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 Good

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The provision is good

Children feel safe and secure in the care of the childminder. Babies fall asleep in the childminder's arms as she gently rocks them. Older children bring comfort items from home. They feel reassured as they play with their favourite toys in the setting. The childminder knows the children well. She is quickly able to soothe them if they become upset. As a result, children build strong attachments to the childminder.

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The provision is good

The childminder recognises the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children's social skills. As a result, children go on lots of outings with the childminder. They visit playgroups and childminder groups. Children learn how to play with others and make new friends. They enjoy trips to the soft-play centre and the park. Children's confidence begins to grow as they explore new places with the childminder.

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The provision is good

The childminder encourages children to try new sensory activities. Children are curious as they explore peas frozen in ice. Babies watch and concentrate as the childminder pours warm water to melt the ice. They become engaged in their learning as they play with the water. Babies develop their hand-to-eye coordination as they practise grasping objects.

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need to do better?

n The childminder observes children and identifies their starting points when they first attend the setting. She finds out about children's interests and considers the stage that they are at in their learning. The childminder uses this information to plan the next steps in their learning. She speaks clearly to children and repeats words back to them. Children enjoy listening to the childminder sing rhymes and songs. This helps them to develop their listening skills and to learn new words. n The childminder provides children with daily opportunities for fresh air and outdoor play. Children find out about nature during trips to the forest school. They visit a local field to run and be physically active. Children visit woodlands, where they explore dens and play imaginatively. These experiences support children in developing their large-muscle skills. n The childminder acts as a good role model for children. She shows good

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manners, such as saying 'please' and 'thank you'. Children listen to and follow the childminder's instructions. She closely supervises children and explains to them why unwanted behaviour might be dangerous. Children use mirrors and magnifying glasses to observe each other's facial expressions. This helps children to begin to understand emotions. n The childminder ensures that children are ready for the next stage in their education. She teaches children to put on and take off their own coats and

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need to do better?

20 July 2022 shoes. Children learn to be independent when using the toilet and washing their hands. The childminder plans purposeful activities, such as using tweezers to pick up small objects. These activities help to develop children's small-muscle skills. This supports children in becoming ready to hold a pencil when they start school. n The childminder regularly checks children's progress. She seeks advice from a local authority adviser to support her assessments of children's development. This allows her to quickly identify when children need additional support. The childminder successfully works in partnership with parents. This ensures that she keeps up to date with information about children who are receiving support from outside agencies. The childminder plans to attend speech and language training to help her further meet the needs of the children in her care. n Parents say that their children feel settled in the childminder's home. They

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appreciate the photos that they receive from the childminder of the activities that their child has been doing. This helps parents to understand how they can continue to support their child's learning at home. n The childminder is passionate about her role. She researches information on the internet to help her provide a range of interesting experiences for children. However, she does not consistently evaluate her practice. This does not enable her to identify areas of development, or support her in further improving her skills and knowledge.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has carried out safeguarding training and receives regular updates from the local authority. She has a broad understanding of a range of signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She builds strong relationships with children and families. This ensures that she is able to identify any changes that would suggest that a child is at risk of harm. The childminder understands the importance of recording and reporting any safeguarding concerns. She keeps children safe in the setting by carrying out risk assessments and keeping external doors locked. The childminder teaches children about road safety. This helps to keep them safe during the school run and on outings.

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should:

n develop the use of self-evaluation to identify areas for improvement and raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476417 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 10225932 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 9 Date of previous inspection 22 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Rotherham. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She 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 showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she would ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector and the childminder carried out joint observations of a group activity. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum has been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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