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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

The positive and enthusiastic childminder greets children and families with a smile. The childminder and her assistants are kind and caring. Families feel welcomed into this inclusive setting. Children feel happy and safe. The childminder organises the environment so that resources are available for children to access independently. Children choose what they would like to play with. They are happy to help put the toys away when they are finished playing with them. Children become independent learners who are ready for the next stage in their learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans activities that encourage children to have a positive attitude to their learning. The childminder and her assistants praise children for their efforts. Children show high levels of concentration when cutting fruit with a knife. They keep on trying when it becomes difficult. Children are happy to share their achievements with the childminder and her assistants. Their behaviour is good.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistants encourage children to explore the world around them. Children use magnifying glasses as they look for spiders in the garden. They notice butterflies as they fly past. They point out to their friends that there are 'two butterflies' in the garden. The childminder plans walks for children to explore the environment. For instance, they go to the post office to post a letter. Children buy fruit from the local shop to eat at snack time. They visit the florist to look at the flowers. This helps children to learn about the local area.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides opportunities for children to explore different tastes and textures. She encourages babies to try different fruits at snack time. Babies use their fingers and mouths to explore the different flavours and textures. n The childminder offers children opportunities to make choices. Children can choose which coloured cup they would like. The childminder encourages children to pour their own drinks. Children choose which fruit they would like to try at snack time. Older children talk about their likes and dislikes. n The childminder and her assistant model language well. They introduce new words during activities. For example, they say the word 'squishy' and 'sparkly' to describe the fruit. Generally, the childminder and her assistants ask questions to develop children's language skills. However, sometimes, they ask too many questions that only require a 'yes' or 'no' answer. This does not help children to

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use this new language effectively. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to hear a range of stories and songs. Children listen to stories in small groups. They choose books to look at independently. Children snuggle up to their key person and listen to a story. Children develop a love of stories, songs and rhymes.

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25 September 2023 n The childminder plans the environment for children to develop their physical skills. Children run and jump in the outdoor space. They climb the ladder on the slide and use a see-saw. Children strengthen the muscles in their fingers. They squeeze and squash play dough and use tools to prod and poke it. Children are very confident movers. n The childminder and her assistants introduce mathematical language into children's play effectively. They count the stepping stones and how many cups children have. The childminder and her assistants talk about the sizes and shapes of resources. Children begin to use this language in their play. n The childminder and her assistants know children very well. They collect information from parents before children start. The childminder identifies gaps in children's learning and development. She works closely with outside agencies to provide the support that children need. Children with special educational needs

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and/or disabilities (SEND) are very well supported. All children make good progress. n Parents are happy and comfortable with the childminder and her assistants. They comment that the childminder is supportive and flexible with the care she offers. Parents report their children love spending time with the childminder and her assistants. Children settle quickly. They talk at home about the childminder and their friends. Parents comment that the childminder goes above and beyond to support the families. They share that their children make good progress and come on in 'leaps and bounds'. n The childminder seeks out opportunities to develop her knowledge and understanding. She has worked closely with the local authority's early years adviser since her last inspection. The childminder has sought training to further improve her knowledge and understanding of the early years.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants have a good understanding of how to keep children safe. They recognise the signs and symptoms when a child may be at risk of harm. There are clear reporting procedures in place for any concerns regarding children or adults in the setting. The childminder supports children to learn how to be safe. Children learn to cut grapes so that they are safe to eat. The assistants explain that knives are sharp and teach children how to use them safely. The childminder has risk assessments in place for the home and for outings. She identifies any risks quickly and acts on them to ensure that children are safe. The childminder and her assistants have attended training in first aid and food hygiene.

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should:

25 September 2023 n ensure that all the assistants consistently use questioning techniques that support children to increase their communication and language skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2584252 Local authority Barnsley Inspection number 10262012 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 18 Number of children on roll 36 Date of previous inspection 10 October 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Penistone, Barnsley. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder also offers before- and after-school care. She works with two assistants. Of these, one holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides early years funded education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises, and they discussed how she ensures that the premises are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years setting, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector talked to the childminder and her assistants at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation during a group activity. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of

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their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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