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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children enjoy coming to the childminder's setting. They are happy and have a sense of belonging. Children start the day together exploring familiar equipment and puzzles. The childminder listens to children, speaks clearly and is affectionate. This helps children to feel safe as they learn social skills, such as sharing and taking turns. Children feel valued and settle easily. The childminder encourages children to use language and vocabulary as they explain the choices they make.

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The provision is good

Children communicate confidently. They describe how they have mixed the colours to make purple. The childminder gives children time to explain and asks them questions to see if they can remember what they have learned. Children are enthusiastic and active learners. They are pleased and proud of their achievements.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows children well. She recognises their interests and individual learning styles. The childminder introduces key books so that children can learn through humour and repetition. Children are exuberant and playful as they count the bananas and dance like a banana. The childminder focuses her curriculum on developing children's independence and being ready for school. Children enjoy planned activities, self-chosen play and time outside each day.

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need to do better?

n Children are humorous and confident. They sit together at the table to share healthy snacks. Children are excited and eager to help. They work together to bring cups, drinks and food to the table. Children pour their drinks, wash strawberries and chop bananas. Children talk about the fruit they have chosen and laugh together. n The childminder models good manners and reminds children to say 'please' and 'thank you'. Children copy her good manners and say, 'Your turn next.' The childminder encourages children to listen and to help tidy up. Children have good ideas and are eager to join in and organise each other. However, the childminder does not always give children clear instructions to follow. For example, she does not explain clearly about children sitting on their chairs at the table so that they can be independent. As a result, children do not comply with her request. n Children learn to take turns at pouring and using the tap on the water wall. The

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need to do better?

childminder makes sure that all children are included and have the opportunity to use the taps. The childminder extends children's language as they explore concepts such as 'bigger' and 'smaller'. Children are enthralled as they focus on the flowing water. However, on occasion, the childminder offers another activity while children are still engaged in their play and exploration. As a result, children's learning is interrupted.

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need to do better?

7 April 2025 n The childminder networks with other practitioners. She takes children on daily visits to local parks and play centres so that they have opportunities to socialise and play together. Children enjoy daily walks to school and to local woodland, where they collect and count sticks and leaves. n The childminder monitors children's progress and identifies their next steps in learning. She helps children to recognise and understand their emotions and feelings. The childminder introduces books and resources about feelings. She is sensitive and teaches children that their behaviour can change how their friends feel. The childminder helps children to build friendships and resolve minor disputes. n The childminder supports equality, diversity and inclusion. She offers resources, books and activities that promote different backgrounds, religions and families. The childminder plans activities for children to explore religious, seasonal and

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need to do better?

cultural festivals. n The childminder is well organised and enthusiastic. She works closely with other professionals to support children and families. The childminder participates in training to support her already strong knowledge of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder shares information with parents in daily conversations, in a diary and on an online app. Parents say that the childminder is 'brilliant'. They comment that their children are happy and make excellent progress, especially in their language and communication. Parents report that the childminder shares lots of information with them and that she helps their children to develop close friendships.

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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 give children clear instructions and explanations so that they know what is expected of them n provide children with more time to engage in exploratory play before they move on to the next activity, such as by reviewing the pace of activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2683075 Local authority Barnsley Inspection number 10392461 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 16 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023 and lives in the Great Houghton area of Barnsley. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides government funded places for childcare and receives specific funding for disadvantaged children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas used for childminding and explained how her setting is organised. n The childminder and the inspector held a number of discussions during the inspection. n The childminder showed the inspector relevant documentation. n The inspector observed the interactions between the children and the childminder. n The inspector observed the children's play and planned activities, indoors and outdoors. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

7 April 2025 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

7 April 2025 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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