Childminder in Barnsley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 July 2015 6 July 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding, gained through regular updates to training. Children are cared for in a safe environment because the childminder successfully minimises potential risks.  The childminder is well qualified and experienced. This gives her a secure understanding of child development and how children learn through play.  Children's emotional and physical well-being are supported well by the caring and nurturing childminder. As a result, children are confident and develop strong and trusting relationships.  The childminder talks to children and describes what they are doing during play. This means that their thinking is extended and they are appropriately challenged.  The childminder has very effective partnerships with parents. She discusses children's development and regularly gives parents useful ideas for activities to try at home.  The childminder reviews her practice to establish what she does well and to identify

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This provision is good

areas for improvement. She is committed to her professional development and undertakes regular training courses to develop her practice further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make good use of every opportunity to help children learn about size.  Older children do not always have enough opportunities to fully develop their concentration skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 build on children's developing skills by making better use of opportunities to discuss mathematical words and ideas, such as length and volume  strengthen older children's ability to establish good concentration skills as part of their everyday experiences and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities taking place in the playroom and viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, including the written comments on the quality of the provision.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's observation and assessment records, the register of attendance and sampled other documentation, including suitability checks for household members.  The inspector and the childminder discussed the childminder's practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder plans activities that are interesting and promote children's learning and development well. Children make good progress in preparation for their eventual move to school. They are confident communicators and readily express themselves. The childminder provides plenty of encouragement and involves them in conversations to help foster their language development. This helps children to develop their communication and thinking skills. The childminder promotes children's knowledge of mathematics during activities. For example, they count their toes during a painting activity. However, the childminder does not always extend children's knowledge of size and volume during play and everyday routines. The quality of teaching is good overall, and the childminder effectively follows children's interests. For example, a request for paint prompts children to join in with foot printing. The childminder makes good use of questions to encourage

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who attend. This is good

children to think and solve problems. However, she has not yet considered additional ways to further promote older children's concentration skills.

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good

Children form secure and caring attachments with the childminder and each other. This helps them to feel emotionally secure. Frequent praise and encouragement as they play effectively promotes their confidence and self-esteem. Children enjoy experiences, such as going to groups, which helps to support their social skills and confidence in readiness for starting school. Children are supported well and demonstrate a good understanding of their own care needs. The childminder encourages them to wash their hands before meals and snacks. She effectively promotes children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle and the importance of fresh air and exercise. Children visit parks where they are encouraged to be active and learn how to use large equipment safely. The childminder sets a good example, by managing behaviour effectively. This means that children behave well.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is fully aware of the procedure to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care. The childminder carries out regular checks of her home to help children stay safe. The childminder is committed to providing a good quality provision for children. She takes account of parents' views when evaluating her provision and has clear plans for improvement in place. Children's progress is effectively monitored and the childminder takes prompt action when she identifies any gaps in their learning. The childminder maintains all required records, which are underpinned by a comprehensive set of policies and procedures. The childminder has good links with other childminders, outside agencies and schools. These associations are used effectively to share good practice and seek guidance.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY243469 Local authority Barnsley Inspection number 860206 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in the Wombwell area of Barnsley. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 4.

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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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