Childminder EY474992

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe. She knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder understands the actions to take if there are any allegations made against her or members of her household. n The childminder has a good understanding of child development. She explains how she will use children's interests to extend their learning. She knows how to ensure that children make progress. The childminder also understands how to support children who may need additional help with their development. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She explains how she will encourage children to follow simple instructions. The childminder describes how, when she cared for children, younger children often reminded the older school children of the rules in the setting. n The childminder describes how she will provide healthy meals and snacks for all

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children. She talks about the variety of hot and cold meals she will provide for children. The childminder explains how she 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 hygiene resources she now has in place. n The childminder discusses how she will promote children's communication and language development. For example, she explains she will talk to children at their level and make eye contact. The childminder describes how when children enjoy singing songs, she will use this to promote their next steps in learning. She discusses how she will encourage 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 carers and other professionals, such as school teaching staff, to ensure that children progress

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well. The childminder knows where to seek advice and support if there are persistent gaps in children's learning. n The childminder explains how she will ensure that children develop their social skills. She discusses how she will attend local playgroups, parks and libraries, to provide children with opportunities to socialise with others.

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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 EY474992 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10399504 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 0 Date of previous inspection 4 December 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in the London Borough of Barnet. She operates each weekday, from 8am to 6pm, throughout most of the year. The childminder provides government funded childcare. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of the premises that are used for childminding. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programme for children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the suitability of members of the household and paediatric first-aid qualifications. n The inspector reviewed with the childminder how she will safeguard children and how she will evaluate her provision to strive for continuous improvement.

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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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