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, her co-childminder and her assistant create a welcoming, safe and homely environment for children. They provide a curriculum which focuses on children's individual learning needs. The childminder finds out about children's care routines at home and follows these closely. This helps to support children's health and emotional well-being. The childminder has worked closely with parents to help children settle into her care after being at home during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.

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The provision is good

Children move freely around the rooms and outdoor areas, happily making decisions about what they want to do and play with. Children are friendly and behave well. They show confidence around visitors and are happy to show them their favourite toys. Children demonstrate determination and resilience. When faced with challenging activities, they persevere and repeatedly try until they eventually succeed. For example, children learn to hop on one leg. Initially, they find this task too difficult. However, after several attempts and plenty of reassuring encouragement, they achieve their goal. Children acquire a positive attitude to their learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder uses a good range of questions to encourage and extend children's vocabulary and conversational skills. She incorporates songs and storytelling into all activities. Children happily retell parts of the story they know. For example, children confidently recall phrases from the story of 'Dear Zoo' by looking at pictures and remembering the familiar text.

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need to do better?

n The childminder responds to children's emerging interests well. For example, children show an interest in watching the birds in the garden. The childminder talks to children about what the birds are eating and other animals that they might see. The childminder supports children's understanding of the world further. For example, she takes children to visit local parks and nature areas to observe and talk about changing seasons. Children collect blackberries and learn about how things grow. n The childminder updates her knowledge to help improve her practice. She regularly researches early years development and training, and follows new guidance. The childminder uses her professional development well to introduce new ideas and improve children's overall progress. For example, she has attended training to support children's language development. However, she has not focused on providing ongoing support and professional development to her

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assistant. The childminder does not monitor and supervise her assistant's practice closely enough to offer targeted support and raise her good practice to

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21 September 2021 a higher level. n The childminder works well with parents. She keeps them up to date about their children's progress. The childminder provides good ways for parents to support their children's learning at home, for example by suggesting activities. Parents comment that the childminder is 'kind, caring and dedicated to the children'. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and identifies ways she can further improve. She works closely with her co-childminder and her assistant to make sure that every child's needs are consistently considered and planned for. n The childminder encourages children to develop their mathematical understanding at every opportunity. Children learn to count, recognise numbers and explore colours. They concentrate well as they make towers with building bricks. The childminder extends their learning by encouraging them to count the bricks. Children enjoy using a tape measure in their play. They understand that

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the number on the tape measure tells them how long something is. n Children gain a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. The childminder encourages them to follow good hygiene routines, such as regularly washing their hands. She teaches children to make healthy food choices. The childminder offers children a range of fresh fruit, such as blueberries and bananas. n The childminder engages with outside agencies, such as health visitors and speech therapists. She follows advice they give. This helps the childminder to guide children's progress and support them to be ready for the next stage in their learning. n The childminder is an excellent role model. She has a gentle approach, and communicates respectfully with children. Children respond positively. They listen carefully and are very helpful. For example, children quickly tidy up when they are asked to. The childminder supports children to share and use good manners.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her safeguarding duties and follows local safeguarding procedures. She knows the signs of abuse and neglect. The childminder and her co-childminder have comprehensive policies in place, with information readily accessible should they have a concern about the welfare of a child. The childminder keeps up to date by attending regular training. She reads newsletters from local safeguarding partners to keep alert to local concerns. The childminder ensures that her home is safe and secure. She also supports children to learn how to keep themselves safe through her everyday routines.

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should:

n focus more precisely on the ongoing support and professional development of

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21 September 2021 the assistant, to help raise their good practice to a higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2505405 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 10191698 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and works with another registered childminder and an assistant in Woodsetts, North Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Tuesday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in the evaluation of the setting. n The inspector discussed with the childminder and her co-childminder how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector viewed all areas of the premises used for childminding and made observations throughout the inspection of children's experiences in the setting. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of all persons living and working in the household. n Parents provided the inspector with written feedback, which the inspector took into account.

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Inspection activities

21 September 2021 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

21 September 2021 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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