Childminder in Barnet

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She can confidently explain the types of activities and experiences that she would offer to support children's physical development. For example, she would promote children's physical skills by providing access to a range of opportunities to develop their walking, balancing and climbing skills, such as going to the local park and joining in with sports activities. She explains that she plans cooking activities to promote healthy eating and encourages children to brush their teeth regularly to support their oral health. n The childminder describes how she encourages children's language, communication and mathematical skills. She explains how she takes children to the local library to promote their interest in songs and stories. She explains how she would provide puzzles and counting activities to promote children's

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mathematical development. n The childminder describes how she encourages children to be kind to each other by identifying positive words and actions. She explains how she would encourage children to be independent. For example, she explains how she would support children to put their own things away and make positive choices, such as when knowing how to take risks. She talks about how she supports children's emotional well-being by providing quiet times for children to reflect and relax. n The childminder describes how she would encourage children to learn about the world around them. She explains how she would take children on visits within the local community to understand about people who live nearby and celebrate different cultures. For example, she was able to talk about providing children with different foods from around the world to try, celebrating different festivals and promoting their understanding of different religions.

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n The childminder explains how she would complete regular assessments, including the progress check at age two to identify progress and next steps for children. She talks about how she would share information with nearby settings and schools to support children's transitions. She describes how she would give parents ideas to help their children's learning at home. The childminder explains how she would ensure that she has good relationships with external agencies, including the local authority, to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She talks about how she will use funding to purchase additional resources to support children in her care. n The childminder explains how she will ensure that she has effective processes in place for finding out about children before they start. She talks about encouraging parents to share important information through an 'All About Me' booklet. She describes how she would use this information to help children settle

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in. She talks about providing information to parents to help them understand what their children have been learning and explains how she will invite them in for chats to further support effective communication with them. n The childminder has a secure understanding of how to recognise concerns about

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24 March 2025 children and where to go for advice and support. She has a clear and robust understanding of the process for referring concerns and what to do if an allegation was made against her or anyone in her household. She has effective risk assessments in place to ensure that children are safe and secure in her care.

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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 EY541242 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10372518 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 0 Date of previous inspection 24 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the London Borough of Barnet. She operates all year round from 8am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she supports children's learning and development. n The inspector posed scenarios and asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children. n The childminder explained how she works in partnership with parents to support children's next steps. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas that will be used for minding and how she ensures that these are safe and suitable. n The childminder showed the inspector key documentation, such as paediatric first aid and suitability checks.

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24 March 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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