Childminder in Barnsley

Inspection date 7 January 2019 Previous inspection date 18 March 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Met Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder is skilled at following the children's lead and enhancing their play. Young children are very motivated to learn and make good progress, particularly in their communication skills. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to prepare children to start school. She helps them to develop independence and social skills and teaches them mathematical concepts from an early age. n Children have developed secure bonds with the childminder and develop good levels of self-esteem. She is kind, caring and sensitive towards them. This has a positive impact on their emotional well-being. n The childminder monitors the progress children make across all areas of learning. She has a thorough understanding of child development and has partnerships in place to help her access extra support if needed. n The childminder has developed partnerships with parents and other professionals. Parents are very happy with the progress their children make and the good levels of

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This provision is good

care. n The childminder has not yet fully developed ways to gather detailed information about children's learning at home. This means some information is missing from their progress assessments. n The childminder does not make best use of the views of parents and children to help her evaluate and reflect on the effectiveness of the provision and drive improvements further.

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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

n enhance ways to gather information about children's home learning so it can be fully included in assessments of their progress. n provide parents and children with opportunities to leave feedback on the effectiveness of the provision to support continuous improvement.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector carried out an unannounced priority inspection. She observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation such as evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children. She discussed children's learning, assessment and planning with the childminder. n The inspector obtained verbal feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of how to keep children safe and knows how to report concerns about their welfare. She helps young children to gain an understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, she gently reminds them to take care as they walk downstairs and on outdoor surfaces. The childminder reflects on her teaching skills and accesses training to help her develop further. For example, she is currently developing her teaching skills to support children who prefer to learn outdoors. This has already had a positive impact on children's confidence and social skills. The childminder has developed good relationships with other professionals such as school teachers and the local authority. This helps her to share information effectively to promote continuity of care and access support.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations of all children in her care. She provides good levels of challenge and support to help them make good progress. For example, she recognises when young children become engrossed in filling and emptying containers with stones and extends this activity further. The childminder uses mathematical language and open questions to encourage children to think critically. Children show advanced levels of understanding and communicate exceptionally well, using full sentences and exploring new words. They show enjoyment in their learning and are keen to participate in activities. The childminder observes children during their play and uses this information to complete progress assessments and consider the next steps in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a safe, stimulating environment for children and their families. She has flexible settling-in procedures to help her get to know children and meet their individual needs. Children show high levels of independence and have a good understanding of what it means to live a healthy lifestyle. For example, young children use the toilet with minimal support and help in dressing themselves to go outside. Children thoroughly enjoy looking for eggs after they feed the chickens and show that they have an understanding of where food comes from. The childminder ensures children have plenty of opportunities for physical exercise and fresh air. Children learn how to share and take turns. The childminder models positive behaviour and uses praise to help children know what they have done well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Overall, children are working above the stages typically expected for their age, particularly in their communication and personal, social and emotional development. They show confidence in their own ability and make choices about their learning. Children are well prepared for the next stages in their learning and develop the skills they need for starting school. The childminder helps children to make progress in areas where they need more support and ensures potential gaps are closed quickly.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469377 Local authority Barnsley Inspection number 10091318

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register

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Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 18 March 2016

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The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Barnsley. She operates during school holidays, before and after school and on weekends, from 7.30am to 6pm, except family holidays. Overnight care is also available. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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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