Childminder in Barnsley

This provision does not meet requirements

n Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder is unsure about some aspects of safeguarding and child protection. For example, she is not clear of what to do if she has concerns about a child. This is because she was unable to explain the difference between the roles of the local authority designated officer (LADO) and social services. The childminder does not fully understand what the 'Prevent' duty is and what it helps to prevent, such as radicalisation and extremism. This puts children's safety and well-being at risk. n The childminder is clear of her responsibility to provide children with a safe and secure environment. She completes visual risk assessments of her own premises and any other premises she plans to visit with children. This helps to ensure children's safety. n The childminder has a secure understanding of the early years age group and how to promote their learning. She explained how her observations of what

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children can do, help her to plan for what they need to learn next. n The childminder explained how she involves parents in their children's learning. For example, she obtains information about children's development during their settling-in visits. This helps her to plan how she will continue to build on the skills children already have, when they start. n The childminder provides regular feedback to parents about what their children are learning. She offers ideas to parents of what they can do with children at home, to support their children's development. n The childminder understands the requirement for a progress check to be completed for children aged two. She knows that this is to help identify any children who are falling behind in their learning or who need additional support. n The childminder explained that she will support children to help them learn the difference between right and wrong.

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This provision does not meet requirements

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

14 April 2022 improve knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures, with particular regard to the roles of the local authority designated officer (LADO) and the local children's social care services 29/04/2022

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of the government's statutory guidance, 'Working Together to Safeguard Children' and the 'Prevent duty guidance for England and Wales', and ensure they can be explained to parents, carers and others, such as Ofsted inspectors 29/04/2022

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ensure information about a child is handled in a way that ensures confidentiality and protects the privacy of children being cared for 29/04/2022

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of when to contact the local safeguarding partners and Director of Children's Services 29/04/2022

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ensure you understand and follow a written child protection policy to help safeguard the children you look after from abuse or neglect. 29/04/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY357642 Local authority Barnsley Inspection number 10237483 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 4 Date of previous inspection 12 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2007. She lives in the Wombwell area of Barnsley. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate level 3 qualification.

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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 inspector spoke to the childminder about her understanding of the requirements and how she implements most of these in practice. n The inspector looked at some of the childminder's documentation, including records she makes of children's progress. n The inspector observed areas in the home and garden. n The inspector assessed the childminder's knowledge and understanding of safeguarding practice and procedures that aim to protect children.

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Inspection activities

14 April 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

14 April 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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