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 is experienced and puts children at the heart of everything she does. She provides a very welcoming and safe environment for children and is very attentive to their individual needs. Young children develop strong bonds with the childminder and feel settled and content in her care. For instance, younger children engage happily in daily routines and activities. They approach the childminder for cuddles and reassurance when needed. The childminder responds to all children's emotional needs sensitively and effectively to help them feel confident and valued. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. Younger children learn to play cooperatively with their friends. They learn to share, take turns and display good manners from an early age. All children behave well.

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The provision is good

Overall, the childminder provides a well-sequenced curriculum and focuses on children's individual needs and interests. For example, she has identified that children are engaged in their play for long periods of time as they enjoy playing with dough. Children enjoyed moulding the dough and used cutters to make shapes. The childminder skilfully extended children's learning as she teaches them to identify shapes and count. Children gain good skills to help them prepare for their next stage in their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's developing communication and language skills very well. She uses effective strategies, such as introducing new words and repeating them, to widen younger children's emerging vocabulary. All children, including children who speak English as an additional language, gain good skills to prepare them for their next stage in their future learning. n The childminder plans interesting activities to help children develop their mathematical skills. For example, children count the stones they place in a pot with water as they pretend to make a stew. The childminder supports children to use weights and measures using containers and encourages them to compare different sizes and identify various shapes throughout activities. n The childminder prepares children for life in modern Britain well. For example, she plans activities around festivals throughout the year and regularly takes

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children to playgroups and local parks. This helps children to socialise with other children from different backgrounds and teach them about difference. n Children love being active outdoors. For example, they use climbing frames and steer ride-on cars skilfully as they learn to move confidently and safely. The childminder plans many activities to help children to strengthen their hand-eye coordination as they play. For instance, children enjoy playing with dough and threading pasta tubes on strings to make bracelets and necklaces for their mothers and visitors.

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need to do better?

8 July 2025 n The childminder has a good range of books available that are well presented in a cosy area. However, she needs to provide more frequent opportunities for storytelling and early writing experiences to enhance younger children's early literacy skills and to help them develop their interest in reading. n The childminder uses positive and purposeful praise and encouragement during young children's activities and routines. She is gentle and kind in her approach to help all children to develop an understanding of good behaviour and manners. The childminder knows the children well and provides them with clear messages about showing kindness, sharing and learning to express their feelings. n The childminder helps children to develop their confidence and independence well. For instance, she encourages younger children to do things on their own, such as putting on their own shoes before going outside to play and to help tidy

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up the toys. Children follow good hygiene procedures, such as knowing when to wash their hands independently after playing in the garden. They eat healthy meals and are active outdoors. n The childminder is clear about what she intends children to learn next and monitors their progress to help her identify any gaps in children's learning. She works closely with parents to promote continuity in children's care and learning. The childminder keeps parents well informed of their children's progress in a range of ways, such as daily discussions, and ensures that families feel valued and involved in their children's early education. n The childminder is committed to her professional development and actively engages in a wide range of training to implement new ideas. She meets up with other childminders in the area to share knowledge and good practice. This helps her to strive to offer children good experiences and opportunities.

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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 consider ways to consistently support children to develop their early literacy skills and extend their interest in books.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472805 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10407632 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 3 Date of previous inspection 14 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She works with another co-childminder, her daughter, in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder provides care from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, throughout most of the year. She provides government funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk of the setting where they discussed the early years provision and the aims of the curriculum. n The inspector and childminder jointly observed children and evaluated an activity together. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Inspection activities

8 July 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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Inspection activities

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