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 have a strong bond with the childminder. Those that returned after the pandemic settled back into their routine quickly. Children are confident and developing good communication skills. Children combine the spoken word, simple sign language and actions to communicate. Children enjoy the learning environment the childminder provides. They find things that interest them because the childminder knows them well. For example, children recently noticed their reflection. The childminder created an indoor sandpit with a mirrored floor and children enjoyed looking at their reflection while filling and emptying containers of sand.

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The provision is good

Children explore resources and find a counting line made from conkers and bobbins. They are very proud to show off their counting skills as they count how many there are. Children match different-sized numbers and place them into their correct container. Children are very confident of their physical skills. They ask if they can show how they can jump and go on to try to hop on one foot when challenged. Children remove toys taped to the floor. This is one way the childminder encourages them to use their small-muscle skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder meets the children and their parents before the children start attending. During these visits, the childminder obtains information about children's abilities and interests. This helps the childminder to successfully plan a learning programme. n The childminder is keen to provide high-quality learning experiences for children. She is currently working towards her accreditation for her chosen approach to children's education, the Curiosity Approach. This involves her providing a learning environment that encourages children's natural exploration and curiosity. As a result, children are well occupied in activities based on their interests. This helps to motivate children, who are active and interested learners. n Children are keen to count, use numbers, and identify and name letters of the alphabet. They have no problem finding items that interest them that support this interest. For example, they count rocks and name letters they find on

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need to do better?

wooden pieces. n Children learn about good hygiene practice through their daily routine. They wash their hands after toileting and before eating and use tissues to wipe their nose. Children are also learning the importance of taking care of their teeth. n The childminder ensures that her pet dogs do not share the same space as the children. The dogs' food and water are in the kitchen. A safety gate prevents children's access to the kitchen. The garden is clean and suitably maintained. n The childminder completes the two-year progress check for children. The

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11 January 2023 summary provides detailed information about the key areas of children's development. The childminder ensures that parents and other professionals have this information. This helps to ensure everyone is up to date with children's development. n The childminder states that parents share information about their children's development at home. She uses this information alongside her own assessments. This helps her to have a complete picture of what children's abilities are and what they need to learn next. n All required documentation is in place and meets requirements. The childminder holds a valid paediatric first-aid certificate and public liability insurance. n The childminder has provided a unique way for parents and children to give feedback. They write their comments on wooden hearts and hang them on a tree branch. Parents compliment the childminder. They write that their children are happy to attend. Parents credit the childminder with the good progress their

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children are making. n Children show a real enjoyment of books. They often ask the childminder to look at picture books and to read a story. Children point to, and name, the different letters they recognise in the print. However, the childminder does not take the opportunity to help broaden their understanding of what else they can gain from a book.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows and understands the local safeguarding procedures. She is confident of her ability to follow them should she feel a child is at risk of neglect or abuse. The childminder knows she must notify the local authority designated officer of allegations. The childminder knows what notifications she must make to Ofsted. She has a knowledge of other child protection issues, for example 'Prevent' duty, county lines and domestic violence. The home is clean, well maintained and secure. No one can enter or leave the premises without the knowledge of the childminder.

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should:

n continue to further children's interest in books and the written word.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY555679 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 10266540 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 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This is the first routine 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 childminder. n We carried out this inspection as the result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder discussed her learning programme and what she wants children to learn. n The childminder discussed the intended outcome for children in a planned activity children took part in. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation. n The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Inspection activities

11 January 2023 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

11 January 2023 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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