Childminder 302729

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 June 2016 15 February 2011

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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 provides a safe and welcoming environment where children can relax with their friends after their day in school. They help to plan favourite activities, such as modelling with recycled materials. They make choices from a suitable range of resources that reflects their interests.  Well-structured daily routines help children to prepare for the school environment. The childminder supports them to be confident and self-sufficient in their own personal care and play.  Accurate assessments of children's skills and abilities mean the childminder has a thorough knowledge of those she is working with. This enables her to plan, so that children are challenged to extend their skills in all areas.  The childminder makes sure that information about children's learning in school is shared with parents. She works in partnership with teachers and parents to address any gaps in children's development. She helps children with homework and provides

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This provision is good

activities that complement their activities in school. This helps to promote continuity in children's learning.  The childminder helps children to develop a positive sense of themselves. She encourages them to talk about their feelings and share their worries. She helps them to build secure friendships by providing them with time, space and materials to collaborate with one another in different ways. For example, children work together to build constructions and develop stories during small-world play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully promote children's developing knowledge of the wider community and other people and what makes them similar or different to others.

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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

 help children to have a greater understanding of people and communities beyond their own and what makes them similar or different to others.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home, both inside and in the garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to a parent. She took account of the views of parents from the childminder's review of her practice.  The inspector looked at children's records and discussed planning. She looked at a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues. She helps children to understand how to keep themselves safe. For example, she makes them aware of the possible dangers of strangers and talking to people they do not know. Policies and procedures are shared with parents and implemented effectively. The childminder evaluates her practice and identifies areas where she feels she can improve. She accesses essential training and conducts independent research to ensure she keeps up to date with changes to guidance and legislation. The childminder involves parents and children when planning changes. One example is that children have developed their own rules for the setting which set out their expectations for each other's behaviour. Children make decisions about activities and resources, meaning the environment reflects their interests.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a strong partnership with the school that children attend. She finds out what children are learning and any areas where they might be making slower progress than expected. She uses the information, together with her own observations, to plan activities that build on children's learning in school. For example, the childminder encourages children to experiment with water. She asks them questions that help them to think critically and work out solutions to problems. When their plans do not work first time, the childminder encourages them to persevere and keep trying. This boosts their confidence and motivates them. They enjoy a great sense of achievement when they do achieve their objective. The childminder helps children to build on their reading and writing skills. She promotes their understanding of mathematics as they make comparisons between weights and size. The childminder involves children in discussions,

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

helping them to share their knowledge and ideas. They are keen to share their learning in school and their experiences at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional well-being is promoted from the start. The childminder finds out their interests and preferences for learning. She works with parents to make sure that children settle with her quickly and the move into school is as smooth as possible. Parents comment that the childminder is very professional. She offers children a home-from-home environment which is welcoming. She helps children to be independent, confident and resilient. Children's understanding of staying healthy and safe is very effectively promoted through daily routines. The childminder involves them in completing risk assessments. This helps them to develop their awareness of potential hazards, both in the setting and outside. Children attain good social skills. They are confident to initiate conversations and seek help when needed. They learn to use good manners and respect each other's views.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 302729 Local authority Barnsley Inspection number 864744 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995 and lives in the Mapplewell area of Barnsley. She operates from 7.45am to 9am and from 3.15pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, term time only, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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Telephone number

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