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 Good

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The provision is good

Children develop good communication, language, and literacy skills. They enjoy listening to familiar stories. Children fill in the missing words when the childminder pauses her reading. They use props they have created to help them talk about the characters in the book. Children tell the childminder that the gingerbread man shouts 'let me out'. This is before she gets to that point in the story. Children show how they can use their imagination and negotiation skills. They work together to decide who will take on the role of the baker, the baker's wife, and the horse. When the story ends, children shout 'again'. Children demonstrate what they know, can do and remember. They listen intently and show a positive attitude to their learning.

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The provision is good

Children show they are happy and safe in the childminder's care. They enjoy her company in their play and engage in activities for long periods of time. The childminder has high expectations for children. Children behave well and always use good manners. For instance, they say please and thank you when offered healthy food at lunch time. Children learn how to make good friendships and cooperate with each other. They develop a sense of right and wrong.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans a curriculum to help children build on their knowledge and remember what they already know and can do. She knows children's interests and provides learning that is engaging. The childminder helps children to progress through the stages of learning, so that they have the essential skills they will need for their move on to school. n Children explain how they go to the dentist to make sure that their teeth are healthy. They say they are 'washing away the germs' as they clean their hands before food. Children enjoy healthy food choices, such as fresh fruit and vegetables. They know and talk about the different factors that support their good health and well-being. n Children count from one to twenty-nine securely. They follow instructions from the childminder to group different animals together. Children demonstrate their good knowledge of colour and shape. For example, they listen to the

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childminder's instruction to draw four yellow circles and three red squares. Children identify when they have one less through counting songs. However, the childminder has not fully considered how to challenge children's learning when they already have a secure understanding of counting and shape. n The childminder provides children with opportunities to learn about a broad range of festivals throughout the year, such as Chinese New Year. She reads stories to children that help them to learn about families, communities, and traditions different to their own. The childminder promotes children's

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3 February 2022 understanding of equality and diversity in modern society. n The childminder has a positive approach to working in partnership with parents. She gathers detailed information from them when children start with her. The childminder keeps parents up to date with their children's development through discussions, photos and sharing their learning journal. Parents written comments are positive about the care and learning afforded to their children and the good progress they make. n Since the last inspection, the childminder has completed many courses in relation to safeguarding children, equality and diversity. However, she has not pursued her own professional development fully to drive outcomes for children even higher. n Children talk about the 'wiggly worms' and the squirrels that they see on their outings. They recall their visit to the local allotments and how they feed the chickens. Children learn how to recycle different materials. They understand how

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to care about nature and the world around them. n Children use glue to stick 'eyes' onto their gingerbread man. They concentrate as they peel stickers from the back of coloured shapes to add to their design. Children use creative materials safely and with increasing control. They show their small-muscle development and physical skills. n The childminder supports children's literacy skills well. She encourages children to make the sound of the first letter from their name. Children have a go at writing their name and most are successful without help. The childminder takes children on walks in the local area, so that they can look at signs and identify familiar letters.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection. She understands the action to take if she has a concern about a child in her care. Also, the procedure to follow in the event of an allegation. The childminder keeps her knowledge of local reporting procedures up to date. She is also aware of different safeguarding concerns, such as female genital mutilation. The childminder does not allow parents or visitors to use mobile phones and other devices in her home, to protect the children in her care. She carries out risk assessments and carefully supervises children when they go on outings.

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should:

n strengthen planned activities to challenge children's mathematical development and extend their learning even further n explore training opportunities to enhance professional development to the

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY304940 Local authority Barnsley Inspection number 10216293 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 3 Date of previous inspection 7 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in the Cudworth area of Barnsley. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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 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 A learning walk was completed with the inspector and the childminder to discuss the early years provision and the aims of the curriculum. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

3 February 2022 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

3 February 2022 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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