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 Good

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The provision is good

The childminder greets children warmly as they arrive. She helps them as they take off their coats and hats. This approach, which supports children to carry out tasks for themselves and develop their independence, continues throughout the day. The childminder helps children to settle quickly as she provides a calm, warm and nurturing environment where they happily play and learn. She has a good knowledge of each child and their abilities. She uses this information accurately to plan interesting and relevant activities. She speaks in a kind and respectful way to the children, which helps their emotional development and social skills.

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The provision is good

The childminder uses her teaching skills to help the children to make good progress from their starting points. Children play in a safe and well-maintained environment, with resources and activities that challenge them. The curriculum follows children's interests and builds on what they already know. The childminder promotes children's language development well. She talks to them in clear tones to promote their speech. She listens carefully and reads books to children, repeating words as they point to the pictures.

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need to do better?

n The childminder speaks with parents to find out children's likes and interests. She engages children so they quickly settle and build their confidence. Children learn to share and take turns, for instance when they are playing with the dressing-up resources. Children are becoming familiar and confident with the daily routines due to the well-structured settling-in arrangements. n Children make independent choices in their play. They select resources and show good levels of concentration. For example, children showed an interest in daffodils. The childminder has continued to support this interest by placing pictures of the flower in the learning environment and introducing the real flower for them to touch and smell. Children point at the pictures and recognise the flowers while looking at books. n Children express themselves freely, wearing hats and glasses, and admire their image in the mirrors. They create pictures using paints and stickers. This helps

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children to practise their fine motor skills. n The childminder values all children and provides them with strong support. She gives children cuddles and reassurance when needed, helping them to form strong bonds with her and build resilience. As a result, even the younger children persevere at challenges. n The childminder promotes communication and language in a variety of ways. During play, she talks with children and gives them time to think and respond. Children enjoy listening to nursery rhymes and stories. n Children's learning experiences are extended by the childminder. They have good

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4 March 2024 opportunities to learn about the world around them as they search for feathers in the park and visit the local farm to see the horses. n Since the last inspection, the childminder has improved opportunities for children to learn outdoors. Even children who are initially reluctant to go outside are persuaded to join in with blowing bubbles in the garden. However, although the childminder uses the outdoor area to enrich children's learning experiences, this remains an area for further development. The childminder has identified ways to ensure that the space is fully suitable and accessible for children to explore and play. n Parents say that they are very happy with the care that the childminder provides. They communicate daily with her and receive regular updates on their child's development. Parents recognise the progress their children make in the care of the childminder. n The childminder understands the importance of continuous professional

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development. She participates in networking opportunities with other childminders. As a result, her professional knowledge and practice are kept up to date.

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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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should:

n consider further ways to develop the outdoor provision to enhance children's opportunities for exploration and play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495559 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10312000 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 17 April 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in the London Borough of Barnet. She operates Monday to Friday, from 9am to 1pm, term time only.

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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 and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum has been implemented and the impact that this has had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

4 March 2024 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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