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

The childminder provides an exceptionally warm and nurturing environment. Her great level of enthusiasm inspires children to be motivated and inquisitive learners. Children form strong attachments with the childminder. They have a sense of belonging and feel extremely secure. Children explore all areas of their learning environment with great ease and confidence. Children thrive as they build on their emotional resilience and independence.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder is passionate about children's learning. She provides a superbly sequenced curriculum to fully promote all areas of children's learning. Her priority is to develop children's communication skills, confidence and independence. She knows exactly what she intends children to learn next and carefully adapts activities to children's learning styles and interests. Her skilful and thoughtful teaching helps children make excellent progress. This provides them with a strong foundation as they prepare for the next stage in their learning, such as moving on to school.

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The provision is outstanding

Children learn about respect for others through their own voices being valued. They listen to and follow instructions. Children's behaviour is exemplary. The childminder interacts extremely well and models calmness, and kindness as she talks to the children. This helps young children to develop a mature and positive attitude to learning. Children negotiate during their play and share their toys. For example, they work together to complete a shape puzzle and take turns. They carefully place books back after reading them and show they have a deep level of respect for the resources and their environment.

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n The childminder uses her expert knowledge to plan an exceptional curriculum, inspired by a wide range of teaching models and educational approaches. The childminder has an in-depth understanding of children's individual learning needs and interests and how they develop. n The childminder knows children exceptionally well and is highly attuned to their needs. She undertakes robust assessments in partnership with parents, such as progress checks for children aged between two and three years. The childminder uses her extensive knowledge to plan activities using the assessments. This supports children to achieve their next steps in learning. n Children have uninterrupted time to play and explore. They use tactile resources and real-life objects that help them to learn life-long skills. The childminder skilfully listens, observes and intervenes in children's play. For example, she challenges two-year-old children to work out how far they need to place a

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bucket, to catch balls rolling down a guttering pipe. Children think hard and

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3 June 2024 critically and persevere to achieve tasks. n The childminder supports children's early language and literacy skills superbly. She uses innovative visual aids and props that make stories and singing fun. The childminder brings children's favourite stories to life using wonderful animation. For instance, she retells stories that children love revisiting, such as 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'. She extends children's interests by going on bug hunts, in the local parks and wooded areas, to find butterflies. Children carefully observe spiders and beetles using a bug catching cup and magnifying glasses. n Children develop impressive physical skills. Children develop excellent coordination and motor skills. They walk to local parks and playgroups, and play on large equipment. Children confidently learn to manage risks as they climb and balance on equipment. Furthermore, children develop their fine motor skills.

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They use safety scissors to cut homemade dough, rolling pins and cutters to make caterpillars and leaves and crayons to colour butterflies. n Children explore their local environment and visit different places of interest. For instance, they visit London Zoo, the RAF and the London Transport Museums. Children meet and socialise with others. The childminder provides innovative and age-appropriate opportunities, to help children to learn about diversity and difference. For instance, she decorates up a table with foods and flowers for Persian New Year. n The childminder promotes children's independence wonderfully. For example, toddlers tidy away and know to wash and dry their hands before meals. The childminder continuously involves children in decision-making. Children make choices about what they would like to do next. Children learn to manage their play and self-care needs while developing confidence in their own abilities.

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n Parents' feedback is extremely positive. They say that communication with the childminder is ongoing and their children's language skills have developed in leaps and bounds. Parents comment that the childminder supports greatly with ideas and suggestions for children's development within the home. The high levels of consistency in communication ensure the very best outcomes for children. n The childminder is highly reflective and strives continuously for improvement. She undertakes a range of training, reads literature and carries out online research, to update her knowledge and refresh her skills. The childminder uses newly acquired knowledge to further develop children's learning and development.

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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 147256 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10346932 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 15 August 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Whetstone in the London Borough of Barnet. She operates all year round, from 9am to 5.30pm from Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 provision. n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and discussed with the childminder how she implements the educational programmes for the children. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together. n The inspector observed the children and the childminder and spoke with them at appropriate times during the inspection. n Parent's letters were shared with the inspector to gather their views of the childminder's provision. n Relevant documentation was reviewed by the inspector, including suitability checks and paediatric first-aid qualifications, and the childminder discussed her procedures for safeguarding the children.

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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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