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 are happy and well cared for in this calm and homely environment. The setting is clean and well organised, with lots of toys, books and resources for children to choose from. Children enjoy pretending to be pirates. They talk about treasure, experiment with eye patches and count coins and shells. Children are kind to each other, have good manners and take turns.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistant are emotionally available to children and sit among them as they play. This makes activities accessible for all children. For example, younger children sit with the assistant as he interacts with the older children. The childminder and her assistant narrate children's play and challenge their learning. Children thrive in this nurturing environment. Children's communication and language skills develop well in this peaceful setting, where children can listen and be heard.

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The provision is good

Children develop a love of stories and singing. They choose books, and snuggle up with the childminder. She reads with joy, asking questions, listening to children and explaining. Children sing familiar songs together and playfully repeat sounds, words and actions. Children are comfortable, engaged and valued. Parents say that the childminder is extremely professional. They comment that she goes above and beyond what they expect and develops a close and loving bond with children.

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n Children enjoy a variety of healthy snacks and meals and eat together at the table. They use a flannel to wash their hands and are encouraged to drink water as lunch is served. The childminder and her assistant chat with children as they eat. Children are supported to use cutlery. n Children make daily walks to school and weekly trips to community playgroups. They also visit local parks, and spend time each day playing in the well-equipped garden. n The childminder recognises children's interests and uses these to plan activities. For instance, she hides 'treasure' in the sand for children to find and enthusiastically shows children how to sieve the sand. However, the childminder does not consistently give children time to explore for themselves during activities. n The childminder is attentive. She listens to children and tunes into their emerging language. The childminder recognises and repeats children's words so

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that they can hear how to say things clearly. n The childminder is experienced, knowledgeable and professional. She is recognised in the community and has strong links with the local school. This supports children's smooth transitions on to school.

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need to do better?

18 January 2023 n The childminder offers children lots of settling-in visits, and gathers information from parents about their children's starting points in learning. She observes children and takes advice to support their individual needs. The childminder identifies what children need to learn next and shares their progress with parents. n The childminder has developed close links with other childminders and professionals, including the local quality improvement team. She is well organised and monitors the progress of each child, as well as completing the required progress check when children are aged between two and three years. n Communication with parents is excellent. The childminder has daily conversations, shares a two-way diary and sends photos on an electronic app. Parents say how much they appreciate this. n The childminder has developed a clear routine. This helps children to know what is happening and what is expected of them. Children feel safe and make good

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progress. They develop their independence and listen to the childminder's advice. For instance, they bring their coats and shoes and begin to dress themselves. Children receive lots of attention and praise. They respond with smiles and eye contact. n The childminder and her assistant have great rapport and create a calm and affectionate atmosphere. They share observations of children throughout the day and use these to identify children's progress. n The childminder participates in training to support her already good practice and identifies where they can make improvements. The childminder and her assistant are committed to continuing their professional development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder recognises the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows where to get support and how to make a referral. The childminder has undertaken safeguarding training to improve her knowledge. She receives regular updates from the local safeguarding partnership. The childminder keeps an accurate register of children's attendance. She records accidents and existing injuries in detail and shares these with parents. The childminder and her assistant have a clear understanding of the 'Prevent' duty, and recognise the importance of this. They monitor sleeping children and check them regularly. The childminder has a fire evacuation procedure, which she shares sensitively with children and practises regularly.

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should:

n offer children even more opportunities to explore in their own way.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY301254 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 10263860 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 15 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Bramley, Rotherham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant, who is her husband. 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 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 around the areas used for childminding. She explained how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and her assistant. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector observed the play and interactions between children and adults. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussions and written feedback provided.

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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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Inspection activities

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