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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children are safe and secure with the childminder, who knows children well. She consistently provides support, reassurance and encouragement. This helps children to build a close bond with the childminder. Children behave well and are patient with each other as they take turns during games. They follow instructions and know what is expected of them as they tidy up their toys. On the rare occasion when children forget to share or tidy up, they are gently reminded by the childminder and praised for doing so. Children grow in confidence and are well prepared for school.

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The provision is good

Children develop their skills across all areas of learning. They demonstrate their physical skills as they use their legs to push themselves along on wheeled toys. The childminder further supports children's physical development by taking them on regular walks and spending lots of time outdoors. Children are supported to develop their language and communication skills. The childminder repeats words back to children and adds more words to develop their range of vocabulary.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has developed her knowledge of how young children learn. She uses what she knows about children to plan for what she wants individual children to learn next. This helps children to build their skills over time. For example, the childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their fine motor skills as they squeeze and push dough through various utensils. She recognises that building these muscles will help children later with their early writing skills. n The childminder provides a wide range of opportunities for children to develop new skills. Children enjoy engaging in what is provided for them as they play together and take part in more structured activities led by the childminder. The childminder considers the ages and stages of development of children when planning what she will do. However, occasionally, she does not adapt adult-led activities for younger children who are not yet ready to take part in the same

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way as other children. n The childminder promotes mathematics well. She models words such as 'full' and 'empty' as children pour water outdoors. The childminder counts along with children as they measure out ingredients to make their own dough. Children enjoy learning about shapes and colours and confidently point out shapes in their play. They learn a range of mathematical concepts and language. n The childminder regularly talks to children as they play and explore. However, she does not regularly ask children for their own ideas or encourage them to problem solve. This limits the opportunities for children, who are capable to do so, to test out what they already know and come up with new ideas.

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need to do better?

28 April 2023 n The childminder works well in partnership with parents and other settings. She finds out about children when they first start and communicates regularly with parents. In particular, where children have some emerging needs, the childminder has sensitive discussions with parents to ensure that children receive the right support when they need it. n Parents say that they are very pleased with the care and learning their children receive. They describe how their children have developed their skills, such as increased confidence and widening their vocabularies. Parents appreciate the daily updates about what their children have been learning. They say this helps them to extend their children's learning at home. n The childminder has evaluated her setting and practice since her last inspection. She has accessed several training courses to help her to improve. For example, the childminder has completed training to help her to further understand how to

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deliver an ambitious curriculum for children. This has helped her to make the improvements that she has to her setting. n Children have many opportunities to develop their independence. They cut their own bananas for snack and put on their own coats. Children celebrate with pride when they put their own shoes on for the first time without any help.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has undertaken further training to improve her safeguarding knowledge. She is clear about the signs that might indicate that a child is suffering from harm or abuse. The childminder knows what action she must take if she does have safeguarding concerns about a child. This ensures that children are appropriately and swiftly supported. The childminder ensures the ongoing suitability of household members by making sure that the necessary checks are carried out. In addition, she carries out thorough risk assessments, indoors and outdoors, to further ensure children's ongoing safety and welfare.

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should:

n consider how to adapt teaching to ensure that younger children are able to fully participate in group activities n provide more opportunities for children to test out what they already know and come up with new ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 303047 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 10265001 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 1 November 2022

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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. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

28 April 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

28 April 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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