Childminder in Rotherham

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder has extremely high expectations for all children's learning. She provides a rich and varied indoor and outdoor environment which stimulates and excites children. The resources she provides encourage children to explore and be curious about their surroundings. High-quality teaching is embedded throughout the daily routines and activities. Children are encouraged to make choices about their play and the childminder joins in, challenging their thinking. The childminder's comprehensive knowledge and flexible curriculum mean that children make outstanding progress.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder places a sharp focus on developing children's independence. Even young children have opportunities to peel and cut their own fruit at snack time and dress ready for outdoor play. Children are very happy, settled and extremely confident, forming strong bonds with the childminder. She encourages children to take risks as they confidently move around the setting and develop their own ideas.

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The provision is outstanding

Children display exemplary behaviour and are very polite. They play together, sharing toys and resources exceptionally well. Children are kind to their friends and include them in their play. They know and understand the rules and the childminder is a very positive role model. Children make links with people in the local community. For example, they visit local residential homes where they come into contact with older generations and spend time singing with them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides frequent opportunities to support children's speech and language. They share stories and experiences and engage in singing activities. For example, children retrieve an object in the 'what's in the bag?' game, before sharing their knowledge and understanding with their friends. n Children develop an interest in early mathematics from a young age. The use of numbers and mathematical language in everyday conversation and play ensures children's continuous development. For example, children count the pieces of banana they cut. n The childminder implements a strategic settling-in process. She learns about children's likes and dislikes and their interests before they start. She creates individual story sacks to help children feel secure and reassured in her care. n The childminder completes rigorous assessments and observations which inform the next steps in children's learning. She quickly adapts activities to ensure they

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engage children, taking into account their individual learning needs. This means children progress quickly with a focused, individualised curriculum. n The childminder expertly supports children to develop their thinking skills. For

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28 January 2020 example, when discussing an oval shape, she produces an egg to enable children to make a connection in their thinking. n Partnerships with parents are exceptionally strong and highly effective. The childminder shares information through two-way diaries and an online system. This enables parents to extend children's learning at home and support their progress. Parents are extremely complimentary about the service provided. They make comments complimenting the information shared and the range of activities provided. n Children show exceptionally high levels of independence. They demonstrate can- do attitudes and only seek support when absolutely needed. Children are supported exceptionally well to persevere when completing difficult tasks. For example, when young children are trying to peel a satsuma. n Children's understanding of routines means that they stay safe in the setting. For example, they wait for the childminder to check the garden is safe before

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they go outside. n Children have an excellent understanding of keeping healthy and good hygiene practises, through a range of imaginative resources. For example, children are visited by a dental hygienist who supports their understanding of dental hygiene. They access an allotment where they can grow their own produce, and they make nutritious soup with home-made bread. n Children are prepared extremely well for school. The childminder has strong links with local schools and is very familiar with the skills children are expected to have achieved at this stage in their learning. The childminder shares this information with parents and they are able to support the children and their emotional well-being. n The childminder uses her wealth of knowledge and experience to continuously reflect on and evaluate her setting. She has a critical approach to improving her practice and the environment for the maximum impact on children. In addition,

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she disseminates good practice ideas to other childminders and is part of a local childminding group.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of child protection issues. She accesses regular training and has an exceptional understanding of the signs and symptoms which may indicate that children are at risk of harm. The childminder ensures that assistants understand the safeguarding procedures. She talks to older children about online safety to help them develop an excellent understanding of staying safe when using the internet.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY429896 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 10117519 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 11 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 23 Date of previous inspection 20 December 2013

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Maltby. She operates Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is in receipt of funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. She occasionally works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and looked at relevant documentation, including checking evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members. n The inspector viewed areas of the home that were used for childminding. n The inspector took account of the views of parents who provided written feedback. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

28 January 2020 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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28 January 2020 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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