Childminder in Barnsley

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Inadequate Behaviour and attitudes Inadequate Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires improvement

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not demonstrate an acceptable knowledge and understanding of how to safeguard children. Practices, such as those in place to document injuries to children, are not rigorous. This impacts on the safety and well-being of children. The childminder does not have effective risk assessments in place. Appropriate action to ensure that cleaning materials are not accessible to children and that the stairs are free from tripping hazards have not been taken. This means that children's welfare and safety are compromised.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not implement an effective curriculum to support children's development across all areas of learning. In addition, she does not identify when children need additional support in their learning. The childminder does not use observation and assessment to help to identify what children need to learn next. This means that children do not make as much progress as possible. The childminder does not know the children in her care well, to ensure that learning is tailored to meet their individual needs. Despite this, children appear settled in the childminder's care. Older children make friends and play well together. However, younger children are less engaged and are not supported to develop the key skills they need for their future learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not demonstrate an acceptable knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements. She has also failed to notify Ofsted of significant events, which is a requirement of her registration. n The childminder's knowledge of safeguarding is weak. She is unaware of possible signs and symptoms that could indicate a child is at risk of harm. In addition, the childminder has no knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty guidance, in order to keep children safe and well. n The childminder's procedure for recording injuries to children, including injuries that they arrive with, are not effective. This further compromises children's safety. n The childminder's risk assessments are ineffective. She does not take appropriate action to reduce children's exposure to hazards, such as cleaning materials and tripping hazards on the stairs. In addition, she does not take adequate precautions to protect children from the sun when they play outdoors.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not have a good enough understanding of where children are in their learning. She is also unclear about some children's ages and home language. She does not have a clear idea of what she wants children to learn and does not provide a range of interesting and stimulating activities, to promote their good progress.

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need to do better?

6 August 2024 n The childminder does not work effectively with other professionals to ensure that children's learning needs are understood and met. For example, when progress checks are completed by another setting, she does not consider this information to ensure she understands children's next steps, or where they may need additional support. n Some children bring their own packed lunches and know why they should wash their hands before eating. However, the food that the childminder provides is highly processed, therefore is not healthy or nutritious. This does not support children's good health and physical development. n The childminder does not have a positive attitude to continuous professional development. Some actions and recommendations from the last inspection have not been addressed. As a result, the provision for children has not improved. In addition, the childminder does not demonstrate as being willing to improve her

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need to do better?

knowledge and understanding of how to promote the best possible outcomes for the children in her care. n Despite the weaknesses, children are well behaved. All children are skilled at entertaining themselves. They like to play with an electronic game and the childminder teaches them that they need to take turns with that. This helps the older children to be patient and to share. n The childminder is flexible to parent's work needs. She keeps parents informed of their child's day through regular discussions when children are collected.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

There is not an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Due date

increase knowledge of safeguarding children issues, including understanding of the 'Prevent' duty guidance 02/09/2024

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Due date

improve the procedure for clearly recording injuries to children, including injuries that they arrive with 07/08/2024

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Due date

remove, minimise and manage risks and hazards to children to ensure their safety 07/08/2024

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Due date

6 August 2024 develop a strong understanding of children's progress and their needs, to plan an effective curriculum across all areas of learning and for all children, with a strong focus on the prime areas of development 02/09/2024

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Due date

work in partnership with other professionals to ensure that children who need additional support receive that, to help them make the best possible progress in their development 02/09/2024

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Due date

ensure that food provided is healthy, balanced and nutritious to support children's physical health 07/08/2024

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Due date

identify a targeted plan for professional development, to increase knowledge and skills and raise the quality of the provision for children. 02/09/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489536 Local authority Barnsley Inspection number 10361085 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 1 August 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Wombwell, Barnsley. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their 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 Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector took account of parents' views as part of the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

6 August 2024 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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Inspection activities

6 August 2024 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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