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 knows the children in her care very well. She gathers information from parents and carers and uses this to plan activities that link to children's individual learning needs and interests as soon as they start. Children are happy and confident in the childminder's inviting and welcoming home. They develop strong bonds with the childminder and clearly enjoy being in her company. Children are kind and caring towards each other. The childminder uses plenty of praise and encouragement, which helps to build children's self-esteem and confidence. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. Her curriculum is broad and ambitious and supports all children to make good progress and be prepared for their eventual move on to school.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children's physical development and encourages their curiosity. For example, she helps them to use a magnetic fishing rod to catch pretend fish while describing their names and colours. Children develop problem- solving skills, such as when they spend time assembling puzzles. The childminder supports children to develop a love of books. For instance, she introduces favourite stories that link to the activities as children play. Children love to practise their drawing skills and create pictures. Young children proudly show their pictures and readily add more detail to their images. The childminder helps to prepare children well for their next stage in education.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses her knowledge of children's development well to provide play experiences that motivate all children to learn. She works closely with other professionals. The childminder is aware of how to access support for children who need additional help or for those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n Children behave well. The childminder is a positive role model and has high expectations for children. Children listen well to instructions, such as tidying away their toys before making further choices. The childminder encourages them to use good manners and to be kind and considerate to others. n The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents and other childcare professionals to support children's progress. Parents' testimonials highlight that they value the service the childminder provides. They feel well supported by the childminder and say their children make progress and enjoy their time with her.

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need to do better?

n The childminder carries out risk assessments each day. This ensures that any hazards to children are identified and removed, to help to keep children safe. n The childminder teaches children about diversity. For example, children explore different celebrations with the childminder. This helps them to recognise and respect the wider community.

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need to do better?

27 February 2025 n The childminder plans regular trips to develop children's awareness of the world around them. Children explore parks and woodlands, where they get plenty of fresh air and physical exercise. They also participate in local playgroups and visit the library. This enhances children's personal and social skills while interacting with other children. n The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to further training. She attends a wide range of training. The childminder completes online research and listens to relevant podcasts and webinars related to childcare to keep her skills and knowledge up to date. This ensures good standards for children. n Children benefit from freshly prepared and healthy meals. The childminder caters for children's special dietary needs sufficiently. She uses routine activities effectively to support children's growing independence. For example, the childminder helps the youngest children to use a spoon to feed themselves.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's communication skills well. She clearly emphasises key words within her interactions, introduces new vocabulary and models the correct pronunciation of words. This helps to support children's understanding and speaking skills. The childminder provides appropriately challenging questions and encourages children to use their thinking skills. n Young children are keen to join activities the childminder plans for them. However, occasionally, the childminder offers children a range of learning experiences in quick succession. This results in children flitting from one skill to another and not being able to consolidate their learning.

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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 strengthen good teaching skills even further to support young children in consolidating their learning during planned activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544353 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10376293 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 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 23 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Burnt Oak in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder works all year round, from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays or family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around her childminding premises to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n A sample of documents was reviewed by the inspector, including suitability checks and the childminder's paediatric first-aid training certificate. n Parents' views were taken account of by the inspector.

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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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Inspection activities

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