Childminder in Barnet

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a strong understanding of the knowledge and skills that young children need to learn. She knows that supporting children to cooperate with each other and do things for themselves builds their confidence. The childminder discusses a wide variety of activities that support children's independence. She knows that when children feel competent and are able to complete core tasks for themselves they have high levels of self-esteem. n The childminder understands that it is important to have high expectations of all children. She demonstrates an understanding of how to teach children of all ages to learn key listening skills. The childminder explains that expecting children to join in with shared reading increases their familiarity with books and stories. The childminder understands that children need to learn these skills in order to support all children to join in with ambitious learning opportunities.

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n The childminder knows that familiar routines are important for children. She discusses how involving children in the planning of daily tasks helps them to know what will happen next. The childminder considers the timing of activities to give children consistency. She discusses how this promotes children's emotional security and helps them to feel safe. n The childminder understands that some children have gaps in their learning. She knows that it may be appropriate for external experts to support some children's learning. The childminder understands how to make links with external professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). She is planning to strengthen her knowledge of how to support children with SEND by planning further training to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. n The childminder understands how to teach language to children. She knows that

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repeating and reinforcing new vocabulary is important to support children's fluency. The childminder considers how to support children who speak English as an additional language. She understands that assessing children's ability in their home language is important in establishing what they need to learn next. n The childminder understands that she needs to teach children to regulate their emotions, promote children's kindness and understanding of the impact of their behaviour on others. She discusses how having open conversations with children about their feelings is important. The childminder knows that this helps children to understand and control their behaviour. n The childminder understands the importance of healthy eating for children and supporting their physical health. She demonstrates an understanding of how to plan a varied and nutritious menu for children. The childminder discusses how teaching children to prepare food helps them to understand which foods are

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good for them. She knows that trying a wide variety of healthy foods helps children to make choices about what they eat. n The childminder knows that strong links with parents are important. She discusses the importance of sharing information about what children know and can do with their parents. The childminder knows that this helps parents to

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3 January 2025 extend their children's learning at home. n The childminder describes the importance of regularly reflecting on her practice. She understands that regularly researching child development helps to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. The childminder understands that making links with her local authority helps to support her understanding of child development. n The childminder has a strong understanding of how to keep children safe. She confidently discusses the signs that may cause her concern. The childminder understands how to report her concerns to the appropriate authorities, including reporting concerns about adults.

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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 EY540134 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10367357 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 5 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in East Barnet in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Sunday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers government funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

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 The inspector and the childminder discussed how the childminder organises their curriculum to support children's learning.

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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.

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