Childminder in Barnsley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 April 2016 Not applicable

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 The childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn through play. She gets down to children's level and provides them with suitable challenges to extend their learning. Children are keen to learn more and are well prepared for their move on to school.  Children have close bonds and secure emotional attachments to the childminder. They appear happy, confident and settled in her care.  The childminder fosters children's speaking skills very well. Children initiate their own conversations and are expressive speakers. They show how they can listen, respond to questions and use the correct tense to talk about family events that have happened.  The childminder is a positive role model. She helps children understand what is expected of them by providing clear rules and boundaries. The childminder praises children's achievements and encourages them to celebrate their own success. This enhances children's self-esteem and reinforces their good behaviour.

p.1

This provision is good

 The childminder uses a range of outings and activities to raise children's awareness of their community and the wider world.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's plan for professional development does not focus sharply enough on raising the quality of teaching to the highest levels.  The childminder does not share enough information with teachers from the school that some children attend, in order to complement children's learning.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 focus more precisely on professional development opportunities that increase the potential to deliver the highest quality of teaching and excellent outcomes for children  enhance partnership working with teachers from the local school and share information about individual children's learning and development.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main playroom and looked at other areas used for childminding, including outside.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector asked the childminder questions about her practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of all household members and the childminder's qualifications. She also discussed with the childminder how she reflects on her practice to make improvements.  The inspector took account of parents' written views on the quality of the provision.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows how to record and report any concerns to protect a child's welfare. The childminder closely supervises children. She follows good procedures to help her keep children safe in the home environment and on outings. The childminder is experienced and attends mandatory training. She has good knowledge to support children's well-being. The childminder has completed a quality improvement programme. This has helped the childminder to reflect on her provision, in order to make improvements that benefit children.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children and assesses their development. She uses this information to plan activities that help children to meet their next steps in learning. The childminder's interaction is effective and supports children's good progress from their starting points. Children persist at activities for extended lengths of time and show fun in their learning. They enjoy using different coloured furry balls to match numbers and quantity correctly. Children use vocabulary which shows their understanding of adding and subtracting. They say the number that is one more than a given number and recognise which is the biggest and smallest number in a group. The childminder provides parents with daily verbal feedback about their children's achievements and she shares their learning journal on a regular basis. Parents are supported to continue their child's learning at home.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to do things for themselves. Children independently put on their coat and shoes ready for nursery school. They enjoy the responsibility of helping to tidy toys away before starting other activities. The childminder supports children to understand what contributes to a healthy lifestyle. Children wash their hands at appropriate times throughout the day and brush their teeth after meals. They talk about the importance of a nutritious diet and being active. Children enjoy lots of fresh air in the childminder's garden and on visits to the park. They have opportunities to take acceptable risks and promote their physical skills. Children challenge their climbing abilities on a range of equipment. The childminder helps children to learn how to keep themselves safe. Children participate in regular fire drills and confidently explain what they have to do in an emergency.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

All children are working comfortably within the range expected for their age. They are supported well so that they have the key skills they will need for their future education. Children thoroughly enjoy making their own choices about what they want to play with. They complete jigsaw puzzles, showing how they can competently fit shapes into spaces. Children experiment with colour as they paint and talk about their beautiful flowers. They sing the alphabet song and are beginning to recognise letters from their own name.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY475309 Local authority Barnsley Inspection number 977304 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

p.4

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Royston, Barnsley. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

p.4

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.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

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

p.5