Baker, Sarah

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children are confident, curious, observant and kind in this setting. They spend time each day outside. Children develop positive relationships with the childminder, her assistant and other children in this nurturing environment. The childminder has created a calm, welcoming atmosphere, where children thrive and learn. Children are supported to develop their independence and a sense of belonging. They carry out real tasks. For instance, children prepare fruit for snack, use knives with care and chop bananas, strawberries and apples. They carry chairs to the table and sit together to share the fruit. All children are valued and nurtured. Children make excellent progress in this setting, where the childminder and her assistant have high expectations and delight in children's achievements.

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The provision is outstanding

Children walk to local parks and spend time at the allotment that they have helped to develop. They help to grow vegetables, fruit and flowers. Children share produce with their families and older people in the community. They care for the natural world and creatures, including fish, snails and chickens. Children are active, healthy and well cared for. They make a positive impact in the community by caring for it and showing kindness to others. The childminder has developed an ethos and practice that inspires children. Children are engaged in their learning and make excellent progress in communication and language. Children here have a sense of freedom. They recognise birds in the park and extend their understanding by looking more closely at pictures of birds.

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n The childminder and her assistant are passionate and dedicated to their work. Their enthusiasm is infectious and they enjoy the company of children. The childminder and her assistant are knowledgeable about each child and have made extremely strong connections with families and their community. n The childminder and her assistant are mother and daughter and have a great rapport with each other. They recognise the flow of children's energy and attention. The childminder and her assistant skilfully adapt activities to match the needs and developmental stage of individual children. n Children develop a love of reading and books. The childminder reads with animation and excitement, asking children what they remember and re-capping an earlier story. n Children begin each day with a group session of song and relaxation. Children benefit from a clear routine, which includes lots of crafts and activities, as well

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as being outside. At the end of the day, children reflect together, identifying what they have learned and remembered. n The childminder and her assistant always model the correct use of vocabulary. They give young children opportunities to enjoy communicating using a mixture

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12 January 2023 of language and babble. The childminder and her assistant repeat words, so that children know that they are being listened to, they matter and can make a difference. n Children's behaviour and attitudes are exceptional. Children are supported to do things for themselves and join in with setting up and putting away. The childminder gives children time to wash their hands and to put on their coats, shoes and hats. She explains the importance of supporting children to do things for themselves. Parents value this approach and see their children developing their physical skills and confidence. n The childminder has chosen to create a book of the children's experiences. Children delight in describing photos of themselves feeding the chickens, picking strawberries and taking produce to older neighbours. n The childminder has daily conversations with parents and shares information on an electronic app. Parents delight in the activities that their children experience.

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The childminder shares information and ideas with joy, and parent partnerships are extremely strong. n The childminder is knowledgeable and empathetic, she shares useful information and sensitively discusses concerns. Parents say that they are grateful for the advice and support. They comment that the childminder and her assistant are 'absolutely amazing'. Parents say that their children receive the best care and that they go to work with ease. n The childminder and her assistant regularly engage in training to further develop their practice and expertise. They work closely with other professionals to support all children. The childminder has recently featured in a news article and a textbook about their pioneering outdoor provision at the allotment. n The childminder reflects the diverse community children live in with stories, books and celebrations. The childminder says that children are welcomed at the

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allotment. She comments that people are pleased to see children and say that they make a difference.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant understand the types of abuse. They can recognise the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and know how to make a referral. The childminder and her assistant have completed safeguarding training to further develop their understanding and receive regular updates from the local safeguarding partnership. They have a clear safeguarding policy, which includes all current contact numbers, and this is available to parents. The childminder keeps records of accidents and incidents and shares these with parents. She has a thorough fire safety procedure and displays this information. The childminder and her assistant share relevant information with parents, including about keeping children safe online and car seat safety. The childminder keeps records of all visitors. The childminder spends lots of time outside with children. She risk assesses all areas, activities and walking routes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY299038 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 10263675 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 17 Date of previous inspection 9 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Greasbrough, Rotherham. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 5pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a relevant qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant, who has a foundation degree in Early Childhood Studies. 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 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 The childminder showed the inspector the areas used for childminding and explained how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector joined the childminder and children on a walk in the local area. n The inspector and childminder completed a joint evaluation of an activity. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and her assistant. n The inspector looked at relevant documents. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussions and written feedback provided.

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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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