Childminder in Rotherham

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder provides a stimulating, safe and well-organised setting. This helps children to be happy and have a sense of belonging. The childminder welcomes parents into the setting at drop-off and collection times. This helps them to build strong bonds with the childminder and her assistant. Children run to the assistant for a cuddle as they arrive. The childminder and her assistant are emotionally available to help children to feel safe and valued. Children are polite. For instance, they say 'please' and 'thank you', use each other's names, ask questions and take turns.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder and her assistant promote children's love of books and reading. Children choose books and snuggle together on the sofa to share familiar stories. The childminder makes sure that the environment is calm and unhurried, which helps children to develop exceptionally good language, vocabulary and oracy. Children enjoy endless opportunities to interact in the garden and practise real tasks, such as using the watering can. They enjoy extended periods of outdoor play even in rainy weather. Children make daily visits to local parks and woodland. The childminder helps children to develop a deep knowledge of the natural world. Children learn to identify birds, insects, animals and leaves. They count the spots on ladybirds and splash in puddles.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children and their families very well. She finds out about children's starting points in development during settling-in visits and observes children playing to find out about their interests. The childminder implements an ambitious curriculum that is sequenced and carefully adapted to meet the needs of individual children. She knows exactly what she intends children to learn next. The childminder plans activities and experiences, which are led by children's interests, to extend their learning. n Children engage each other in conversations and negotiate during their play. For example, they work out together whose turn is it to go at the front. The childminder teaches older children about rhyming, alliterations and jokes. Children are confident and playful with language. n The childminder promotes diversity and inclusion during conversations and children's play. She uses resources and stories to raise children's awareness of

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similarities and differences. The childminder recognises children's individual styles of learning and knows what works well for each child. She adapts activities so that every child is included, especially those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). n The childminder speaks with ease and enthusiasm as she explains what each child is learning and the progress they are making. She captures every

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7 November 2023 opportunity for children to listen, learn and articulate their knowledge. For example, when children hear a siren, the childminder encourages children to speculate whether it is a police car or an ambulance. n The childminder supports children to develop healthy lifestyles. Children sit together at the table and the childminder and her assistants sit among them. The childminder offers children nutritious food, exercise, security and rest. She supports parents in many ways and sensitively offers support and advice about children's dental health, online safety and sleeping. n Parents speak glowingly of the childminder and her assistant. They say that their children make incredible progress in speaking, language, confidence and vocabulary. Parents comment that the childminder goes 'above and beyond' to provide a homely loving environment where children are nurtured and thriving. Parents especially value the outdoor experiences their children receive. They say

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that communication is exceptional and that they value the information they receive in daily conversations, through an electronic app and in termly reports. n The childminder works closely with other professionals. She supports children's transitions on to school. For example, she invites teachers to visit the setting. The childminder completes reports, such as the written progress when children are aged between two and three years, and shares these with parents and other professionals. n The childminder evaluates her practice, identifying strengths and training needs. She recognises that the childminder and her assistant complement each other in their practice. For example, they introduce new creative tasks whilst offering gentle and consistent support so that younger children are fully engaged. n Children use excellent language to organise and develop their role play. Older children invite younger children to join them in the tepee. The childminder

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supports children to develop strong friendships and take care of each other. Children are confident, kind and helpful. For example, older children help younger children by giving them praise and instructions. n Children share their ideas and learn new vocabulary, such as 'hibernate'. The childminder gives children time to explore, experiment and repeat activities. As a consequence, children remember what they have learned. They are curious, sociable and highly motivated in their play.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant know the types abuse, how to recognise the possible signs of abuse and how to make a referral about an adult or a child. They makes sure that they receive regular updates from the local safeguarding partnership. The childminder keeps accurate registers so that she can monitor children's attendance. She records and shares information about accidents, incidents and medication with parents. The childminder has a clear evacuation plan and closely monitors sleeping children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493120 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 10302876 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 10 Date of previous inspection 19 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in North Anston, near Rotherham. She operates term time, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status and provides funded early education for children aged two, three and four years. She regularly works with an assistant, who is her husband.

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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 areas used for childminding and explained how her early years setting is organised. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and her assistant. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed play and interactions between children, the childminder and her assistant indoors and outside. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussions and the written feedback they provided.

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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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