Childminder in Rotherham

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

Children are happy in the care of the childminder and her assistant. They receive lots of cuddles and reassurance. This helps children to feel emotionally secure. Children enjoy the toys and resources on offer to them. However, these do not always sustain their attention for long enough to promote meaningful learning experiences. Sometimes, children take part in activities that are not appropriate for their age and stage of development. This impacts on the progress that children can make.

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The provision requires improvement

Children build relationships with others and learn how to take turns. For example, when children take toys from their friends, the childminder gently asks them to give the toy back. Children follow the childminder's instructions and receive praise for making the right choices. This helps children to develop their understanding of right and wrong.

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The provision requires improvement

Children enjoy their time in the childminder's homely setting. For example, children delight in exploring a bendy tube. They giggle as they blow into it and pretend to be elephants. Children use newly learned words, such as 'neigh' or 'stomp stomp', as they play with toy animals. The childminder commentates on what children are doing as they play. Children listen and respond, which in turn helps them to develop their communication skills.

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need to do better?

n Children hear a range of familiar songs and stories. For example, children enjoy hearing the story 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt'. The childminder teaches children actions to go along with the story. Children receive regular opportunities to play musical instruments and sing their favourite songs. This supports children's listening skills and develops their understanding of new words. n The programme of activities and experiences the childminder provides does not always meet children's individual learning needs. For example, young children take part in craft activities that are too difficult for them. Children do not yet have the ability to complete these activities by themselves. This does not fully support children to develop the skills and knowledge that they need to learn next. n The childminder and her assistant follow good hygiene practices. They wash their hands after wiping children's noses and changing nappies. Children wash

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need to do better?

their hands before they eat. This helps children to learn the importance of good hygiene routines. n Children sit together to eat meals and learn to feed themselves. They learn to drink from open-top cups. This helps children to begin to learn how to manage their own personal needs. The childminder aims for children to be able to put on

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5 April 2023 their own coats and shoes before they move on to school. This supports children to develop their independence skills. n Children find out about how people of different faiths celebrate religious festivals. For example, older children learn about the story of Easter, as the childminder's assistant talks about her experiences of going to church. Children find out about the ways in which some families observe the holy month of Ramadan. This supports children to understand diversity and the differences they may share with others. n The childminder communicates well with parents and carers. She has regular conversations with them about children's learning and development. Parents appreciate the photos that they receive from the childminder about their child's day. They say that the childminder is warm and attentive to children's personal needs. This supports children to feel settled in the care of the childminder.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gets to know children in her care extremely well. She has put in place strategies to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). For example, she uses a 'now and next board' to support children to understand daily routines. However, the childminder has not developed ways of communicating with other settings attended by children. This does not fully support continuity of care for children's development. n The childminder and her assistant complete mandatory training. This includes safeguarding and first-aid training. The childminder also seeks support from a local authority adviser. However, the childminder has not taken part in any further professional development activities. Consequently, the skills and knowledge of the childminder and her assistant are not yet at the highest levels.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant carry out online safeguarding training together. This ensures that they both have a good knowledge of the signs and indicators that might cause concern for a child's welfare. The childminder gets to know children and their families well. This helps her to identify any areas of concern about children's well-being. The childminder understands the importance of documenting any safeguarding issues. She knows what action she should take if she suspects that a child is being abused or neglected. The childminder understands the procedures to follow should an allegation be made against her or any other adults in the setting.

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Due date

5 April 2023 improve the programme of activities and experiences, to ensure that children take part in learning that is suitably challenging and appropriate for their ages and stage of development. 28/04/2023

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should:

n strengthen partnerships and ways of communicating with other settings that children attend, to promote continuity in their care and learning n engage in professional development opportunities that will support planning and putting in place a suitably challenging curriculum for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498883 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 10284285 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 8 Date of previous inspection 16 April 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Rotherham. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant. 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 spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector talked to the childminder's assistant at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of her views. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how she supports children with SEND. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a creative activity with the childminder. n Parents shared their views on the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

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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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