Carr, Ruth

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 happy and calm as they enjoy spending time with the self-assured and attentive childminder. Her astute observations and knowledge of children help her plan a curriculum that supports children's learning and promotes their self-care and independence skills. The childminder spends equal time with all children, ensuring that their welfare and well-being are always put first.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate a strong motivation and desire to learn. They explore their environment and ask questions to help them understand their world. Children talk about how plants grow and the need to care for them, making connections through their own experiences. They confidently ask for resources as they make choices about their play. For example, during outdoor play, children lead their own imaginative play as they make tea for the dolls. The childminder expertly joins in with the children's play, skilfully supporting their ideas and thoughts, as they excitedly chat and enjoy conversations with her.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children. They respond well and listen carefully to instructions, for example when they explore with various herbs investigating smells and textures. Children are prepared and ready for the next stage in their learning, for example, when they go to school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works tirelessly to help children understand how to share and take turns. Children learn to manage their emotions, share toys and play cooperatively with one another. The childminder patiently empowers children to do things for themselves. Children show considerate behaviour and develop a very strong sense of responsibility. For example, they thoughtfully help to tidy away resources after activities. n The childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn and develop. They are at the centre of her practice. She often allows children to take the lead in their own learning, based on what interests them. As a result, children are eager to engage in activities and show high levels of concentration. The childminder knows the children well. She makes good use of observations and assessments to accurately plan their next steps in learning. However, at times, the childminder does not provide sufficient challenge for children to extend their

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learning even further. n The daily routines are well organised and promote children's physical health and well-being effectively. For example, children learn to wash their hands after toileting and have daily opportunities for outdoor physical play. The childminder works in partnership with parents to ensure that meals and snacks provided for children are healthy and nutritious.

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27 June 2022 n Children are positive about their learning and concentrate well when activities interest them. For instance, children explore how they can use various tools and cutters to shape play dough. They show imagination as they make play dough 'cakes'. They have fun practising physical skills as they cut herbs to add to the dough and carefully put in candles to make a birthday cake. n Children learn about the wider world on their frequent outings. The childminder networks well with other childminders, which gives children good opportunities to socialise with others. Additionally, they plan activities together to help children gain an understanding of the world and community. n The childminder has established excellent partnerships with parents. From the very start, she ensures that parents are involved in every aspect of their children's care and education. She works with them through settling-in sessions

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and regularly shares information about children's progress verbally and through various electronic means. This enables parents to extend children's learning at home. n Parents are extremely positive about the childminder's service. They comment that she provides activities that enrich children's learning, where children make astounding progress. They acknowledge that she has an outstanding, caring and nurturing ethos in her setting. n The childminder is committed to providing the best service she can for children and their families. She has a positive attitude to developing her practice and welcomes feedback from parents and children. Although she has accessed some professional development, she recognises further training may enable her to develop her teaching skills even further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder refreshes her knowledge of safeguarding regularly. This helps her to keep up to date with any changes. For example, she completes online training regarding all aspects of safeguarding. The childminder is clear about her responsibility to keep children safe. She has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows what to do if she has any concerns. The childminder makes good use of risk assessment to help keep children safe. For example, during her current building work, she ensures that this does not have an impact on her childcare provision. She has explained to children how to walk safely and stay safe.

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should:

n develop opportunities to provide extra challenge for the most able children to extend their learning to the highest possible level

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should:

27 June 2022 n build on professional development to help raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY555344 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 10174872 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 19 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Rotherham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 4. 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 routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a learning walk. They discussed the learning environment and how the curriculum is organised. 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 observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a meeting with childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of household members. n The inspector took account of parents' views through written feedback.

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Inspection activities

27 June 2022 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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