Childminder in Barnet

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder creates an environment that is safe and welcoming to children. She describes how she will provide a wide range of good-quality toys and equipment. The childminder demonstrates how she will promote a love of books and reading. For example, wall murals of well-known children's stories decorate the walls and quiet spaces for books and shared reading are organised well. The childminder describes how children will be encouraged to borrow books from the setting to read at home with their parents. n The childminder demonstrates that she understands how to assess children's starting points in learning. She explains how she will seek information from parents to plan activities that aim to help children to make good progress in their learning and development. n The childminder explains how she will provide an inclusive environment. She understands her responsibility to provide parents with a summary of children's

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development between the ages of two and three. She can describe the strategies she will employ, such as signposting to other professionals, if progress is not as expected. The childminder is sensitive to ensuring children's self- esteem is protected. For example, she explains how important it is that children do not overhear conversations that may cause them to feel negatively about themselves. n The childminder understands how to help children to learn about their feelings and to regulate their own behaviour. She explains the importance of knowing children well. She describes how she will use this information to interpret their behaviour and find solutions as appropriate. n The childminder describes how she will help children to benefit from a healthy lifestyle. She recognises that children benefit from being outside in the fresh air and will provide this through play in the garden and opportunities to visit the

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local park. The childminder recently completed training on managing allergies. She is aware of the current guidelines on how to prepare food to minimise the risk of choking. n The childminder explains how she will complete training to develop her practice. She demonstrates how she will seek the views of parents to help her understand her strengths and areas for development.

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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 EY471745 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10367411 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 5 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 7 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She works from her home with another childminder. The childminder lives in New Barnet area, in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder provides full care from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, apart from family and bank holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. n The childminder discussed how she would liaise with parents and other professionals. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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