Childminder in Barnet

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she will plan enjoyable and inclusive activities for children. She explains how she will consider what children need to learn and take account of their development needs, interests and ideas. The childminder describes how she will share information with parents and carers about their child's progress and help them to understand how to support their children at home. n The childminder has high expectations regarding children's behaviour. She explains how she will manage children's behaviour in a supportive way. The childminder describes how she will build sharing, turn taking and an understanding of others into daily activities. n The childminder describes how she will provide healthy meals and snacks for all children. She talks about providing a variety of hot and cold meals and will encourage children to make independent choices. There is outdoor space that children can play in through the day. The childminder talks about the dental

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hygiene resources she now has in place. n The childminder discusses how she will promote children's communication and language development, such as by talking to children at their level and making eye contact. She describes how children enjoy singing songs, and how she will use this to promote their next steps in learning. The childminder says she enjoys conversations about children's school days with the older children. n The childminder recognises the importance of building effective partnerships. She explains how she will work effectively with parents and other professionals, such as school teaching staff, to ensure that children progress well. The childminder knows where to seek advice and support if there are persistent gaps in children's learning. n The childminder has a secure understanding of how to safeguard children in her care. She is confident about the action she will take if she had a concern about a

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child's well-being. The childminder has a clear procedure to follow to contact the relevant authorities, in the event of a concern or an allegation. She uses training to keep her knowledge of current safeguarding issues up to date.

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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 2708414 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10388608 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023 and works in East Finchley, in the London Borough of Barnet. She works with one other childminder and operates all year round, from 9am until 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder toured the areas of the premises where childcare will be provided. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programme for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to assess children's progress and to plan for the next steps in their learning. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will safeguard children and evaluate her service and strive for continuous improvement. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and training and the suitability of other people living in the house.

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30 May 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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30 May 2025 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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