Childminder in Rotherham

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Inadequate Behaviour and attitudes Inadequate Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is inadequate

Children's learning and development is poorly supported. The childminder's knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements for children are weak. She does not have a secure understanding of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage' (EYFS). As a result, the childminder is unable to plan realistic next steps for children's learning, based on their individual development. This means that children do not make the best possible progress.

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The provision is inadequate

Safeguarding practice is weak. Despite recent training, the childminder does not have a secure enough understanding of the different types of abuse children may suffer. This compromises the safety and well-being of the children in her care.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite this, children show that they feel happy and settled through the friendly relationships they have formed with the childminder. For example, younger children seek cuddles and comfort from her. Children enjoy engaging in activities such as play dough, jigsaws and outdoor water play. The childminder joins in as children play and supervises them adequately.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not have a good knowledge and understanding of the legal requirements of the EYFS. She has not ensured that all adults living in her house have undergone the required suitability checks with Ofsted. This means that she cannot be assured of the suitability of all individuals living in the family home. n The childminder has completed mandatory training, such as safeguarding and paediatric first aid. However, she does not use opportunities to gain further professional development and training, to support her to improve the quality of teaching to a good level. n The childminder offers children experiences outside of the home. Children visit local parks, farms and soft-play centres to develop their knowledge of their local community. The childminder plans opportunities to develop children's social skills, such as meeting up with other local childminders and their children. n The childminder has not yet fully established an effective way of working in

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need to do better?

partnership with parents and other professionals. For example, on entry to the setting, the childminder gathers minimal information on children's development. In addition, she does not gather any information from the other settings that children attend. This has a negative impact on her understanding of children's starting points and planning for their ongoing learning. n The childminder provides activities and resources that she knows children enjoy. However, she does not provide good-quality teaching or build on what children

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need to do better?

1 November 2022 already know and can do. Consequently, the outcomes for children are poor. n The childminder manages children's behaviour well. For example, she helps children to understand what is expected of them. The childminder uses clear boundaries and is quick to respond to behaviour that is not acceptable. She uses praise and encouragement when children achieve their goals. This helps to build their confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder teaches children some independence skills. For example, they choose their own play resources. However, during the routine of the day, the childminder does not use every opportunity to support children's independence. For instance, she cuts fruit up for them, wipes their noses and puts their shoes on for them. As a result, children do not have every opportunity to build on their independence skills. n The childminder promotes children's speech and communication skills well. She

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engages in back-and-forth conversations with the children. The childminder talks to the children as they stack up bricks. She gives them clear instructions and talks to them about what is happening, such as getting 'taller' and 'higher'. n Children benefit from regular opportunities to play in the childminder's garden and enjoy the fresh air. They have plenty of opportunities to develop their physical skills, such as riding scooters and trikes. Children move around the garden with ease, carrying jugs of water from the water tray to the playhouse to then make 'soup'.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not have a good enough understanding of how to safeguard children from potential abuse. There are gaps in her safeguarding knowledge. She has completed safeguarding training. However, this has not provided her with sufficient knowledge of safeguarding issues and how to raise concerns. For example, the childminder is unable to show an understanding of female genital mutilation or county lines. Her lack of safeguarding knowledge compromises children's safety and well-being.

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Due date

take action to ensure that safeguarding knowledge is up to date in order to be able to identify, understand and respond appropriately to possible signs of abuse and neglect 15/11/2022

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Due date

1 November 2022 improve knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage, with a precise focus on the areas of learning and the way in which young children learn 01/12/2022

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Due date

improve the planning and implementation of the curriculum to ensure that it is ambitious and sequenced and builds on what children already know 01/12/2022

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Due date

ensure Ofsted is informed of every person living on the premises from which childcare is provided, to check their suitability and provide a criminal records check for all relevant household members 07/11/2022

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Due date

obtain information on entry about children's learning and development, to establish accurate starting points and support children's learning from the outset 01/12/2022

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Due date

engage in a regular two-way flow of information with parents and other settings children attend, to promote consistency in their care, learning and development. 15/12/2022

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should:

n seek professional development opportunities to help raise the quality of education to a good level n maximise opportunities for children to extend their independence as they play and learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 303047 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 10229397 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 7 Date of previous inspection 2 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Kimberworth, Rotherham. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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 routine inspection the provider has received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken this into account in her evaluation of the provider. n A joint observation was completed by the childminder and inspector indoors during a planned activity. 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 childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector held a discussion with childminder in relation to the leadership and management of the setting. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children.

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Inspection activities

1 November 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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