Childminder in Barnsley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 April 2016 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder regularly observes children and uses the information gained to identify and plan for the next steps in their learning. This helps to ensure all children make good progress, as activities are matched to their learning needs.  The childminder interacts with children in a positive and enthusiastic manner. She talks to them about what they are doing during play. The childminder provides support at optimum times, extending children's ideas and challenging their thinking.  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 children's confidence and self-esteem.  Strong partnership working with parents means that there is continuity in children's learning between the provision and home. This contributes to the good progress they make.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always help children learn to take responsibility for completing small tasks.  On occasions, the childminder does not make sure she has the children's full attention before starting activities so that they gain the most from the learning experience.

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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

 encourage children to take responsibility for small tasks to further develop their levels of independence  extend opportunities for children to develop their listening and attention skills so that they always gain the most from the learning experiences offered to them.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities taking place and children at play throughout the inspection and assessed the impact of teaching on children's learning.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and from written feedback.  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 evidence of suitability checks for household members.  The inspector asked the childminder questions about her practice at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder understands the importance of promoting the health and safety of the children in her care. She assesses and minimises risks to children and ensures the house and garden are safe and secure. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is clear about what to do should she have any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder works in partnership with other providers to ensure children benefit from consistency in their care and learning when they move on to other settings. The childminder regularly evaluates her provision to ensure she meets children's individual needs. She attends regular training and childminder network meetings. This helps her to keep up to date with changes in legislation and improve her childcare knowledge.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder seeks information about children's capabilities, skills and achievements prior to them attending. This means that she has a full picture of what children already know and can do, in order to support her initial planning. The childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn and develop. The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She identifies children's interests and plans exciting and appropriate activities to extend their learning. Children enjoy a wide range of experiences that promotes all areas of learning. The childminder encourages children to use numbers effectively during activities. For example, during a treasure hunt, children correctly identify the numbers they need to find. Children are active learners. They strengthen important finger muscles as they use small tools to practise chopping fruit. The childminder introduces children to language to describe size and quantity, such as more, bigger and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional and physical well-being are supported well by the caring and nurturing childminder. As a result, they are confident and develop strong relationships. The childminder supports children's understanding of good hygiene routines and an awareness of healthy lifestyles. For example, they enjoy healthy snacks and drinks and nutritious home-cooked meals. They have plenty of opportunities to be physically active as they play in the garden and visit local parks and play areas. The childminder works in close partnership with parents to help children settle and support their well-being. The childminder is a positive role model and gives children lots of praise and encouragement. Children demonstrate friendly behaviour with their peers as they share toys and resources.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder helps children to develop their social skills by taking them to different groups in the local community. Children develop the relevant skills they need for the next steps in their learning, such as starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470520 Local authority Barnsley Inspection number 960194 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in the Wombwell area of Barnsley. She operates all year round from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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