White, Catherine Jayne

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

Children are extremely happy and content in the childminder's care. They are eager to tell her what they have been doing. Children have a deep sense of belonging as they discuss their family photos. When children arrive, they place their individualised wooden person into a special house. Children demonstrate a secure understanding of how to behave and they are developing wonderful friendships. This helps children to feel safe and secure.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are absolutely enthralled in stories and love to learn new vocabulary. For example, as children learn about the life cycle of a caterpillar, they delight in comparing their caterpillars to 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' story. They excitedly describe the cocoon and what is happening inside. They discuss the food the caterpillar in the story is eating and decide which food items are healthy. Children develop a real love of books and stories from a young age.

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The provision is outstanding

Children's curiosity and sense of wonder are promoted through careful consideration of the type of resources, equipment and learning areas created, indoors and outdoors. For example, children create their own takeaway in the garden room. They answer the phone, write down orders, confirm where the childminder wants them delivering and give her a time for delivery. Children learn to use their imagination in play.

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need to do better?

n The curriculum is expertly constructed to spark children's interests. The childminder ensures that she understands the unique needs of each child and identifies their individual learning styles. For example, as children create their own story sequence, they explain the beginning, middle and end of their story, which they have drawn in pictures. The childminder expertly gathers information from children about their story. She encourages them to recall their story to develop their language skills. Children learn excellent language and literacy skills as a result. n The inviting and stimulating learning environment supports children to become fully engaged in meaningful play. For example, children use wooden bricks to build a hotel. They gather a selection of blankets to place inside to make themselves comfortable. They say, 'It looks really comfortable now.' They snuggle in as they talk to the childminder about their hotel and their experiences

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of staying in a hotel. Children skilfully create and construct using their excellent understanding of the world around them. n The childminder uses every opportunity to introduce mathematics into children's play. For example, children count the bricks as they build their hotel. They carefully count how many edges the bricks have and consider what shape they

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11 May 2022 are. They identify a triangle, rectangle and square shape. Children confidently use mathematics in their play. n Children learn excellent hygiene routines. The childminder encourages independence in their personal care routines. For example, children use a water spray to represent the germs from a cough or a sneeze to demonstrate how easily germs spread. They wash their hands before and after handling food. Children have a wonderful approach to their oral health and healthy eating. They know foods that are good for them. As a result, children develop an impressive understanding of how to keep themselves healthy. n The childminder has an outstanding knowledge of how children learn and develop. Even so, she continues to seek out ways to extend her skills and knowledge even further to enhance children's learning and development. Following recent training, for example, the childminder now provides an even

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more calming and nurturing environment in which to learn. She offers considerable emotional warmth, giving children the security the need to explore and learn. As a result, children are confident to have a go at anything. They persevere, knowing they will be supported and encouraged. n Partnership with parents and other childcare providers is exemplary. Parents comment on the wonderful support the childminder offers them, especially around home learning opportunities. Parents receive regular updates regarding their children's learning and development. Teachers at the local school praise the childminder's excellent suggestions to support transitions. As a result, they have implemented changes to their practice. The childminder works closely with other childcare providers to ensure children receive the best possible care.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder's safeguarding knowledge is exemplary. She has an extensive understanding of all safeguarding issues, including the 'Prevent' Duty. She is very clear about the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child may be at risk of harm. She knows who to contact if she has a child protection concern about a child or adult. Children learn to keep themselves safe. They explain what they need to do when walking to school. For example, they hold hands, stop at the road to look and listen for any traffic and cross with the childminder safely.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY345169 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 10233076 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 13 Date of previous inspection 12 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Bramley, Rotherham. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first 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 provider. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector made observations throughout the inspection of children's experiences in the setting. n Observations were carried out by the inspector and discussed with the childminder. n Children spoke to the inspector about their experiences in the setting. n The inspector read letters from parents, carers and older children attending the provision. n A meeting was held with the childminder. This included a review of relevant documentation.

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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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