Childminder in Barnsley

Not met (enforcement)

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder provides a limited range of activities for children, including watching television, playing on a tablet and drawing. She does not engage with parents, or the other settings that children attend, to support their learning and development. n The childminder does not show an ability to improve the quality of the education and care she provides. At all previous inspections, she has been asked to improve how she delivers the learning and development requirements but has failed to do so. She does not evaluate her own practice or engage in professional development opportunities, to keep her knowledge up to date. n The childminder does not understand the ways children learn. She does not assess children's achievements or plan engaging activities, which meet their individual needs. n The childminder does not have a current paediatric first-aid certificate. This means that a trained paediatric first aider would not be available to respond to

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This provision does not meet requirements

emergencies quickly. This does not promote the good health of children in her care. n The childminder does not have a good knowledge or understanding of safeguarding issues. This includes possible signs that a child might be being abused. She would not be able to identify children who are at risk, and take prompt action to safeguard them. She does not understand the local safeguarding partnership procedures to be followed if she has concerns that a child might be being abused. n The childminder does not know what to do if an allegation is made against her or a household member. She does not understand the role of the designated officer of the local authority. It is the childminder's responsibility to work with local statutory children's services to help keep children safe from harm but she is not familiar with those services. n Records are not easily accessible or available. The childminder was unable to

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This provision does not meet requirements

provide evidence of insurance. n The setting is spacious, clean and tidy and suitable for the care of children. The childminder can identify risks in the environment. The raised fishpond in the garden is covered, and she carefully supervises children when they play outside. n The childminder states that children are well behaved. She has consistent rules for them to follow. She talks to them about how it makes others feel if they are unkind.

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This provision does not meet requirements

15 November 2021 There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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.

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Due date

develop your knowledge and understanding of what to do, in line with local safeguarding partnership procedures, should you have concerns that a child might be being abused 12/12/2021

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Due date

ensure that you have up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues and are able to identify, and respond appropriately to, signs of possible abuse and neglect 12/12/2021

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Due date

develop your knowledge of local statutory children's services, including the role of the designated officer 12/12/2021

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Due date

undertake relevant professional development opportunities so that you have the skills and knowledge required to fulfil your role, including an understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements and the ability to offer quality learning and development experiences for all children 12/12/2021

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Due date

complete paediatric first-aid training 12/12/2021

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Due date

ensure records are available and accessible, including insurance documents and proof of Disclosure and Barring Service checks. 12/12/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448102 Local authority Barnsley Inspection number 10193745 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 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 1 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Darfield, Barnsley. She operates during term time only, from Monday to Friday, from 7 am until 9 am and from 3pm until 6pm, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable.

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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

15 November 2021 15 November 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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