Childminder in Barnsley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 April 2015 17 September 2008

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Good 2 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a thorough understanding of the learning and development requirements. She has considered how to plan for individual children's needs and understands why she should complete assessments of children's progress.  The childminder understands the importance of robust partnerships with parents and schools to make sure information about children's care and learning is shared. She has considered how activities provided will complement those children experience in school to provide continuity in their learning.  The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. There is a strong focus on keeping children safe and there are secure policies and procedures in place to ensure they are protected at all times.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to promote positive behaviour and she has considered how she will manage unwanted behaviour

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The provision meets requirements

appropriately.  Through self-evaluation, the childminder monitors the service she provides and identifies her strengths and weaknesses. There are clear action plans in place to continually improve her provision to benefit the children who attend.  The childminder has a good understanding of how a skilled practitioner can enhance learning experiences for children. She holds an early years qualification, which gives her the knowledge to deliver good-quality educational programmes. Access to a programme of professional development means the childminder is building on her skills to benefit the children who attend.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children 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 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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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of the learning and development requirements.  The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to assess children's learning and how she plans to deliver the educational programmes for children.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and improvement plan.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY248875 Local authority Barnsley Inspection number 855907 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 September 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003. She lives in the Birdwell area of Barnsley. The childminder operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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