Childminder EY486201

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2017 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 are happy and well settled in the childminder's home. They have developed strong bonds with her. She enjoys playing with them and they seek her out for support and affection.  Children are starting to manage their own personal care needs, including handwashing and putting on their own shoes. The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote healthy lifestyles and supports children to extend their physical development.  The childminder asks thought-provoking questions that challenge children's thinking, communication and language.  The quality of teaching is good and children are progressing well in their development. The childminder understands and observes each child's learning, identifies any gaps and records their next steps.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although partnerships with parents are good, overall, the childminder does not consistently gather precise information about children's ongoing learning at home.  The childminder does not fully use systems for self-evaluation to support her in raising practice to an outstanding level.

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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

 enhance the opportunities for parents to consistently share information in relation to their children's learning at home  improve systems of evaluation in order to identify priorities and improvements to practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector toured the areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to children throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder remains up to date with changes in safeguarding legislation. She knows the reporting procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder completes safety assessments and takes appropriate steps to reduce all hazards in the home, outside and on outings. Effective policies and procedures underpin her safe practice. The childminder monitors children's development regularly to ensure that they are making good progress. She completes an accurate review of children's development between the age of two and three years. This close monitoring helps her to identify what children need to learn next. The childminder keeps parents informed of their child's progress in a variety of ways. For example, they have regular discussions and share children's learning journals.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The enthusiastic childminder provides children with exciting activities and experiences that engage them and motivate them to learn. Learning is fun and children are excited to join in with activities led by the childminder. For example, children are very eager to join in with a creative activity. They choose feathers and tissue paper to place on their paper after they have confidently spread the yellow glue on it. The childminder asks them what colour the tissue is and supports them as they repeat the colour after her. Children then proudly show their completed picture. Young children point to the compact disc player and begin to dance. As the childminder puts on music, they happily dance and sing to the songs all together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from their close and supportive relationships with the childminder. She tailors her routines to reflect the preferences and needs of children. For example, she organises meal and snack times to accommodate children's attendance. Children play together well and show they care about each other. The childminder supports healthy eating effectively. She encourages children to try a broad range of nutritious foods. The childminder provides clear and consistent boundaries to help children understand what is expected of them. Children's behaviour is good. For example, the childminder gives gentle reminders to young children to share and to say 'thank you' and 'please'.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and outgoing individuals. They select and use a range of toys and resources independently. Children are motivated, eager to explore and learn new things. They are developing the skills and knowledge they need to support their ongoing education, including going to nursery and starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486201 Local authority Barnsley Inspection number 1006623 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Monk Bretton, South Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 5am to 9pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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