Ward, Sarah Louise

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder demonstrates a very nurturing approach to caring for her minded children. She gets to know all children extremely well. This enables her to provide a safe, homely learning environment and an ambitious curriculum around children's individual needs. Children are extremely happy and content.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder has very high expectations for children's learning and development. All children make excellent progress, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder provides a range of interesting and engaging activities that develop children's skills across the various areas of learning. For example, children grow herbs and vegetables in the garden. They learn about the different herbs and their uses. Children use them in cooking and taste them. They learn rich language, such as 'lavender', 'mint' and 'cress'. Children gain an understanding of life cycles. They learn about nature, insects and bugs. Children go to the woods to find insects. They look for bugs in the bug house, counting as they do so. Children use tweezers to develop their small muscles and hand-to-eye coordination when they transfer plastic insects between their houses.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder effectively promotes positive attitudes to learning. Children of all ages engage in a painting activity. Older children use paintbrushes, while younger children make marks with their hands. They explore and experiment in mixing colours. Older children share their knowledge with younger children, for example, they say 'if you add more white it will go lighter'. Children are encouraged to use their imagination and turn their handprints into butterflies by adding wings. Children recalled seeing the butterflies in the garden at the bird watching window. Children are highly motivated, very eager to join in and able to remain focused on all activities. They show deep concentration.

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n Children of all ages gain a deep understanding of mathematics and this is embedded throughout the curriculum. They transfer water using different-sized pipettes and fill up jugs. Children sing number songs with props to embed their learning. Younger children look for shells in the water, counting as they find them. n Children develop excellent communication and language skills from their starting point. Rich language is positively role modelled by the childminder through conversation. Children learn descriptive words, such as 'squishy', 'sticky' and 'rubbery'. Children become highly confident in using language. n The childminder is skilled at enhancing activities. She brings animals and ice cubes into water play. Children learn about starfish, sharks and turtles. They

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14 July 2023 compare the differences between the animals. Children eagerly engage in conversation about what they eat if they have legs or fins and the size of them. They learn about the properties of water and temperature changes. Children develop an understanding of science and the world. n The childminder is highly successful at implementing a curriculum that promotes an understanding of children's individuality and respect for each other. For example, children each create a 'Mini Me'. Children use these to talk about themselves and their friends. They celebrate their uniqueness. n Children have consistently high levels of respect for others. Children help their friends to find their table mat with their name on. They prepare their friends water bottles at snack time. Children wait patiently for their friends to finish painting, so they can share resources. They work together to make a birthday play-dough cake. They increasingly show high levels of confidence in social

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situations. n Children demonstrate high levels of self-control and consistently keep on trying, even if they encounter difficulties. They approach activities with confidence, knowing the childminder is close by to provide support. For example, balancing on a beam over water; when children struggle, the childminder takes swift action to provide support and encouragement to support them. Children develop resilience. n Children become increasingly independent, such as when using cutlery to eat their lunch. Younger children use a knife to spread cheese on crackers. All children compete self-registration when they arrive at the setting. They have excellent understanding of their personal hygiene. Children wash their hands and use the toilet independently. They also independently access the water stations. Parents drop children at the door. Children are prepared for their move on to school. n The childminder teaches children from an early age how to keep safe. Children

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visit the lake and learn about water safety. They visit the fire station and learn about the dangers of fire. Children walk to the local supermarket and use public transport. They learn how to cross roads safely and the importance of not talking to strangers. Children develop the skills to keep themselves and their friends safe. n Children learn about healthy eating. They excitedly take part in creating the menu. Children make shopping lists and go to the supermarket to buy the food. They learn about healthy food and have lots of opportunities to taste new foods. n The childminder works extremely well with parents. She shares information with them through an online app, termly newsletter and parent's evenings. She shares information with parents on what their child is learning and how they can continue their child's learning in the home and keep their child safe. Parents report that communication sharing is excellent.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding is a key strength of the setting. The childminder keeps children safe

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Safeguarding

14 July 2023 and promotes their welfare. There are clear processes in place to keep all children safe, inside and outside the setting. The childminder has excellent knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues. She can clearly identify the signs and symptoms which may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. The childminder knows who to contact if she has concerns about a child's safety and welfare. She has excellent knowledge on safeguarding issues, such as grooming, county lines, female genital mutilation and extreme behaviours and views. The childminder has regular discussions with parents over internet safety and risks in the local community.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY463325 Local authority Barnsley Inspection number 10285903 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 10 Date of previous inspection 23 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2013. She works from her co-childminder's home in Bolton-upon-Dearne, Rotherham. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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 manager completed a learning walk with the inspector and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the childminder and her setting with the inspector. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

14 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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