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

Children are confident and happy with the highly skilled and passionate childminder and her two assistants. They have established close bonds with the nurturing and caring childminding team. Children depart from their parents at the front door with ease. Children who arrive upset are comforted and encouraged to have fun with their friends. Activities are planned around the children's likes, dislikes and what interests them. Children access quality toys and resources in a welcoming learning environment that offers a variety of learning opportunities. They relish their time outdoors and are fully engaged in the activities. Children show sustained concentration, using bubble wands to create large bubbles. They laugh excitedly as they chase the bubbles. Older children use cars and bikes to move around the paved area of the garden.

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The provision is good

Children move around the activity rooms confidently. They happily communicate their needs to the childminder and her assistants. They are spoken to respectfully, and the childminder recognises when they are hungry or tired. Children engage in meaningful conversations with each other and ask lots of questions. They talk about the importance of eating healthy food at mealtimes. Children confidently discuss the importance of dental hygiene and the importance of cleaning their teeth.

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need to do better?

n The skilled childminder plans a well-designed curriculum. She collects detailed information from the start, and builds on children's existing knowledge and interests. The childminder uses her observations and addresses any gaps in children's development rapidly. She identifies children's next steps in learning. The childminder provides experiences to help children to practise their skills, for example putting on their coats independently and serving fruit with tweezers. n Children develop strong language and literacy skills. The childminder introduces children to new vocabulary. She skilfully asks questions and gives children time to think and answer. The childminder models language and encourages children to extend their sentences and become confident communicators. Older children learn songs about letters and the sounds which they make to help prepare them for their next stage of learning. n Children are fully supported and encouraged to be independent and make

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choices in their play. They show a positive attitude to their learning and eagerly try new activities. For example, children show high levels of concentration as they explore the sensory resources. Older children create 'superhero' capes with brightly coloured scarves, while younger children focus on squeezing the textured flashing balls. n The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles very well. She provides nutritious

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6 July 2022 home-cooked meals and snacks. The childminder talks to older children about eating a balanced diet with less salt and fat. Children extend their physical skills using outdoor resources which help to increase their balance and coordination. n The childminder and her assistants work as a cohesive unit. They recognise each other's strengths and utilise these effectively. As a result, the service that they provide runs smoothly. The childminder provides her assistants with appropriate support and training to help them in their roles. n The childminder gives children's emotional well-being a high priority. She gets to know children extremely well. She ensures that children's transitions into her home are seamless. The childminder and her assistants step in when they see unwanted behaviour and ask children to stop. However, they do not always help older children to understand the reasons why some behaviour is not appropriate,

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in readiness for school. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder exchanges daily information about children's development and routines. She shares next steps and ideas to continue learning at home. Parents speak highly of the amazing service the childminder provides and the good progress their children make. However, the childminder does not always fully extend partnership working to other settings which children attend to ensure consistency of care and learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants supervise children well as they play and follow routines. They keep their safeguarding knowledge up to date and have a good understanding of child protection issues. The childminder knows how to seek help and who to speak to if she should have any concerns about a child or family. The childminder ensures that children are safe, indoors and outdoors. For example, she teaches them the importance of wearing sun cream and sun hats in warm weather. The childminder confidently discusses a range of safeguarding issues, such as county lines and gang culture. She has developed comprehensive policies to support her practice.

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should:

n support children to gain a better understanding of the impact their behaviour may have on others n develop even further the partnerships with other settings which children attend to ensure a more consistent approach to their care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2559742 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10225970 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 18 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Mexborough, Yorkshire. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She provides early funded 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 inspector had a tour of the rooms that are used for childminding. n The childminder and the inspector held discussions regarding children's progress and learning. n The inspector observed the childminder and her assistants interacting with children. She considered the impact of these interactions on children's learning and development. n The inspector viewed a range of the childminder's documents, including evidence of the suitability of adults and safe recruitment procedures.

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Inspection activities

6 July 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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6 July 2022 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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