Childminder in Barnsley

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has made improvements since the last inspection. She now holds a current first-aid certificate to help maintain children's well-being. The childminder plans to continue to develop her knowledge through further training. n The childminder has considered the skills and knowledge she plans for children to develop over time. She is aware of the importance of working in partnership with parents. This enables her to meet children's individual needs and to ensure they feel secure in her care. n The childminder monitors children's progress from their unique starting points. She understands how to plan interesting future learning experiences to build on their prior learning. n Suitable toys and resources are stored within the childminder's home to provide children with easy access. She discusses how she introduces children to popular stories to promote their communication skills. The childminder uses lift the flap

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books and books with no pictures to encourage children's interaction and listening skills. n The childminder explains how she introduces children to numbers and counting through matching games and using puppets when singing number rhymes. n The premises are securely maintained and areas children freely access are hazard free. The childminder talks about keeping children safe through her constant supervision. n Good health and hygiene routines are encouraged by the childminder. She confirms how she is planning to support children's awareness of oral health through a wider range of activities and discussions. n The childminder can discuss a range of indicators of abuse, enabling her to identify concerns about a child. She understands how to make a referral to other agencies if she suspects child abuse. This helps to safeguard children in her care.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550477 Local authority Barnsley Inspection number 10332381 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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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 20 November 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Shafton, Barnsley. She operates all year round, from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays, Christmas and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum.

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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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