Childminder in Barnet

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates that she can provide a warm and welcoming environment for children. She shows she has the knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements for the foundation stage. n The childminder explains how she would set up her environment so children can access resources that are appropriate to their age and stage of development. She explains how children learn through play and how she would follow their interests and plan a variety of activities that would engage them and help them to concentrate. n The childminder demonstrates that she understands the importance of healthy lifestyles. She would provide children with lots of opportunities for physical activity by visiting local parks, and playgrounds to practise large motor skills and ensure children eat healthy snacks or engage in healthy cooking activities. n The childminder is clear about how to monitor and track children's learning. She

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speaks about the progress check at age two and sharing information with parents. The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents and external professionals to support children to make good progress by meeting their individual needs. She demonstrates an understanding of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). n The childminder shows how she is improving her knowledge and wants to continue to enhance her professional development with further training. She has recently been on training for messy play. She discusses that she would plan for children to have regular opportunities to explore and investigate a wide range of textures and materials in everyday play. n The childminder talks about the importance of helping children with their language development. She explains how quality conversations and interactions are important, as well as role modelling language so children can hear and learn

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new words. Reading and sharing stories with children are an important part of her practice and she is keen to promote a love of reading. n The childminder discusses the signs of abuse and states she has recently completed child protection training. She explains how she would identify children at risk and the procedures she would follow to keep them safe. n The childminder shows an understanding of how to promote positive behaviours and attitudes. She talks about how she supports younger children with sharing and taking turns, using a variety of strategies and setting clear boundaries. n The childminder talks about parent partnerships. She understands the importance of communicating regularly with parents. She explains how she will share observations with parents and give them daily feedback. She comments on how she will let parents know how their children are doing and work on anything parents would like support with too.

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This provision meets requirements

31 May 2024 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 2651927 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10339445 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 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

This childminder registered in January 2022. She lives in High Barnet, within the London Borough of Barnet. She is available each weekday, from 7am to 6pm, throughout most of the year, apart from bank 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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises. She discussed how she would ensure they are safe and suitable and changes she would make if children were attending. n The inspector and childminder discussed her understanding of the learning and development and safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her childcare practices throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children. n The inspector sampled a range of relevant documentation, including the childminder's public liability insurance and training certificates. n The inspector verified evidence of suitability for the childminder and the adults

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31 May 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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31 May 2024 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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