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 are happy to attend this warm and friendly setting. They explore the wealth of resources available to them, indoors and outdoors. Children show their love for the natural world as they collect leaves and feed the wildlife. They share a story about a squirrel who they have seen taking the food. The childminder is dedicated to her role. She is passionate and enthusiastic about providing quality experiences for the children in her care. This helps children to be engaged in their learning and make good progress in their communication.

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The provision is good

Children display good levels of behaviour. They attend a local playgroup, where they meet lots of friends. Children select from a good range of resources and consider their peers as they wait for their turn. They are prepared well for later life, for instance by learning how to keep themselves safe and healthy. Children have a good knowledge of road safety, which is role modelled by the childminder. They show good levels of independence. The childminder gives children time and support as they put on their own shoes and coats. Children are very proud of their achievements.

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need to do better?

n Children have a good sense of belonging in this setting. They experience the community as they walk to school and attend a playgroup in the local church hall. The childminder role models social interactions, and children are confident with people and children that they know. The childminder helps to prepare children for life in modern Britain and to recognise the roles which people play in the community. However, she does not always provide children with time to rest and reflect on their learning. n The childminder has responded well to the recommendations made at her previous inspection. She now provides opportunities, indoors and outdoors, for children to be imaginative and helps children to extend their role play. Children enjoy playing on the boat in the outdoor area. They pretend to be pirates and give themselves pirates' names. Children develop their learning and language through imaginative play.

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need to do better?

n Children enjoy replenishing the food outdoors on the bird table each day. They eagerly explain how the squirrels visit and take the food. Children develop a good knowledge of how to care for their environment and a rich vocabulary to support their learning. n The childminder seeks support, when needed, and is confident in her practice. She meets with a small group of childminders on a regular basis. They share good practice and provide excellent role models for the children in their care. The childminder has support to maintain her ambitious intentions for children's learning.

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need to do better?

16 November 2022 n Partnership with parents is good. The childminder has good knowledge of what children bring to the setting. She has established friendly, professional relationships with parents and carers. Parents say that the childminder knows them well and is flexible to meet their needs. The childminder clearly identifies children's learning needs, which enables her to build on their learning. n The childminder recognises the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's communication and language. She provides lots of opportunities for children to practise and extend their vocabulary and uses sign language to support children's learning. Children make good progress with their language skills and can express their needs and ideas. This results in children being confident communicators. n There are many opportunities for children to develop their mathematical skills. The childminder is currently working on teaching children about numbers and

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need to do better?

provides resources to support this. For example, the nature tray has lots of opportunities for counting activities. However, the childminder does not consistently take the opportunity to develop children's mathematical language. n Children become confident in their self-care. The childminder consistently allows children the opportunity to practise dressing themselves. Children request help when needed and are ambitious. Children develop their resilience and take pride in their achievements. For example, they comment that they will be able to tie their own laces soon.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of safeguarding. She knows the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm or neglect. The childminder has evidence of good practice when referring concerns to the local safeguarding team. She is confident in responding to concerns regarding other providers. The childminder has a good knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty and her responsibilities to keep children safe from radicalisation. She conducts regular effective risk assessments to ensure that a safe environment is maintained, indoors and outdoors. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn how to cross the road under the careful supervision of the childminder.

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should:

n provide more opportunities for children to rest and reflect on their learning n extend opportunities for children to use mathematical language.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY217971 Local authority Barnsley Inspection number 10229462 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 12 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 23 January 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in the New Lodge area of Barnsley. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. The childminder operates from 7.30am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm on Monday and Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides early funded education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder and inspector discussed the daily routine and how it meets the learning needs of the children. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector observed the childminder's practice and discussed children's learning. n The inspector spoke to parents and took their views into account. n The inspector discussed safeguarding with the childminder. n The inspector viewed key documentation, including suitability checks and the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate.

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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

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