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 have a good experience in this mainly outdoor setting, with the kind and nurturing childminder. They form strong bonds with the childminder and their friends. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She models good manners and friendly interactions. Children eagerly copy her, sharing and taking turns with one another. The childminder manages children's behaviour very well. She supports them to understand their emotions and to consider the feelings of their friends. A culture of respect and kindness is securely embedded. This helps children to feel safe and promotes their emotional well-being.

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The provision is good

Communication and language development is a strength at the setting and is embedded in the curriculum. Children are exposed to a language-rich environment. They hear a wide range of vocabulary as the childminder is keen to support children to understand the meaning of new words. For example, when making pictures, the childminder explains the difference between liquid glue and glue sticks. When carrying out any task, the childminder explains to children what she is doing. For example, she states, 'Finger, thumb and tear', as they prepare resources for a craft activity. Children make good progress in their learning and development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has clear goals that she wants children to learn while in her care. These are shared with parents when children start, along with ideas how parents can promote these at home. The childminder regularly assesses the progress that children are making. This enables her to identify any gaps in children's learning and implement targeted support for children to help them to catch up in their learning and development. n Children spend most of the time in the outdoor playroom and garden. They freely explore the many activities and experiences that the childminder provides. The childminder quickly adapts her setting and resources to meet the individual needs of the children as they play. For example, she uses chairs to make a safe space for children to use the swing. The childminder provides binoculars as children search for the birds that they can hear. She promotes children's interests and needs well.

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n The childminder seamlessly threads mathematical learning into most activities. As she blows up giant balloons, children all shout out that it is getting 'bigger' and 'bigger'. Younger children match the shapes as they slot them into the shape sorter. The childminder ask questions to spark discussions using number and size. As a result, children learn mathematics from an early age. n Children are caring and gentle with the family's rabbit, who wanders freely in the outdoor play area and garden. When preparing snack, children also prepare a snack for the rabbit. They laugh when he comes to join them in their play.

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need to do better?

6 July 2023 Children learn to nurture and care for animals. n The childminder encourages children to be healthy by washing their hands before eating and after playing in the garden. They understand they are washing away any germs. The childminder reacts quickly with a disinfectant solution to any animal accidents in the garden. Children spend the majority of the time playing and learning outdoors. However, the childminder has not considered how she can promote babies' physical development further in the eventuality that they have to come indoors. n Children have lots of opportunities to go out into the local community. They explore the outdoors at the park and learn good road safety as they walk to school. Children develop their social skills, such as at toddler groups and library groups. This helps children to learn about the world in which they live. n The childminder has implemented a good programme of professional

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development. She identifies her own training, which is based on the needs of the children who she is caring for. The childminder has completed training, enabling her to support children who have potentially experienced trauma and how to give children the language for their emotions. This helps her to provide children with a good level of care and education.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her roles and responsibilities to keep children safe in her care. She ensures that her premises are secure, including the outdoor area where children play. The childminder is able to identify the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child could be at risk of harm, including from radicalisation. She knows who to contact if she has a child protection concern or an allegation is made against herself or a family member. The childminder carries out daily safety checks prior to children arriving to ensure that the areas where children play are safe.

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should:

n plan more carefully for babies to develop their physical skills if they are indoors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484126 Local authority Barnsley Inspection number 10302171 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 11 Date of previous inspection 13 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Darfield, near Barnsley. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first 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 and the inspector completed a learning walk together to understand how the early years setting and curriculum are organised. n The inspector made observations throughout the inspection of children's experiences in the setting, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about their experiences in the setting. n Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector. n A meeting was held with the childminder. This included a review of relevant documentation, including suitability and training.

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Inspection activities

6 July 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.

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6 July 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.

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