Childminder in Rotherham

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

The childminder creates a warm and welcoming environment that has a homely atmosphere. Children are happy and feel safe in the childminder's care. They settle quickly and enjoy their time at the setting. Children form secure attachments with the kind and caring childminder. They seek her out to join in with their play and enjoy cuddling up to her as they listen to various stories.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children. She plans activities based around what children are interested in, while making sure that their learning is paramount. Children engage in self-chosen play and move around the childminder's home freely. They are confident and show positive attitudes towards their play and learning. For instance, children search for different letters in water as they develop an awareness of letter formation and the initial sounds of words.

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The provision is good

The childminder is a good role model and teaches children right from wrong. She is positive and offers children plenty of praise and encouragement during activities. She supports children to be kind to each other and reinforces positive behaviour.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children's individual personalities well. She observes children as they play and assesses what they understand, know and can do. The childminder uses this information to plan stimulating activities to help children to learn and develop. Children enjoy listening to stories. They are familiar with traditional tales, such as 'The Three Little Pigs'. Children are able to anticipate what happens next in the story and join in with key phrases. n The childminder plays alongside children and extends their communication and language skills. As children play with a toy farmyard, the childminder adds a narrative and asks questions. However, at times, the childminder does not give children enough time to think about and respond to what she has asked. n The childminder follows children's lead and adapts activities in line with what they are interested in. For example, she adds coloured containers to a water

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activity. This allows toddlers to explore filling and emptying, and older children to sort items by their correct colours. n Children learn about the world around them and what makes them unique through the well-planned experiences the childminder provides. Children attend a playgroup twice a week and enjoy going for nature walks and to the park. They learn about the seasons as they collect autumn objects and jump in puddles. n Children are well behaved and polite. They are kind and considerate as they share resources with each other. For example, children play cooperatively with musical instruments. They take turns to play a xylophone, tambourine and

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8 November 2019 guitar. They enjoy singing a repertoire of songs with the enthusiastic childminder. n Children's independence is promoted well. They choose where to play and enjoy helping the childminder to prepare snack. They cut up their own banana and help to tidy up once they have finished. n Children have plenty of opportunities to be active and have access to a spacious outdoor area where they develop their physical skills. Children run around on the grass and chase each other. n The childminder is experienced. She keeps her knowledge and skills up to date through attending regular training and sharing good practice with other professionals. She is ambitious and regularly reflects on her setting, seeking the views of parents to make improvements. For example, the childminder has developed her outdoor area to support children's learning and development further. n Partnerships with parents are good. There is a clear exchange of information

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between home and the setting. The childminder keeps parents informed about what their children are doing and learning. She shares activity ideas for parents to try at home to support their children's interests. Parents speak highly about the childminder and her setting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder implements successful strategies to keep children safe. She regularly risk assesses her environment and minimises any potential hazards. She teaches children about being safe in her home and on outings. The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She is aware of what signs and symptoms might indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder knows the correct procedures to follow and who to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare.

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should:

n provide children the time they need to respond to questions and prompts to support their developing thinking skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550211 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 10126918 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 1 to 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the North Anston area of Sheffield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 6 and early years professional status.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and looked at a sample of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to and interacted with children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

8 November 2019 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

8 November 2019 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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