Childminder 303078

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

Children are very settled in the childminder's home. They explore with high levels of independence and confidently describe what they are doing. This demonstrates that children feel very safe and secure within the environment. The childminder has clear expectations for children's behaviour. She is a very good role model who encourages children to use good manners. Children respond positively and behave very well for their ages. They enjoy the childminder's company, cuddles and support. The childminder engages children well through her warm and loving interactions which help them to develop good levels of emotional well-being.

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The provision is good

Children's passion for learning is ignited by the childminder's enthusiasm and love of books. They choose books, turn pages and show an interest in the pictures and characters. The childminder encourages this type of activity with additional resources, such as figures in 'story sacks' to bring stories to life. This aids children's understanding and eventual love of reading. Children use their imaginations very well during role-play activities. For example, they comfort dolls and bottle feed them. Children fully engage with the activity and the childminder offers them support when needed. The childminder praises children as they attempt to master new skills, such as independently putting on their aprons and washing their own hands before and after snack time.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children well. She observes their achievements and regularly monitors their ongoing progress. The childminder uses her observations to plan targeted activities that narrow gaps in children's development and promote good progress across all areas of learning. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parental comments about the quality of care their children receive are very complimentary. They comment on the wide range of learning experiences that are provided for their children. The childminder keeps parents up to date about their children's development. n The childminder reflects on her practice and identifies areas to further develop. She ensures that mandatory training is completed. However, the childminder does not always make the most of additional training opportunities to strengthen her existing knowledge and teaching skills. n Children have lots of opportunities to learn new words and extend their

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vocabulary. They discover interesting words, such as 'iridescent', when they play with a vast selection of craft materials. Children enjoy singing nursery rhymes, which enhances their communication and language skills. n The childminder encourages children to develop independence skills and learn to take responsibility for completing small tasks for themselves. She ensures that children have a wide range of opportunities to be physically active and provides

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need to do better?

16 December 2019 them with healthy snacks. n Children play with a rich selection of good-quality resources. The childminder uses her knowledge of children to plan a varied and ambitious curriculum that encompasses their interests. Children's physical skills are developing well. They use one-handed tools, such as glue sticks and scissors, with ease as they take part in art and craft activities. n The childminder works well in partnership with schools. She provides teachers with a summary of children's progress when they move on to school. Children accompany the childminder when she takes older children to school. This helps them to become familiar with the school environment. n Children have many opportunities to develop their mathematical skills. The childminder has numbers displayed around her home that she encourages children to recognise. She introduces them to mathematical language as they play. For example, as children spoon coloured rice into a smaller bowl, the

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childminder points out when it is 'empty' and then 'full'. n The childminder offers children and their families settling-in sessions when they first start. This helps children and parents to get to know the childminder and her home. She gathers information from parents about what children already know and can do. This means that she is able to build on children's achievements and abilities from the outset.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder makes sure she keeps her safeguarding knowledge updated. She is aware of the possible signs of abuse and follows her own written safeguarding policy and procedure should there be any concerns about a child. The childminder conducts rigorous risk assessments for the indoor and outdoor areas and for outings off the premises. She ensures her home is safe and that hazardous items, such as toys with small pieces, are kept above toddler height. This, and close supervision of children throughout the day, ensures children are kept safe and well.

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should:

n make the most of professional development opportunities to continually strengthen existing knowledge and further enhance the quality of teaching.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 303078 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 10059557 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 0 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 11 March 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Anston, Sheffield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a learning walk and evaluated an activity with the childminder to understand how the early years provision is organised. n The inspector took account of parents' written comments and views. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation. This included information about the suitability of members of the household and her policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children during the inspection.

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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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