Childminder in Barnsley

Inspection date 24 April 2019 Previous inspection date 9 May 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 has worked hard to address the actions and recommendations raised at her last inspection. She has carried out research and accessed specific safeguarding training to improve her knowledge. The childminder accurately evaluates the strengths in her practice and uses her action plan to focus on continuous improvement. n The childminder creates a secure and welcoming environment. Children are settled and happy. They display affection for the childminder and develop strong emotional attachments. The childminder is attentive and knows each child well. n The childminder has created an inclusive environment where diversity is highly valued. Children develop their understanding and respect for the differences between themselves and other people. They take part in events to raise money for local and national charities. This supports children to develop their understanding of how to help make life better for those who are less fortunate than themselves.

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This provision is good

n The childminder fosters children's communication and language development well. She extends what children say, introduces new words to help promote babies and young children's vocabulary and regularly engages children in conversations. n Parents are very complimentary about the support the childminder provides. They are pleased with the progress their children make and feel that they are happy in her care. Parents value the range of outings and family events she provides and state that their children develop the social skills they need and are well prepared for school. n The childminder has not maximised opportunities to enhance her teaching skills with babies and toddlers in order to help support their learning to the highest level. n On occasions, the childminder interrupts children's concentration and explorations during their play to involve them in group activities.

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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 focus professional development opportunities and identify precise targets to raise the quality of teaching and further enhance learning experiences for babies and toddlers n review the organisation of group-time activities to make sure that children's concentration during their play and explorations are not interrupted.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held several discussions with the childminder. She checked relevant documentation, including suitability checks, policies and procedures, and children's learning records. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and took account of the views of parents spoken to during the inspection. n The inspector completed an evaluation of teaching with the childminder, following a planned activity.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the possible signs of abuse and neglect. She has developed her knowledge of 'Prevent' duty and understands her responsibility with regard to wider safeguarding issues. The childminder has robust policies and procedures should she be concerned about a child's welfare. She is very vigilant and ensures her home is secure. The childminder monitors children's progress well. She identifies any areas of learning where they may need more support. The childminder has developed strong relationships with local schools. She invites teachers to her home to meet children and share information about their development before they start school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder uses observations, assessments and her knowledge of children's interests to plan experiences that support their individual learning. She takes children on a wide range of outings to places of interest to enrich their understanding of the world around them. Older children display their good knowledge and describe how milk comes from cows. The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for children to take part in art projects and develop their creativity. Children confidently select paper plates and different fabrics to make animals. Girls concentrate well as they draw rabbit ears on felt and use scissors very competently to successfully cut them out. The childminder shows babies how to press the buttons on soft toys to make them dance. Babies show their delight and learn about cause and effect. The childminder encourages children to sing songs and make music using household objects. Children enthusiastically sing a range of

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

songs and enjoy playing different rhythms using spoons, metal buckets and baking trays. This helps them to focus their listening skills well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder makes good use of her very well-resourced garden to help support children's physical development and their understanding of nature. She ensures that children spend plenty of time outdoors each day. Children are motivated and show high levels of energy. They display good physical skills as they confidently climb on play equipment. The childminder involves children in planting and growing vegetables. They learn about where food comes from and develop their understanding of healthy lifestyles. The childminder encourages children's self-help skills well. Babies learn to feed themselves using a spoon and older children competently manage their personal self- care. The childminder creates social occasions and encourages children of different ages to sit together during mealtimes. Older children show kindness and very caring behaviour towards babies and younger children. Children behave very well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. Older children develop very good pencil control and write their name competently. They identify a wide range of colours and recognise their different shades. Children display a positive attitude to learning and are well prepared for their future moves, including to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY393948 Local authority Barnsley Inspection number 10084662 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 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 9 May 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in the Birdwell area of Barnsley. She operates all year round from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. She works with her husband who is also a childminder.

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Registers

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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