Childminder in Barnsley

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy, safe, and secure in this warm and homely environment. They show high levels of self-esteem and have good communication skills. Older children confidently chat about their experiences. They delight in telling the inspector about making pizzas. Children laugh and giggle as they describe how they accidentally dropped their pizza on the floor and do impressions of the childminder's reaction. The childminder is kind and caring. She is a positive role model and clearly communicates to children what is expected of them.

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The provision is good

Children are well behaved. They learn to negotiate and share with one another. Children are independent and enjoy the responsibility of carrying out small tasks. For example, older children wear aprons and help to serve lunch and drinks to their friends. The childminder is aware of the potential impact that the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has had on children's learning and development. She has identified that after the national restrictions, some children need support to develop their social and communication skills. The childminder has worked closely with her co-childminder and assistant to plan activities to support children to catch up in these areas. Children thrive in the setting.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children she cares for well. She observes them as they play and assesses what they know, understand and can do. The childminder uses this information effectively to identify any gaps in children's learning. She acts swiftly and plans a range of experiences to help children to make progress. n The childminder and co-childminder work closely together to decide what they want children to learn. They have developed a setting that is welcoming and inviting. Children have access to a wide variety of interesting resources that have been specifically selected to inspire their curiosity, awe and wonder. For example, young children explore a treasure box of items that includes bracelets, feathers and shells. They take each item out one at a time and investigate them intently, before putting them back in the box. n The childminder has a fun and energetic personality. She is enthusiastic and

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helps children to foster a love of learning. The childminder supports children to be as independent as possible, so that they build on the skills they need for the future. n The childminder encourages good hygiene procedures to help tackle the spread of infections. As a result, children learn why it is important to wash their hands regularly. n Children have plenty of access to fresh air as they play in the outdoor environment. The childminder inspires children to keep active. For example,

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23 July 2021 children join in with a yoga session to help them to develop their physical skills and support their health and well-being. However, on occasions, the childminder does not build on children's growing understanding of making healthy eating choices. n The childminder works in partnership with parents. She collects detailed information from parents about their children when they join the setting. She uses this to plan for children's learning from the start. All children enjoy a seamless transition between home and the setting. The childminder makes sure that there is a regular two-way flow of communication with parents to help to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities extremely well. n The childminder is dedicated, and keen to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. She incorporates the knowledge she has gained from training into the setting. For instance, following training around the Montessori approach, the

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childminder has reviewed how the setting is organised. She has made resources more accessible to children and teaches them to tidy away once they have finished. This helps to give children a sense of pride and accomplishment. n The childminder, co-childminder and her assistant work closely together to reflect on what they do. They constantly evaluate what works and make improvements to support children's learning and development needs. For instance, the childminder confidently talks about plans to teach children about the importance of good oral health through the use of stories and resources.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of how to keep children safe. She knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about children. The childminder is vigilant and carries out ongoing risk assessments to ensure that risks to children are minimised. Children's safety is fully promoted. The childminder completes regular training to keep her knowledge up to date. She is aware of wider child protection issues, such as exploitation, extremism and radicalisation. The childminder and co-childminder have worked hard throughout the pandemic to make sure that all children and families have remained safe.

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should:

n build on learning opportunities to extend children's understanding of making healthy eating choices.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549461 Local authority Barnsley Inspection number 10126926 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 33 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered 2017 and lives in Barnsley. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder and an assistant. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provider. n A tour of the childminder's home was completed to make sure that all areas used by children are safe. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She evaluated how well the childminder assesses children's progress and plans for the next steps in their learning. The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of persons living or working in the household. n A joint evaluation of an activity was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. n Children spoke to the inspector about their interests and their time at the setting. n The inspector spoke to parents and considered their views about the setting.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

23 July 2021 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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