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 Not applicable

p.1

The provision is good

Children are playful, happy and engaged in this welcoming and homely setting. Interactions between the childminder and children are authentic and fun. Children explore their favourite toys, talk as they play and discuss new experiences. The childminder interprets and repeats children's language saying 'museum' and 'woolly mammoth', so that children hear the correct pronunciation of words.

p.2

The provision is good

Children are healthy and active. They spend lots of time outside in the community. Children walk to the local farm, park, playgroup and museum. They make connections to help them extend their understanding; for example, they learn about grinding flour at the mill and use the flour to bake scones at home.

p.2

The provision is good

The childminder knows each child well. She treats them as individuals and is curious about their differences and interests. The childminder supports children to challenge themselves and develop appropriate risks, such as climbing in the park. Children develop a love of books and reading in the language-rich environment the childminder provides. They choose a book about ladybirds and snuggle onto the childminder's lap. They turn the pages, excitedly pointing and counting the ladybirds.

p.2

The provision is good

Children develop independence and confidently walk, talk and dress themselves. Children develop a sense of right and wrong and learn to be healthy. They wash their hands before eating and after wiping their noses, using the toilet and visiting animals on the local farm. Children are polite and kind, they say 'please' and 'thank you'.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder is enthusiastic and attentive and enjoys the company of the children. She develops flexible routines and follows the flow of the children, noticing and adapting to meet their emotional needs. n The childminder recognises children's progress and next steps and responds intuitively to their needs. However, she does not always identify the skills children are learning while they play, and sometimes distracts children by moving them onto the next activity. n The childminder communicates with parents in daily conversations and through an app. Parents say that they are delighted with the childminder and that she has a lovely manner. Parents value the frequent outings to local places and the great communication. They say that their children are making excellent progress. n The setting is well organised and resourced. The childminder develops a curriculum that prepares children for life in modern Britain, develops

p.2

need to do better?

3 April 2023 independence and gets them ready for school. The childminder supports all areas of learning through being outdoors, active and engaged. She has a vision to further develop her practice through connections and her outdoor provision. n The childminder develops links with other professionals, childminding networks and the local school. She completes the progress checks for two-year-old children and accesses online training to support her practice. n The childminder offers settling-in visits to suit the needs of each child and family. Parents are welcomed and they share information about what children have done at home. The childminder recognises learning opportunities and skilfully uses information to extend and support children's learning. She asks children about things they have done on holiday. For example, they role play a visit to the dentist and learn about cleaning their teeth. n Children sit together at the table for meals and snacks. They help prepare food

p.2

need to do better?

and as they chop strawberries they confidently say, 'I've got strawberries'. n The childminder supports diversity and inclusion in the resources she chooses. This includes play food, dressing-up clothes and books. She focuses on the meaning of festivals so that children can develop their understanding. The childminder has not yet fully explored how she can consider diversity further so that children understand more and have a feeling for the wider world.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The childminder knows how to identify, help and manage safeguarding concerns. She understands her role in keeping children safe and regularly improves her knowledge. The childminder has a safeguarding policy and receives updates from the local safeguarding partners and other professional organisations. The childminder understands the importance of safeguarding issues, including cuckooing and county lines. The childminder has a plan for emergency evacuation. Accidents and medication to be administered are recorded accurately and shared with parents. The family have a cat, and this is risk assessed to keep children safe.

p.3

should:

n strengthen teaching to develop a clearer understanding of the skills children learn as they play in order to fully support their learning and development n continue to explore and further expand ways to develop children's understanding of diversity.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 2622649 Local authority Barnsley Inspection number 10280881 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in Barnsley. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

p.4

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 setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas used for childminding and explained how the early years provision and the curriculum is organised. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector observed play and interactions between children and the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussions and written feedback provided.

p.4

Inspection activities

3 April 2023 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.

p.4

Inspection activities

3 April 2023 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6