Childminder in Barnsley

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she helps children to be happy to attend this welcoming setting. She describes how she forms good relationships with all of the children in her care and knows them well. n The childminder discusses how she develops positive relationships with parents. She describes how she provides parents with in-depth and clear handovers, reporting on their children's time at school and wraparound care. n The childminder has a very good knowledge of the early years foundation stage. She describes how she monitors young children's progress. The childminder discusses how she provides age-appropriate activities that keep children engaged across all areas of learning. n The childminder describes how she helps children to be well behaved. She talks about how she encourages them to interact with each other, and to discuss their day and extra-curricular activities. The childminder explains how she promotes

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kindness and compassion with children. n The setting is safe and secure. The childminder explains how she promotes children's welfare. She can confidently explain the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder knows who to contact if she has a concern about children's safety. n The childminder explains that mealtimes are lovely sociable occasions, where children sit together and enjoy healthy home-cooked food. n The childminder talks about how she keeps her knowledge up to date. She works with the local authority and meets with other childminders regularly. The childminder explains how she liaises with the local school where children also attend, to complement children's learning.

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This provision meets 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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Setting details

Unique reference number 2580264 Local authority Barnsley Inspection number 10250987 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 10 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Barnsley. She operates before and after school, providing wraparound care from 7.30am to 8.30am and 3.30pm to 5.30pm during term time. During the school holidays, the childminder cares for children from 7.30am to 5.30pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4.

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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 showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her understanding of the learning and development requirements. n The childminder discussed how she keeps children safe in the setting. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Although there were no children in the early age range present at the time of this inspection, there were children present who were over the age of five years. Older children spoke with the inspector during the inspection.

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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

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