Childminder in Barnet

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge and understanding of how to promote children's positive behaviour. She describes how she helps children learn how to manage their feelings and emotions. She talks about how she sensitively supports children in an age-appropriate way to understand the setting's expectations, boundaries and rules. n The childminder explains how she shares information with parents about their children's ongoing progress. She understands the importance of collaborative working and giving parents ideas and guidance on how to support their children's learning at home. n The childminder explains how she plans a curriculum that meets the individual needs of all children. She describes how she assesses children's learning and supports them to achieve their next steps. The childminder talks about how she builds on children's independence so that they have the necessary skills for

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when they move on to school. n The childminder knows how to promote children's health and well-being. She describes how she plans regular experiences for them outdoors and in the local community, to develop their physical skills and their understanding of the world. She understands the importance of providing childen with healthy meals and drinks, helping them grow items in her garden and teaching them how to take care of their bodies. n The childminder understands the importance of attending training and keeps her knowledge and skills up to date. n The childminder discusses how she finds out about children's individual needs and spends time helping children settle and feel comfortable when they first attend. She is dedicated to ensuring every child feels welcome and has a sense of belonging in her home. She describes how she has good links with the local feeder school, which supports children's transitions.

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This provision meets requirements

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 EY415098 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10367383 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 6 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in the London Borough of Barnet. She provides care all day, from Monday to Friday, for most of the year.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector spoke to the childminder about the learning and development requirements and what she intends to offer the children. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the arrangements to support partnerships with parents, children's behaviour and children's learning. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of the premises that children use and discussed the equipment and resources available. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She looked at documentation, including the childminder's qualifications and training and evidence of the suitability of members of the household.

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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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