Childminder in Barnsley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 January 2018 10 March 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder and her assistants have made a concerted and successful effort to address previous weaknesses. Assessments of children's progress accurately identify their next steps in learning. Children have lots of opportunity to lead their own play, and are confident to seek support and guidance if required.  The childminder and her assistant, focus well on helping children to increase the words they know and use. They model good language, encourage children to talk about what they are doing, and sensitively correct their pronunciation.  Parents are encouraged to visit the setting and remain with their children for short periods. These visits gradually extend, until parents are confident that children are settled and happy to be in the childminders' care.  The childminder completes a progress check at age two, which helps her to identify where children may need additional help to support their development. As a result, all

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This provision is good

children make good progress and develop the skills they need for school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not focus professional development sufficiently on improving the quality of teaching, to help children make swifter progress.  The childminder and her assistant do not consistently use vocabulary that supports children's mathematical development.  Strategies used to engage parents and enable them to share information about their children's learning at home, are not always successful.

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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

 strengthen the programme of professional development to drive good practice and improve outcomes for children to an even higher level  enhance teaching skills, to help children progress more rapidly with their mathematical development  explore more ways to help parents share their children's achievements at home, to create a more comprehensive picture of what children can do.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of practice and its impact on children's care and learning.  The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documentation, including training certificates and evidence of suitability checks.  The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder, and her assistants, regularly update their safeguarding training. They have a good understanding of possible signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect, and are confident in their knowledge of the procedures they must implement to help safeguard children. Regular risk assessments ensure that the environment, resources and equipment remain suitable for children to use. The home is secure. The evaluation of the setting is thorough and meaningful. The childminder has actively sought out appropriate training and support from the early years development workers. Her action plan identifies areas that the childminder intends to improve, as well as those she is continuing to refine. This shows a commitment to continual improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants are interested in what children are doing. They follow children's lead and support their learning effectively, through well-timed interactions. They question children, and give them time to think and answer. Children follow simple instructions well, and talk about what they are doing. This helps to keep them motivated and aids their learning well. Children choose a book and join a small group to listen to the story. Little ones repeat words, such as ladybird and flower, showing that they are interested and listening. Children concentrate well, as they learn to work a mechanical toy by pressing, pushing and turning different parts. Children are excited as they begin their exercise session. They each proudly show off their different moves, such as hops, star jumps and skipping, showing friendly competition.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a dedicated play area where she provides a wide range of resources that is age and stage appropriate. Children are able to select these resources independently. This helps them to make decisions about what they want to do and how they want to learn. Children are proud of certificates they receive for crossing the road safely, and for being kind to others. Parents comment about the warm friendly atmosphere, and explain that children look forward to attending. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their child's development, and any new skills they acquire.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children prepare well for the next stage in their education. Children are active and interested learners, who have the confidence to make their own decisions. Children learn to respect others, have good social skills and understand the importance of following rules. Children have good physical skills and follow good hygiene practices. They know how to care for their body.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 302708 Local authority Barnsley Inspection number 1107518 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 March 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Goldthorpe, South Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, and 7am to 6pm Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, and three- year-old children. She employs two assistants, but works with only one at a time.

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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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