Childminder EY227571

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children enjoy their time at the childminder's home. The childminder understands how the environment is important to children's development, and provides a variety of enjoyable learning experiences. She prepares children well for school, encouraging key skills to promote their independence. The childminder helps children to recognise their own needs and understand their emotions. This helps them to build confidence and self-esteem, and become increasingly more independent.

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The provision is good

The childminder encourages children to actively follow their interests and be curious learners. They are highly motivated to learn and persevere well with self- chosen challenges. Children show great levels of concentration and determination when they encounter difficulties. They like to problem-solve and set themselves challenges. For example, children enjoy making domino runs from wooden blocks; when not all the blocks fall, they decide they need to move them closer together as the gaps are too wide. They enjoy counting during their play and are supported well by the childminder.

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The provision is good

Children are extremely caring and kind to one another, and understand how their behaviour has an impact on others. They cooperate exceptionally well on tasks, and the older children help the younger ones when they can see they may need help, showing great care and concern for one another.

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need to do better?

n Children are making good progress. Overall, the childminder uses her knowledge of children well to identify any gaps or particular areas of focus. However, assessments are not always carried out in a timely manner for children who are new to the setting, to assess where they are in their development across all areas. n The childminder encourages children's language development and their appreciation of books. They learn about different letter sounds as they play I- spy. Children enjoy learning more about their bodies, as they look at a book about how the body works, and the important role their senses play. Paper and pens are strategically placed around the setting, to encourage children to write for a variety of purposes in their play. For example, they write down takeaway orders in their role play. Children are animated as they retell events and use descriptive language well. For instance, they explain, 'We spin round like this

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and with scarves and we put them on our heads and try to blow them off like this,' when describing a recent dance lesson. n Children develop their physical skills and coordination. For example, they attempt to use chopsticks to pick up different items, and use scissors and glue

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30 January 2020 sticks to make Chinese dragons and lanterns for Chinese New Year. They talk about how they have made them using 'long strips for the lantern' and a 'shorter strip for the handle'. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour and they have a strong understanding of right and wrong. The children know what is expected of them and follow the familiar routines well. They are engrossed in their play in the busy but calm learning environment. They are confident and inquisitive learners. Children talk with excitement about what they are doing, their achievements and what they are looking forward to. For instance, they explain, 'I'm going to school in September and I'm excited to make friends.' n Good partnerships exist with parents, who are full of praise for the childminder. She provides parents with useful pointers on how they can encourage their child's learning at home. She helps parents to prepare their children for the

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transition to school. For example, the childminder suggests to parents how to encourage children's self-care skills and independence. She also suggests how to encourage social skills, such as sharing and taking turns, and help develop their interest in the world around them. This helps to develop a consistent approach and to prepare children to be ready for the next steps in their learning journey. n The childminder works well with other settings that children attend, sharing information well to benefit children's learning and development. They communicate regularly, sharing their planning and the children's development files as part of a shared approach to children's learning. Daily diaries also help with the two-way flow of information and are shared with parents. n The childminder attends regular training to improve her skills and knowledge. However, she does not always take time afterwards to reflect on what she has

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder takes positive steps to safeguard the children in her care. Risk assessments are carefully considered and any potential risks to children are minimised effectively. The childminder knows what to do should she have concerns about a child in her care, and whom to report these concerns to in order to protect children. She understands the importance of acting swiftly to protect children. Procedures are in place in the event of an allegation being made against her or a member of her household. The childminder has attended recent training around safeguarding. However, she does not always plan time afterwards to reflect on what she has learned, to fully improve her knowledge and practice.

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should:

30 January 2020 n make timely use of assessment, particularly for new starters, to really focus teaching from the start and achieve the very best outcomes for children n take time after training to reflect on learning and how it is relevant to practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY227571 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 10117335 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 2 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 24 July 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Wales, Sheffield. She operates her service all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector carried out a learning walk, which consisted of the childminder showing the inspector around her home and explaining how the curriculum is delivered. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and examined the impact this has on children's progress. n The inspector spoke to children and some parents during the inspection and also took account of their written feedback. n The inspector looked at a sample of documents, including the childminder's policies file and planning, and children's learning records.

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Inspection activities

30 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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Inspection activities

30 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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