Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection date 18 January 2019 Previous inspection date 10 July 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good understanding of how to recognise and respond to concerns about children's welfare. She has used support from the local authority to review her procedures and update her knowledge of wider safeguarding issues. The childminder has identified the training she needs to further improve her practice. n The childminder understands how to observe children's play to find out what they can do. She explains how she would assess children's development to enable her to review their progress over time and identify what they need to learn next. n The childminder knows how to create a stimulating learning environment that would challenge children's learning. She describes how she would use a variety of different resources and activities to support children's overall development. n The childminder understands the importance of building strong relationships with children to develop their confidence and independence. She describes how she would

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praise children to boost their self-esteem. The childminder explains how she would develop children's social skills, encourage them to take turns and learn to accept how they are all different. n The childminder understands how to promote healthy lifestyles for children and explains the healthy meal options she would provide. She intends to use her garden and daily walks to provide fresh air and help children learn about the world around them. n The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of working in partnership with parents and other settings that children attend. She has close links to the local nurseries and schools and she would use these to support children as they move on to their next stage in learning. The childminder explains how she would share information about children's progress with parents and discuss children's care routines.

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There were no children 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 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. Inspection activities n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she would evaluate her practice and

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the training she would like to do to improve her knowledge. n The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and the systems she has in place to keep children safe. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adults living on the premises.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 302905 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 10071854 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 8 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 10 July 2015

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The childminder registered in 1993. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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