Childminder in Barnet

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Inadequate

p.1

The provision requires improvement

The childminder demonstrates a suitable knowledge of child development and is enthusiastic about the care she provides. However, her planning of the curriculum and teaching skills are yet to be fully embedded. The childminder does not consistently plan a broad range of learning experiences to support younger babies' growing independence. For example, babies are often carried or sat in recliner chairs. This does not allow them to have the space and time to explore independently. In addition, the risks assessments for outside require strengthening to support children's independent play in the garden. Despite this, children are observed to be happy and content. Babies enjoy cuddles as they drink their milk. The childminder teaches children about the importance of being kind. Older children know how to share and take turns. They are delighted to receive positive praise, which boosts their self-esteem. The childminder supports children's

p.2

The provision requires improvement

interests. For example, she builds camps for their imaginative play, helping them to develop a positive attitude towards their learning.

p.2

The provision requires improvement

The childminder supports children to develop secure friendships. She mostly encourages them to achieve tasks together, assisting them to complete puzzles or asking them to tidy the environment. Older children are motivated to engage as they receive encouragement and praise for being helpful. Children enjoy taking care of baby dolls; they provide cuddles and express that they need milk. This kindness is transferred to the younger children as they are observed gently touching them and taking time to speak with them.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder has taken appropriate action to improve her safeguarding knowledge since the last inspection. She and her assistants demonstrate a secure understanding of the local safeguarding partnership procedures. This helps to ensure that any concerns about a child's welfare or the adults working with children would be shared with appropriate agencies. n The childminder provides a safe and secure home environment for children. However, risk assessments for the garden are not consistently secure. Risks are not always removed or made safe prior to children playing outside. The childminder's positive attitude towards immediately addressing these matters was given due consideration. Therefore, the impact on children's safety was removed. Nevertheless, risk assessment practice requires improvement. n The quality of teaching is not always effective. Although the childminder plans a range of learning experiences to support children to progress, her development

p.2

need to do better?

of children's communication skills is not always secure. For example, at times, conversations are very fast paced with insufficient time for children to listen and respond. This does not consistently help to develop children's listening skills or

p.2

need to do better?

2 July 2024 build and extend their vocabulary. n The childminder and her assistant engage in warm interactions with children, which supports them to feel safe and secure. For example, children are happy to have a rest after lunch; they find their beds and quickly settle down to sleep. They are confident to make their wishes known, for example, if they need to visit the bathroom, or they have had enough food to eat. Therefore, they are developing an understanding of their own needs. n The childminder continues to provide ongoing support and guidance to her assistants. She recognises that some assistants require further support in developing their skills. Nevertheless, assistants know the children well and have established positive relationships with them. Assistants say that they enjoy helping children to learn. n The childminder values working in partnership with parents. She keeps them informed about their children's care and learning achievements. Parents confirm

p.2

need to do better?

this and express that they value the communications they receive. Parents say that their children receive warm care and attention. They say that their children are always happy to attend and talk fondly about their friends.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

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

p.3

Due date

ensure that risk assessment procedures for the outdoor learning environment are consistently managed to ensure that hazards are removed or minimised. 22/07/2024

p.3

should:

n improve the planning of the curriculum to increase opportunities for younger babies to explore and develop their independence, and have time and space to stretch, move and develop their strength to crawl and stand n strengthen teaching skills to support children's communication and language by giving children time to listen, think and express themselves freely.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY360811 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10334795 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 23 January 2024

p.4

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. Her setting is located in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder operates her provision from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with two childminding assistants.

p.4

Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder spoke with the inspector about how she organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for her early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder's assistants to gather their views of the setting.

p.5

Inspection activities

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.

p.5

Inspection activities

2 July 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6