Childminder, Out-of school day care in Barnsley

This provision meets requirements

Children arrive happy at the childminder's welcoming home after their day at school. They behave very well and show how they know the routine. For example, children take off their coat and shoes and go and wash their hands ready for snack. Children sit at the table with their friends and show good manners and kindness to each other. They independently count their pieces of fruit from one to six and continue with help from the childminder to count to ten. Children play a game of 'I spy' and look for items in the home that are pink.

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This provision meets requirements

Children show their good hand-eye coordination skills and patience as they thread shapes onto a lace. They confidently identify the items they pick up when asked by the childminder, such as a square and triangle. Children receive praise for their good knowledge.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder offers time for children to be physically active. For instance, children walk to and from school. They have opportunities to play football in the garden and to use the slide. Children also go to the nearby park and take walks to collect items, such as acorns, sticks, leaves and twigs. The childminder encourages children to use these items during creative play to make pictures of their choice. She provides play to help enhance children's personal, social, physical and mathematical learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder cares for children before and after school. She seeks information from parents about what their child already knows and can do to support their learning further. The childminder provides fun activities for children to take part in that follow their interests. She is considering ways to gain information from teachers about what children learn in school to support continuity of their development further. n The childminder supports children's behaviour and ability to get along with their friends. She talks about the golden rules in place in the home. The childminder and children talk about being gentle, kind and helpful to each other. They also speak about how their actions and unkind words may upset others and make them feel sad. The childminder supports children's emotional security well. n Children show their independent self-care skills. For example, they take turns to use a spoon to get the fruit of their choice from the container. Children get their

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own drink of water and carry this back to the table. They go to the toilet independently and know to wash their hands after this routine. n The childminder forms secure attachments with children. She offers settling-in sessions so that children get to know her and her family. The childminder also

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8 October 2024 takes children and some parents on the school run. This allows them to be aware of the route and routine the childminder will take and follow when dropping off and collecting children from school. n Children learn about differences between themselves and others. For example, they discuss different hair colours and styles. The childminder also supports children's understanding of festivals and events that they may or may not celebrate at home, for instance, Diwali, Chinese New Year and Christmas. The childminder helps to enhance children's understanding of the world. n Parents report that they are happy with the care provided by the childminder. They explain how she shares information well. For example, the childminder shares information from teachers at the school that relate to their child's well- being and health. Parents also report how the childminder notifies them when she has dropped their children off safely at school to reassure them while they

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work. n The childminder keeps children safe. She talks with them about the rules for walking to school. Children know to stop, look and listen before crossing the road. The childminder keeps her mandatory training up to date. She has recently completed special educational needs coordinator training to benefit children further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2683528 Local authority Barnsley Inspection number 10363620 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022 and lives in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. She operates term time only, Monday to Friday. Sessions are from 7.30am to 8.45am and from 3.15pm to 6.30pm. The childminder holds an appropriate level 3 qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. 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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