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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children are happy in the care of the kind and calm childminder. The childminder gets to know children's likes, dislikes and routines from the very start. This helps her to meet children's individual needs from their first day. As a result, children settle in well at the childminder's home. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She speaks gently to children to help them to learn and understand the rules of the setting and how to treat others kindly. This helps children to learn to be respectful towards each other.

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The provision is good

The childminder places a strong emphasis on children's communication and language skills. Children talk about the weather and their plans for the day each morning. They enjoy singing time with the childminder and listen intently as she sings to them. The childminder uses puppets and props to help children to learn the names of songs. Children begin to know a wide range of songs and rhymes and request their favourite ones. Even very young children clap along and join in with the actions. The childminder introduces new words to children as they play. Children listen to books and stories. They regularly repeat new words that they have heard back to the childminder. As a result, children's listening skills and vocabularies grow.

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need to do better?

n The childminder promotes a keen interest in outdoor learning. Children enjoy visits to local areas of interest with the childminder. They develop their creative skills on these outings. For example, they use sticks and other natural materials to paint pictures. Children make bark rubbings as they explore trees. This supports their understanding of the natural world. n The childminder observes children's interests. She uses this information to think about ways to extend their learning. For example, on a trip to the museum, children showed an interest in a display about hairdressing. Following this, the childminder provided resources for children to pretend to be hairdressers. This helps children to develop their understanding of new ideas and concepts. n Children show positive attitudes to their learning. They concentrate well when the childminder plays with and alongside them. However, on occasion, the

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childminder does not organise the learning environment to consistently support children to make their own choices about their play. Nonetheless, the childminder evaluates her practice. She describes her plans to enhance the opportunities for children's independent play to extend their exploration and curiosity to even higher levels. n The childminder teaches children sign language as she introduces them to new words. Children learn these signs and begin to use them independently. This supports children who cannot speak yet to communicate their wants and needs.

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need to do better?

11 May 2023 n The childminder focuses on teaching children self-help skills. For example, she aims for them to be able to dress themselves and use cutlery during mealtimes. This supports children to have the independence they need when they start school. n Children learn about diversity through real-life experiences. For example, they find out about the Hindu faith and culture. They make and eat Indian sweets and find out about traditional Indian clothing. Children learn about families that may be different to their own. As a result, children learn to understand the differences they share with others. The childminder recently invited children and their families to celebrate the coronation of the King with her at a street party. This supports children's understanding of British culture and current events. n Parents and carers say that the childminder is approachable. They say that she keeps them well informed about their children's learning. The childminder uses

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need to do better?

an online app to update parents about their children's daily routines. This helps parents to know their children's next steps in development and continue their learning at home. n The childminder is dedicated to her role. She takes part in many professional development activities. For example, she is currently working towards a childcare qualification to further strengthen and secure her skills and knowledge.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder attends regular child protection training. She receives safeguarding updates from the local authority. This ensures that she has the most up-to-date knowledge about child protection issues. This includes county lines and female genital mutilation. As a result, the childminder can quickly identify and record any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder understands the procedures to follow in the event an allegation is made against her. She keeps accurate records of any injuries children receive outside of the setting. This supports the childminder to recognise any patterns of concern, which in turn promotes children's safety and well-being.

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should:

n enhance the learning environment to provide children with further choice in their independent play and develop their curiosity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496569 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 10286527 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 22 Date of previous inspection 15 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Sheffield. She operates all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, and from 7.30am to 5pm on Friday. 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 setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. 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 the children. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a communication and language activity with the childminder. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documents 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

11 May 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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