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 has close and warm bonds with children. She speaks knowingly and fondly of each child as she describes their interests and personalities. The childminder links activities to children's interests and skills to provide suitable challenges that they enjoy. She takes time to settle children well, allowing each child to go at their own pace while offering a lot of reassurance. The childminder values each child and has high expectations of children. She manages their behaviour effectively. For instance, the childminder uses distraction techniques for babies. She praises children for behaving in positive ways, and this promotes their good behaviour. Children act in positive ways.

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The provision is good

The curriculum is interesting and well balanced and helps all children to make good progress. The childminder supports children's physical development well. She ensures that babies have regular tummy time where they practise moving around on their stomach. The childminder takes children to the local park and her garden where they practise a range of skills. This includes children using pull-along toys to practise walking and playing ball games. Children develop good physical skills. The childminder supports children's understanding of the world well. She gives children a tray containing autumn leaves, pine cones, twigs and pumpkins to explore the textures, shapes and colours. The childminder teaches children the names of the objects.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's mathematical development well. She sings number songs and rhymes and counts objects with children as they play. Children place different shapes into sorters and develop good mathematical skills. n The childminder teaches children good communication, language and literacy skills. For instance, younger children enjoy using lift-the-flap board books and cloth books. The childminder encourages them to look at pictures and learn new words. The childminder sings action songs and rhymes. n Children learn to do things for themselves. Younger children learn to feed themselves and select toys of their choice. As children get older, the childminder teaches children how to put on their coats and shoes. All children help to tidy up. The childminder teaches children how to share and to take turns. For example, she encourages them to share toys with each other and wait for their

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need to do better?

turn. n The childminder provides freshly prepared, well-balanced meals and snacks for children. She ensures that children have fresh drinking water throughout the day. n The childminder prioritises children's safety. She carries out risk assessments

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need to do better?

7 November 2024 indoors and outdoors each day to reduce the risk of hazards. She teaches children how to behave in safe ways. The childminder teaches children how to use the furniture in safe ways and to sit down when eating to avoid choking. She talks with children about road safety when they go out on trips. Children act with care and caution. n The childminder has good partnerships with parents. She provides daily updates on children's progress and well-being to keep them informed. The childminder works well with parents to support children's development in different areas, such as potty training. n The childminder works well with her assistant. They plan activities for children together and discuss each child's progress and how best to support them. The childminder observes her assistant's practice and offers advice or supports her skills, where needed. n The childminder is committed to the development of her skills and knowledge

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and has just completed a recognised early years development course. This helps to promote best outcomes for children. n The childminder considers all aspects of her work and sets goals for improvement. For instance, she plans to carry out home visits to new children to enhance relationships and support their well-being. n Children develop good creative skills. The childminder provides lots of musical instruments for children to explore a variety of sounds. She gives young children a range of textures and materials to handle, such as smooth pebbles and brushes. The childminder talks to children about how the different textures feel. n The childminder has begun to promote children's oral hygiene. For example, she occasionally brushes children's teeth. However, she has not fully developed this to support children's awareness further.

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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 promote children's awareness of oral hygiene further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539170 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10363910 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 2 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 15 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Hendon in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder provides care for children all year round, from 8.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays. She provides government funded childcare and works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder carried out an activity and evaluated this with the inspector. n During the inspection, the inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. The childminder discussed how she meets children's learning and development needs. n During the inspection, the inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder talked to the inspector about how she organises her provision and her curriculum intent while the inspector viewed the premises. n The inspector viewed some documentation and held a discussion with the childminder. She read written feedback from the children's parents.

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Inspection activities

7 November 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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