build their vocabulary skills. n Children love to explore and listen to books throughout the day. They demonstrate a love of literacy. Books are available throughout the environment,

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which children actively access. Children huddle around the childminder and her

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12 January 2024 assistant and are captivated listening to the story of 'Hello Bernard'. The story is familiar to children, and they repeat back some well-known phrases, such as 'Knock, Knock Bernard', with excitement. Young children make links to the story and show props. n The childminder supports children expertly to understand their emotions and feelings. She provides good-quality books, so children are exposed to a variety of words to help them understand their emotions. Children begin the day by sharing how they feel on arrival. The childminder uses picture cards for children to point to faces that show if they are happy, sad or angry. Children learn to identify their emotions quickly and, over time, develop the tools to vocalise these. Children build their emotional literacy and demonstrate they can recognise other people's feelings. n Children build their physical skills outside, with high-quality resources where they

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slide, climb, jump and swing. Children build their spatial awareness, for example when they use bicycles. They learn how to take turns when waiting to use the equipment. Children understand the rules of how to use equipment safely well. Inside, children build their fine motor skills through threading and using play dough. This helps to manipulate their finger muscles in preparation for early writing. n The childminder attends webinars and training to extend her knowledge. In addition, she completes extensive research, which she shares with her assistant. This helps to continuously strengthen their teaching practices and provide children with excellent, rich learning opportunities. The childminder works closely with her assistant, so they have a deep knowledge of every child's needs and can plan accordingly. This supports children in reaching their full potential. n Parents speak highly of the childminder and her assistant. They appreciate the

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individualised support their children receive, which exceeds their expectations. Parents share that their children are thriving and love attending the childminder's setting. The childminder communicates daily to each parent verbally and by sending photos and videos of what their child does each day. Parents appreciate the high level of support and care their children receive.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498823 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10316889 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 2 May 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in New Barnet in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. She receives funding to provide early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and employs an assistant.

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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 childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The inspector spoke with the childminder's assistant and took her views into account. n The childminder spoke with a parent and read parents' feedback, and took their views into account. n The inspector observed the interactions between children, the childminder and her assistant. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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