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

The childminder provides a safe, homely learning environment. Children's personal, social and emotional development is a priority. They establish secure attachments with the childminder. Relationships between the childminder and children are sensitive, stimulating and responsive. Children are very happy. They have opportunities to develop the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in life. Children are ready for when they start school.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a range of interesting and engaging activities that develop children's skills across the various areas of learning. For example, during a play dough activity, children take turns to add ingredients. As they do so, they learn about the different consistencies of the mixture as well as quantity and capacity. This helps to develop children's early mathematical skills. While kneading the dough, children strengthen their small muscles. The childminder skilfully weaves through opportunities to develop children's communication and language skills. For example, children explore the play dough texture using descriptive words. They learn rich new language such as 'squashy', 'sticky' and 'amazing'. Children recall and compare the mixture to when they baked buns and scrambled egg. They speak with increasing confidence and fluency.

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The provision is good

The childminder is effective at promoting positive attitudes to learning. For example, children are able to remain focused on activities and show deep concentration. This helps them to learn well. Their behaviour is very good. Children tidy up toys before starting a new activity. They confidently and politely ask for fruit, saying please and thank you.

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need to do better?

n The childminder encourages children to develop their independence skills. Children put on and take off their own shoes when going outside. They wash their hands following a messy activity and before they eat. However, at times, the childminder supports children to complete tasks they could complete independently. This means that opportunities to encourage and develop children's independence in achieving a task are overlooked. n The childminder provides high-quality care and an ambitious curriculum. She has a very good understanding of all children's individual needs and uses this well to plan children's next steps. However, not enough consideration is given to providing children with opportunities to develop their awareness of the risks to their safety when using digital technology, such as on the internet. This does not impact on the children's care, however, as all technology is password protected

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in the setting and the childminder provides appropriate supervision. n Children have many opportunities for exciting physical play. For example, they

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6 July 2023 go to the local park and climb on large play equipment. Children go to the woods and country parks. They recall playing football. Such opportunities help to strengthen children's large-muscle skills and develop their coordination skills. n Children are taught about letter formation and sounds. For example, they use a thin, wooden stick to make marks in a sand tray. Children trace letters that spell out their name, sounding them out as they do so. The childminder offers guidance and encouragement when children struggle. This helps to develop children's early literacy skills. n The childminder provides good opportunities to enhance children's thinking skills. For example, children use different size brushes and rollers to make water marks on the path. The childminder talks to them about why the water disappears so quickly in the sun. As children transport sand to the water tray, the childminder ensures that children learn about the different reactions of water

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mixed with sand. This helps children to develop their understanding of the world around them. n The childminder promotes healthy eating. Children have freshly cooked meals with fruit and vegetables. They have a choice from a wide range of options. n The childminder has good processes in place for early identification of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). She completes assessments in a timely manner. The childminder has a good understanding of the referral process if further support is needed. Children with SEND make good progress. The childminder works well in partnership with schools. This helps to ensure that children's move on to school goes smoothly. n The childminder is driven to improve her practice and knowledge. Continuous professional development is extremely important to her. She independently completes regular training. This ensures that she maintains the high standards

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for children in her care. n Parents report that the information the childminder shares with them is excellent. For example, the childminder communicates with parents through an online messenger service and children's individual learning journals. Parents are extremely confident in the care and learning the childminder provides for their children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder implements her safeguarding policy very effectively. There are clear processes in place to keep children safe and promote their welfare. The childminder ensures that technology is password protected to safeguard children. Fire evacuations are completed routinely, teaching the children about risk and how to keep themselves safe. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows what to do if she has any concerns about a child's safety or welfare.

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should:

n consistently encourage children's independence so they become confident and independent in their ability to achieve tasks appropriate for their age n give consideration in the curriculum for children to develop an understanding of digital technology, the internet and risks when using it.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488357 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 10289305 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 2 Date of previous inspection 20 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Kiveton Park, Sheffield. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides overnight care by arrangement.

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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 provision. n The manager completed a learning walk with the inspector and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the childminder and the setting with the inspector. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

6 July 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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6 July 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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