Childminder EY455542

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is good

The childminder creates a warm, homely environment, where children feel relaxed and happy. Young children settle quickly in her care and show that they feel safe. For example, they accept nappy changes calmly and fall asleep without fuss. They demonstrate secure attachments to the childminder, often involving her in their play. Children show motivation to explore the well-planned environment. The childminder provides attractive, accessible resources on the floor, enabling younger children to make independent choices and select toys for themselves. She links activities to children's interests, inspiring them to explore and attempt new learning. Children display curiosity and positive attitudes towards the challenging activities offered.

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The provision is good

Older children develop dexterity and coordination as they experiment with mark- making tools and mix dough with their fingers. They enjoy exploring different textures while the childminder gently encourages them to try new and unfamiliar activities. Her calm, reassuring manner promotes their learning and well-being. The childminder has a clear vision for what she wants children to know and achieve before starting school. She aims for them to become happy, confident and caring individuals, who can manage tasks independently in an age-appropriate way. This approach supports children's readiness for their next stage of learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder places a high focus on developing children's mathematical abilities. She provides ample resources to introduce children to recognise numerals. Children learn to talk about the size of objects and describe their shape and properties. They sort objects and begin to accurately count. n Children enjoy daily outdoor play, where they explore freely and use wheeled toys and equipment. They attend playgroups, visit parks and fields in the wider community, fly kites and take part in parachute games. Music and movement activities engage them as they sing, follow actions and move in time to songs. Older children delight in blowing bubbles and watching them drift skyward. n The childminder provides good support for young children's language development. She talks to children about what they are doing during activities and introduces new words to help them build their understanding and vocabulary.

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n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents are very complimentary about the care and learning their children receive. They state that there is a welcoming environment that their children love attending. The information that the childminder provides them with, during daily talks and written progress reports, keeps them updated about their children's overall progress and the activities and trips being planned.

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29 September 2025 n The childminder gathers important information from parents to help identify clear starting points for children's learning. She then uses ongoing observations and assessments to monitor children's progress and identify their next steps in learning. This helps children to make good progress, building on what they already know and can do. n The childminder promotes children's good health, ensuring that they receive healthy and nutritious meals and have access to drinking water. Children learn the importance of washing their hands before mealtimes to support their good health and remove any germs. This helps them to develop the suitable routines and habits to live a healthy lifestyle. n Children generally behave well and show enthusiasm during activities. For example, they share and are polite to one another. They know the rules and usually follow them. The childminder applies strategies to help children regulate

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their emotions and behaviour, but these are not yet embedded consistently. In contrast, the assistant does not apply the agreed strategies. As a result, some children are not always clear about the boundaries expected of them. n The childminder shows strong commitment to her professional development by attending regular training and updating her knowledge of early years practice. This ensures she continues to deliver a high standard of care and education. She has also ensured that her assistant has completed all mandatory training. In addition, she meets regularly with other childminders to share best practice and discuss changes to legislation. The childminder reflects on her strengths and identifies areas for further improvement. However, systems for monitoring and coaching her assistant are not yet fully established. As a result, support to develop teaching skills and maintain consistently high standards of practice is

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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 and consistently apply behaviour management strategies so that all children clearly understand boundaries and learn to manage their emotions effectively n embed monitoring and coaching systems to improve individual practice and provide focused feedback that supports the assistant in delivering the curriculum more effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY455542 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10379229 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 24 November 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in High Barnet, in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a qualification in Montessori teaching.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure these are safe and suitable. n The inspector observed activities inside and outside, and assessed the impact these have on children's learning. She talked with the childminder about how the early years provision is organised. n The childminder and inspector discussed and reviewed activities. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including the safeguarding procedures and the suitability of the assistant and household members. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

29 September 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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