Hayden, Gabriella

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

Children are content and happy in the childminder's care. They are self-assured and show high levels of confidence during play. Children are curious and constantly busy. They enjoy exploring toys and finding out how things work. Children have a positive attitude to their learning and are well behaved. The childminder actively promotes cooperation between the children and encourages them to play with one another. Parents are not currently entering the premises, due to procedures for the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the childminder continues to share important information with them to ensure a consistent approach to children's care and learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder listens and responds well to children. She notices what they are interested in and uses this to motivate their learning. For example, children find a tape measure and she demonstrates how to use it. Children copy and practise using their new skill in their play. The childminder organises the curriculum and environment effectively. As babies become more mobile, she organises the environment, so that they can hold sturdy furniture as they pull themselves to standing. The childminder then provides lots of space and encouragement, so that babies can practise their walking with confidence.

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need to do better?

n Parents are positive about the setting. They comment on the wide range of activities children take part in. They know what their children's next steps are. The childminder suggests activities they could do to help their children at home. Parents say that they feel the childminder knows their children well. n The childminder has completed a number of training courses since registration. She plans for her professional development, to continuously improve her teaching skills and to keep her knowledge in date. n The childminder uses the process of self-evaluation effectively to improve the care and the opportunities that she provides. She seeks the views and the comments of parents to help her to identify areas for improvement. She seeks support from local authority advisors. She has adapted the activities she provides to incorporate a range of natural resources. Partnerships with other professionals are in place.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses her knowledge of how children learn when she makes assessments of their learning. She is able to identify any possible gaps in their learning and takes action to close these. The childminder knows who to contact for professional support if she has concerns about a child's progress, to make sure that all children achieve their potential. n Care practices are good and have a positive impact on children's well-being. The childminder offers reassurance to children and encouraged them to interact with

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9 December 2021 the inspector during the inspection. Children quickly build their confidence and show that they are settled and feel secure. The childminder talks and sings with children as she changes their nappy. Children giggle with delight as they interact with one another. Children's emotional needs are well supported. n The childminder provides a language rich environment. She reads stories to children and talks about what they are doing as they play. Consequently, children are exposed to new words, which helps to widen their vocabulary. n The childminder provides daily opportunities for children to practise their developing physical skills. She takes children on trips to local parks and green spaces. Children run, walk, climb and explore in different environments. They take part in outside football games, learning how to move their bodies in different ways. n The childminder encourages children to be independent. For example, children

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need to do better?

put their shoes on before going into the garden. However, some opportunities are missed for children to develop a sense of responsibility for their learning environment. For instance, the childminder, occasionally, tidies up for children rather than encouraging them to help with this task.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is able to recognise indicators of possible abuse and neglect. She knows the children well and understands how to recognise any concerns, such as changes to their behaviour and appearance. The childminder understands the importance of taking prompt action to help to protect children from harm. She supervises the children well and ensures that they are cared for in a secure environment. She implements effective risk assessments, which help her to identify and remove possible hazards, to keep children safe. The childminder has a range of policies and procedures in place to support the management of the provision.

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should:

n provide even more opportunities for children to develop a sense of responsibility and take care of their learning environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY559640 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 10190805 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 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Wickersley, Rotherham. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5pm, Tuesday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector and the childminder discussed and evaluated a learning activity together. n The inspector read written feedback from parents to gather their views. n The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability of household members.

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Inspection activities

9 December 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

9 December 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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