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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder creates a warm and welcoming environment where children are happy and settled. She gathers key information from parents and carers before children start and uses this to plan activities that follow children's interests. The childminder has a calm and kind manner and forms strong relationships with children. This helps children to feel safe and emotionally secure. Children happily select from the familiar range of activities that the childminder provides. Children behave well. They are kind to each other, which is a direct result of the behaviour the childminder shows and models. There are clear rules, boundaries and routines in place. Children respond promptly to instructions, such as to tidy up before starting a new activity.

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The provision is good

The childminder places a focus on developing children's social skills as part of her curriculum. Children follow the childminder's lead and learn from an early age to play happily alongside each other. They develop skills, confidence and understanding in how to share and take turns in play. Children know and understand their routine. They refer to a display of picture cues, pointing out and moving on to prepare their morning snack. The childminder supports children to use this timeline to reassure themselves of what is happening next and when parents will collect them. Children benefit from the opportunities that the childminder provides for them to explore further than the setting. The childminder takes children on regular trips to the local park, library and attractions. She plans for children to learn about the wider community and to develop the skills to navigate social situations. The childminder works diligently to ensure that all

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children well with their communication and language. She introduces a variety of new vocabulary. For example, during snack time, the childminder supports children to develop their understanding of healthy eating and making independent choices. She encourages children to choose and cut their fruit. The childminder encourages children to count, compare sizes and hear new vocabulary, such as 'squishy', 'squashy', 'chopping' and 'dicing'. This makes preparing a simple snack a fun learning moment for children. n The childminder supports children well to develop their imaginations through a range of exciting activities. For example, children sing their favourite songs and consider what might happen next. They enjoy switching words from English to their home languages, helping them to make connections with how languages work. Children are eager to choose songs that they would like to sing and join in

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need to do better?

with familiar rhymes enthusiastically. Children benefit from lots of opportunities to share books and stories. This supports children's early literacy.

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need to do better?

26 February 2025 n The childminder provides children with activities to develop the small muscles in their hands in preparation for early writing. For instance, she provides children with play dough, sand and water play to help develop their concentration, focus and patience. Children enjoy role play and extend this into their independent play, where they use words and numbers to give meaning to their play. They enjoy pointing out and telling visitors about their family using the 'family board' and count out the number of people in their families. n Children have plenty of opportunities to play outdoors. The childminder ensures that she supports children's physical skills. For example, children safely and confidently walk outdoors to the local library and the park, where they use slides and swings. They learn about their bodies and how to be healthy. The childminder offers children a range of nutritious and home-cooked meals to help

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promote a balanced diet. Children enjoy the meals and talk about their favourite food. n The childminder helps children to begin to manage their own feelings. She listens to children and talks to them about how they feel to support them to learn how their actions impact on others. This helps children to develop positive attitudes to their learning and behaviour. Children are very friendly and often say, 'Shall we do it together?' as they play with one another. They are independent and helpful, for example, as they tidy up before lunch and wipe the table afterwards. n The childminder knows how activities can be adapted so that they are age- appropriate for all children. She is focused on training and evaluates her provision well. However, the childminder does not consider how to plan and deliver the curriculum more precisely to focus on what individual children need to learn next. n The provision for children with special education needs and/or disabilities is

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strong, and they make good progress. The childminder works closely with professionals and parents to ensure that children receive the support they need. Parents comment on the good progress that their children make in the care of the setting.

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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 focus more carefully on individual children's next steps in learning when planning the curriculum.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2692565 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10368579 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 3 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022. She lives in Colindale in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am to 2.30pm, Monday to Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers government funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector in writing. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation of children engaged in their play. They discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

26 February 2025 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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