Childminder 302761

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 November 2016 7 December 2012

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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 are provided with a gradual settling-in period when they first start with the childminder. This supports them to settle quickly and be confident in her care. Children form close attachments to the childminder and show that they are happy attending the setting.  There are strong partnerships with parents and they are involved in their children's learning. They receive detailed information about their children's progress and well- being. The childminder guides them very well in the support of their child's learning at home. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.  The childminder works very well with her co-childminder and assistants. They effectively identify areas for development in order to continuously drive forward improvement.  Children's health and physical development are promoted effectively. Children are cared for in a clean environment and very good hygiene procedures are in place to help to

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This provision is good

minimise the risk of cross-infection. Children enjoy healthy snacks and nutritious meals which meet their individual needs.  The childminder talks with children, providing them with opportunities to hear new words and extend their vocabulary. Consequently, children make good progress in their communication and language development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always ensure that children can freely access art and craft resources so that they can develop their creative ideas whenever they want to.  The childminder does not always precisely focus her planning on helping children to work towards the next steps in their learning at a rapid rate.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to freely access art and craft resources to ensure they fully develop their creative skills  place a greater focus on what children need to learn next and plan activities to meet these and help children make even more rapid progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises and viewed resources with the childminder.  The inspector discussed the self-evaluation process with the childminder. The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder's and her assistants' suitability and qualifications.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures and the children's learning and assessment records.  The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children during child-led and adult-planned activities.  The inspector looked at written feedback and spoke to parents on the day of the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, co-minder, assistants and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is well informed about the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care. She keeps all areas safe and conducts regular risk assessments, both in the home and at places she takes children to, so that she can minimise any potential hazards. The childminder evaluates her practice effectively and considers the views of parents and children. She promotes partnership with parents well. Parents' questionnaires show that they are very happy with the service she provides. The childminder is highly qualified and experienced. She understands her role in working together with other professionals and settings that children also attend. The childminder regularly shares useful information with them to promote children's continuity of care and learning. She monitors her assistants and ensures they have a full understanding of their roles and responsibilities. The

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

childminder attends training and reflects on her practice to drive improvements to her teaching and enhance children's learning opportunities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children's mathematical skills are progressing very well. They learn about colour, shape names and numbers as they play. They begin to understand simple calculation and concepts, such as more and less, as they count the zoo and farm animals. The childminder monitors the educational programmes and children's development and uses effective systems to track children's ongoing progress. This ensures children are progressing well and that any gaps in their learning can be quickly identified and addressed.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to try a range of foods so that they develop their understanding of healthy options. Good health is supported well with many opportunities for outdoor play. Children regularly meet with other children at local groups. They have a good awareness of their local community. They enjoy walking to and from school and visits to the local park and library. This extends their understanding of the wider world. Children enjoy lots of cuddles and hugs with the childminder. She gives lots of praise for effort, which raises children's self-esteem effectively. Personal development is promoted well as children independently go to the bathroom. The childminder is a positive role model and provides children with clear guidance and boundaries of acceptable behaviour.

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Outcomes for children are good

All groups of children make good progress in their learning and development. Children are active learners who know how to develop their play activities for themselves. They speak with confidence and form friendships with other children. Children's personal and independence skills are well promoted and they are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including school. Children enjoy problem solving as they fix things using the toolkit. They have fun building and sorting with the stacking cups. Children select their own books and enjoy story sessions. They recognise some of the text and learn new vocabulary. Children are interested in dinosaurs and are learning their different names.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 302761 Local authority Barnsley Inspection number 1059503 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 36

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000. She lives in Penistone, Sheffield. The childminder works with a co-childminder and four assistants who work at various times. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a relevant qualification at level 3. The childminder 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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