Childminder in Barnsley

Inspection date 28 January 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a thorough understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and wider child protection issues. She has secure policies and procedures in place to help to keep children safe and healthy. She shares these with parents so that they know the measures the childminder has in place to keep their children safe. n The childminder has considered how she will evaluate her practice and obtain the views of parents and children. She explains how she intends to review the service she provides to identify strengths and weaknesses. She has plans in place to build on her skills and knowledge through training and independent research to improve her provision continually. n The childminder has a very good knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She understands how to monitor children's progress and explains how she will tailor activities to individual children's needs. She knows where to seek support

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for children who do not make expected progress. n The childminder explains how she supports children to develop their understanding of the wider world and other people. She teaches them to be respectful and tolerant of other people's culture and views. n The childminder understands why effective partnerships with parents and other settings children attend are important. She has thought about how she will share information with other professionals involved in children's care.

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There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration. Inspection activities n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children. n The inspector discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the

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childminder and took into consideration the suitability checks. n The inspector discussed how the childminder evaluates her practice and her plans for continuing professional development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538845 Local authority Barnsley Inspection number 10089700 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 5 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in the Thurgoland area of Sheffield. She operates during term time only from 7.30am to 9am and 3pm to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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