Childminder EY471560

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 October 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

 Children enjoy learning through play and make good progress in their development. The childminder uses a range of effective strategies to support children's concentration, communication and language skills during activities.  The childminder has a secure knowledge of what children need to learn before they start school. She uses regular assessments of children's development to plan a wide range of interesting experiences that promotes individual children's learning.  Children are effectively supported to develop a range of values and social skills to help prepare them for the next stage in their learning. They have opportunities to learn about different cultures and show they are able to share with others.  The childminder creates a welcoming environment and children form secure attachments. They develop confidence, independence and learn to respond to simple boundaries.  The childminder carefully tracks children's learning and development over time. She

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This provision is good

quickly identifies any concerns and works closely with other professionals to implement interventions that help all children make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not sharply focused her professional development on deepening her knowledge of how children learn in order to drive her teaching to an outstanding level.  The childminder does not always make high-quality observations that sharply focus on how individual children prefer to learn. Sometimes activities are not meticulously planned to make the most of children's preferences.

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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

 focus professional development on building an expert knowledge of how children learn to further improve the quality of teaching  strengthen the observations of children's play; develop a deeper understanding of individual children's learning preferences and take these into account when planning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector asked the childminder questions about her practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke to the co-childminder during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and the childminder's qualifications. She also discussed her improvement plan.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is ambitious and has evaluated her practice to identify her strengths. She has strong relationships with parents, and partnerships with other agencies that support children's development. They share detailed information about children's interests and strategies to support children's specific learning needs. The childminder thoroughly reviews children's development across the curriculum to check for any gaps in learning and evaluate her setting. She welcomes support from the local authority and other practitioners. The childminder has reflected on and improved her interactions with children with support from her co-childminder. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder works with her co-childminder to ensure there are secure procedures in place to quickly deal with concerns about children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses a range of good teaching methods to promote children's learning through play. She uses questions to get children interested in storybooks and repeats key words to develop children's vocabulary. During play the childminder stimulates conversation with children and encourages them to talk about their family. She provides clear explanations to children and models how things work. The childminder shares detailed information with parents about children's progress and her plans for their next steps in learning. She collects information from parents about children's interests to help her plan activities that will capture their attention. The childminder introduces new ideas and challenges children through imaginative activities both inside and outside.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder uses praise and encouragement to help children understand what is expected of them and build their self-esteem. She supports them to follow simple rules, take turns during games and have the confidence to try something new. Strong partnerships with other settings children attend promote children's welfare and well-being. Children begin to learn about risks and how to keep themselves safe. The childminder talks to them about equipment they have to prevent accidents and the importance of hygiene routines. Children develop healthy eating habits and the childminder talks about the choices they make about their food. The childminder is proactive in offering children experiences that develop their understanding of different cultures around the world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning from their individual starting points. This includes younger children receiving funded early education and those whose starting points are below those of others. Older children show they are able to think about others and have the social skills they need to share. Younger children can follow simple instructions and begin to recognise the different colours and marks they make as they paint. All children enjoy choosing their favourite toys and developing the independence they need to manage their own needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471560 Local authority Barnsley Inspection number 971774 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 14

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Kexbrough, near Barnsley. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2 and works with a co-childminder who holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. 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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Telephone number

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