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 Good

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The provision is good

The gentle-natured approach of this kind and caring childminder supports children to settle quickly when they join her setting. Children show that they are comfortable in the care of the childminder. They learn to be confident to make their needs known. For example, children approach the childminder and ask for cuddles, which she readily gives. The childminder is responsive to children's needs, ensuring that they feel happy and safe. This supports children's emotional well-being.

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The provision is good

The childminder uses good manners when speaking to children, to help them to learn how to be polite. She supports children to learn how to share and take turns with the toys. The childminder explains how she aims to support children to tell others if they do not like something. This helps children to learn how to build relationships with others and make friends.

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The provision is good

The childminder introduces new words that she wants children to learn. Children hear familiar stories and receive regular opportunities for singing and dancing to nursery and action rhymes. They show that they build their language skills, such as toddlers begin to put words together to say simple sentences and make requests. The childminder supports children well in developing their communication skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has ambitious goals for the skills that she would like children to achieve before they leave her setting. For example, she wants children to be able to express their feelings and be confident. The childminder aims for children to learn life skills, such as paying for items in a shop. She considers children's stage of development and any further support they may need. The childminder plans appropriate next steps in children's learning that meets their development needs. n Children show positive attitudes towards their learning and play. They concentrate well and receive praise from the childminder for their efforts. However, on occasion, the childminder focuses too much on the end product of a creative arts activity. This does not fully support children's creativity and freedom to fully practise the skills and knowledge that they need to learn next. n The childminder shares photos of children's experiences with parents and carers.

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need to do better?

She discusses with them what their children learn in her setting. Parents say that this helps them to replicate activities and learning experiences at home. They comment on the progress that their children make in the care of the childminder. For instance, parents report that children learn to be able to wash their hands and put on their own shoes with growing independence. n Children learn the routines of the setting. For example, they learn to help at tidy- up time. However, at times, the childminder is not consistent in how she

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need to do better?

23 October 2024 supports children to learn the rules and boundaries of her setting. On occasion, the childminder does not fully explain to children her expectations for their behaviour. This means that sometimes, children say no to the childminder's requests and do not follow her instructions. This does not fully support children to develop their understanding of what is expected of them. n The childminder works closely with an early years quality improvement officer from the local authority. This ensures that her practice remains current and up to date. The childminder has plans to enhance the opportunities for children's learning outdoors. She aims to develop her own skills in supporting children's creative and artistic play and learning. This supports children to continue to receive positive learning experiences. n The childminder previously notified Ofsted about a breach to the early years foundation stage requirement for organising her premises for safeguarding. This

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need to do better?

means that the childminder has met their legal responsibility to notify Ofsted. The inspector discussed this with the childminder during the inspection. The childminder has taken appropriate action to ensure the security of the premises. There is no further impact on children's safety and well-being.

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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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should:

n plan and organise focused activities in a way that allows children more time to explore and practise the skills that they need to learn next n develop and consistently apply strategies to further support children to understand the expectations for their behaviour.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469377 Local authority Barnsley Inspection number 10365422 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 11 Date of previous inspection 7 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Barnsley. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Wednesday and occasional weekends, except for family holidays. The childminder also offers overnight care. She holds qualified teacher status. The childminder offers government-funded childcare for children aged between nine months and four years.

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Inspection activities

n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received from the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she organises the early years setting, including her aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about her safeguarding knowledge and responsibilities. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a creative activity with the childminder. n Parents and carers shared their views on the childminder's setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documents on

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Inspection activities

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

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