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 happily engage in a range of activities, which are planned around their interests and developmental needs. They are encouraged to play safely as the childminder talks to them about the reasons for tidying up. She explains that if there are too many toys out, they may slip or fall. Children are encouraged to develop their social skills as they learn to interact and play cooperatively with their peers. The childminder works with younger children, modelling how to take turns. For example, the childminder sits and plays a posting game with young children. She advises when it is her turn and when it is the child's turn. This helps children to learn to wait for their turn.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and they are encouraged to recognise and manage their own emotions. The childminder helps them to listen to and follow instructions as they play. During activities, the childminder considers new vocabulary to introduce children to. For example, when playing with the bubbles, older children excitedly say when they see a big bubble. The childminder introduces the word 'huge' as she describes the size of the bubble. When discussing the feel of the sand, the childminder uses descriptive words, such as 'gritty'. The introduction of new words helps to extend children's vocabulary.

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need to do better?

n The childminder evaluates the quality of her provision, enabling her to identify areas for further improvement. She completes regular training to ensure that she keeps up to date with current guidelines. This helps her to continually develop her practice and procedures for the benefit of children's care, learning and development. n The childminder works with parents from the outset, gathering clear information about each child's needs and abilities. She also gathers information about the experiences that children have already been exposed to within their home life. She then uses this information to plan activities and outings for children, to broaden their experiences and knowledge. For example, the childminder plans outings to places such as wildlife parks as she understands that some children have not yet experienced these types of outings. n The childminder helps children to build on their knowledge and skills through

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fun, play-based learning opportunities. Trips to the park and indoor soft-play centres provide children with further opportunities to develop their gross motor skills. For children who enjoy climbing, these outings provide them with additional resources where they can develop new skills. For example, the childminder explains that older children are learning how to negotiate and climb up a climbing wall. n The childminder talks to children about what they are doing during their play.

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need to do better?

26 September 2023 She asks simple questions as she tries to encourage younger children to put two or more words together and older children to respond in sentences. However, on occasions, the childminder does not allow children enough time to listen and respond with their own thoughts and ideas. n The childminder introduces children to mathematical language. When children find dinosaurs in the sand, the childminder talks to them about how big they are. Children are also encouraged to count how many objects they are playing with. n The childminder attempts to engage children in singing and story activities. However, she does not consistently organise these as she sometimes just starts singing while the children are playing. While she tries to gain children's attention and encourage them to participate, they are not interested as they continue to play. n Parents confirm that their children are happy and thrive while in the

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childminder's care. They confirm that they receive information about their children's daily activities and ongoing progress. Information is also shared with them on how they can continue to support their children's learning at home. Parents comment that they feel that their children are safe in the childminder's care. n Children like playing outside, and so the childminder provides them with all-in- one weatherproof clothes so that they can access outdoor play in all weathers. The childminder supports children's independence as she encourages them to try to take off their own shoes and unzip and take off their weatherproof clothing. Children are also supported to develop good hygiene routines. For example, children are encouraged to learn to wipe their own nose and wash their hands as appropriate during the daily routine.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder continually risk assesses all areas that children play in to ensure that they remain safe and suitable. The home and garden are securely maintained. The childminder continually supervises children to help to keep them safe from harm. She assesses children's level of understanding when taking them on outings. This enables her to identify the safety precautions needed for each child, such as whether they can walk by her side, go in the pushchair, or on the buggy board. The childminder has a clear knowledge of the referral procedures to follow should she suspect that a child is being abused or neglected. She is also well aware of a wide range of possible indicators of abuse, which she remains vigilant of.

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should:

26 September 2023 n ensure that children are provided with time to understand what has been said so that they can think and respond accordingly n consider how to support children to pay attention and more effectively engage during singing and story time activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY460312 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 10304025 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 3 Date of previous inspection 22 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Rotherham. She operates all year round from 8am until 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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 provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to/communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. 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 setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

26 September 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

26 September 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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