Kemp, Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 August 2015 23 September 2010

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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 well-qualified childminder regularly updates her knowledge to keep her practice current. This means she has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. Children are therefore, supported well through a good range of experiences, which are suitable for their individual needs.  The childminder has a calm and nurturing manner, which means that children's emotional needs are very well supported. Children are encouraged to play together, which helps to promote good relationships in the setting.  Partnerships with others, including parents and the local schools, are strong. Relevant information is shared about children, so that they benefit from continuity in their care and learning.  The childminder's evaluation process identifies strengths and weaknesses of the provision, and include the views of parents and children to support continuous improvement.  Children are kept safe because the childminder has a good understanding of how to

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This provision is good

protect them from harm. She successfully identifies and minimises potential risks to children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always find out as much as possible about what children already know and can do when they first join the setting.  Children who prefer to play and learn outdoors are not given the same opportunities to develop their number and early reading skills as those who spend more time inside.

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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

 find out what children already know and can do when they join the setting, in order to plan more swiftly and accurately for children's next steps in learning  provide more opportunities outdoors for children who prefer to play and learn outside to build on their early number recognition and early reading skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder engage in a range of learning activities, play and daily care routines with the children.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including children's records, safeguarding procedures and the childminder's written policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback provided.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. She carries out regular observations and assessments of the children's development to identify their next steps in learning. However, the childminder does not gather enough information about children's achievements to enable her to plan very precisely when they first start. Children have opportunities to investigate and experiment in their play. They enjoy making salt dough, using their physical skills as they scoop, mix and knead the ingredients. Children mould the dough into hedgehogs and decorate with items they have collected from the garden. They build their early mathematical skills, for example, when they measure the flour and salt. However, the childminder has not fully considered how she can build on children's number or letter recognition skills for children who prefer to play outdoors. Children's communication and language skills are developing

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who attend. This is good

well. The childminder constantly interacts with the children and provides them with individual attention. She asks questions to challenge their thinking and introduces new words, such as 'nocturnal'. All children, regardless of age or capability are gaining the key skills needed for the next steps in their learning, including school.

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good

Children establish a positive and affectionate relationship with the childminder, which helps them to feel confident and secure emotionally. The childminder provides children with a stimulating, yet homely environment in which to play and learn. She provides a good variety of age-appropriate toys and resources, which are easily accessible to enable children to make free choices in their play. The childminder promotes children's awareness of healthy lifestyles. They learn about healthy diets and where food comes from. For example, they go and pick their own tomatoes from the plants they have grown for their snack. Children have many opportunities to develop their independence and self-care skills ready for school. They are encouraged to pour their own drinks and butter their own toast. The childminder involves children in the local community. They develop social skills and learn about the world around us. Children enjoy their outings to nearby parks, toddler

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provision is good

The childminder has a very good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. She has Early Years Professional status, which has a good impact on the learning experiences she offers children. The childminder has a good range of policies and procedures in place, which are used effectively to support children's health, safety and well-being. The childminder strives to improve by regularly reflecting and evaluating her practice and there is strong capacity for continuous improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY406511 Local authority Barnsley Inspection number 850750 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 September 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Barnsley. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a professional qualification at level 6 and Early Years Professional status.

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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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