Childminder in Barnsley

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder is enthusiastic and ambitious and has a vision for the setting. However, the curriculum is not consistently age appropriate or coherently planned and sequenced for each child. In addition, the childminder does not consistently deploy herself or her assistants effectively to support all children's learning. However, the childminder actively promotes literacy and numeracy and is committed to developing her practice further. Children are welcomed by this cheerful and friendly childminder and her assistants. Children choose from porridge, cereal, toast and pancakes. Children serve themselves, adding raspberries, chopped fruit and pouring their own drinks. Younger children sit in highchairs to eat their breakfast. Children are calm and sociable. The childminder helps children to develop healthy eating patterns. Fresh fruit and vegetables are available for children for their snack.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder has created an outdoor area where children can play and be seen. Children enjoy playing outside, where they run and climb. The childminder and her assistants intuitively offer sensitive care. They make eye contact and give visual cues before picking children up. The childminder waits for children to respond so that they feel valued. The childminder and her assistants cuddle children as they have their bottles, making sure that they feel safe and build connections. However, the childminder and her assistants are not always available to support children's learning, and, on occasion, children wander without support.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not plan activities that take account of all children's individual needs. For instance, she teaches younger children about phonics and encourages them to join in with meditation sessions. This means that all children are not fully engaged in their learning and do not make the best possible progress. n Overall, the childminder and her assistants have an effective and collaborative working partnership. They discuss changes and improvements. The childminder is beginning to evaluate and reflect on practice. She has identified some training opportunities to develop knowledge and understanding. However, this is not focused on improving the childminder's and her assistants' knowledge of how to support individual children's learning. n The childminder is playful and energetic. She sits on the floor, tickling and laughing with children. However, at times, the childminder and her assistants

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need to do better?

are too busy carrying out other routine tasks. This results in children not being engaged in their learning. n The childminder and her assistants sing songs with children throughout the day. Children smile and begin to join in with the familiar words and actions of the

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10 October 2022 song 'Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star'. n Children enjoy walks to school and in the community, and they visit local attractions. Children investigate porridge oats in the garden. They use cups, saucers and spoons to explore. Children pretend to make tea and offer it to the childminder and her assistants, who ask questions. However, they do not consistently leave time for children to explore, think and respond. n Children generally behave well. They demonstrate an understanding of the childminder's expectations of them. For example, children know the routines and help to tidy away after snack time. Older children happily join the younger children to demonstrate how to complete puzzles. n The childminder takes great care to support the personal development of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children with SEND are encouraged, comforted and treated with sensitivity and

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understanding. The childminder has developed links with other organisations and professionals, including the local authority's quality improvement team. n The childminder develops communication with parents through settling-in visits, questionnaires and a daily diary. Parents speak glowingly of the childminding service, saying that they feel comfortable and would not be able to work without it.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants know the different types of abuse. They are able to recognise the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder and her assistants know where to get more guidance, how to make a referral and what to do if there is an accusation against a colleague. The childminder is the safeguarding lead, and all of her assistants have completed a safeguarding training course. She completes records of accident and incidents, and children's attendance is monitored. The childminder has a fire-escape procedure.

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Due date

plan the curriculum more carefully to ensure that activities are appropriate for all children's age and stage of development 28/11/2022

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Due date

evaluate practice and ensure that training improves knowledge to support the needs of all children 07/11/2022

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Due date

10 October 2022 improve the deployment of the assistants to make sure that all children are engaged in their learning. 07/11/2022

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should:

n give children more time to explore activities and to think and use language to respond.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2584252 Local authority Barnsley Inspection number 10251085 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 18 Number of children on roll 26 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Penistone, Barnsley. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers before- and after-school care and works with two assistants.

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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 and her assistants showed the inspector the areas used for childminding. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistants. n The inspector looked at relevant documents and records. n The inspector observed children, the childminder and her assistants during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

10 October 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

10 October 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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