Childminder, Out-of school day care in Rotherham

This provision meets requirements

Children are eager to come to the setting and settle well into the homely environment. Children get to know the childminder well and feel safe in her care. The childminder risk assesses the walk from school so that children walk the safest route. Children listen to the childminder and follow her instructions as they learn to cross roads safely. Children sit together to share healthy snacks. The childminder encourages children to make choices about what they eat and do. She discusses healthy eating and the importance of drinking water with children. The childminder speaks clearly, asks questions and encourages children to respond and share their ideas. As a result, children are polite and confident.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder develops a clear routine so that children know what to expect and what is expected of them. Sessions are calm and relaxed and children develop friendships and work together on projects and during their play. The childminder provides children with opportunities to feed the guinea pigs and learn about animal care. Children have opportunities to continue themes and activities. For example, they make menus and create meals with the play food. Younger children are engaged, playful and imaginative, such as when they make pretend drinks and offer them to the childminder.

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n The childminder gets to know children well. Children benefit from settling-in visits before they start. The setting is well organised with lots of resources and craft activities for children to choose from and to follow their interests. Children have opportunities to play outside and to take activities into the garden. n The childminder takes great pride in her work. She is dedicated and enjoys spending time with children. The childminder sits among children as they talk and play. She paces her interactions so that there is space for children to respond. As a result, children feel valued and are engaged and motivated. n The childminder is inclusive and ensures that all children have opportunities to speak and listen. She encourages children to answer questions and rephrases questions so that younger children can understand. n The childminder uses key books and themes to engage younger children. She

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repeats words so that children hear the correct pronunciation and reminds children to say please and thank you. n The childminder supports diversity and inclusion, such as through the resources she offers and through exploring cultural festivals with children. She provides books and role-play resources that represent people from different backgrounds and cultures. n The childminder is kind and helps children. However, on occasions, she does

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10 March 2025 things for children that they could learn to do for themselves to develop their independence. For example, she peels children's fruit and wipes their noses. n Children are comfortable, feel valued and are listened to. As a result, they develop thinking skills, discuss ideas and listen to each other. Children talk about things they have achieved and places they have visited. n The childminder recognises that the children in her care love school. Children have opportunities to explain what they have learned and extend their learning. For example, the childminder encourages children to create a 'friendship flower' to describe their personal qualities and share information about online safety. The childminder displays children's work to help them to feel valued. n The childminder has links with other professionals. She is well known in the community and has extremely close links with the local school. Staff share

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updates as she collects children from their classrooms. In turn, the childminder shares updates with parents and carers. n Parents say that the childminder shares lots of information. They say that she is approachable and that she puts them at ease. Parents comment that their children settle well and love coming to the childminder's setting. Parents say that the childminder is caring and well organised. They report that they know their children are well cared for and safe. Parents comment on the range of crafts and activities the childminder shares with children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 303100 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 10380544 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 13 Date of previous inspection 13 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2001 and is located in Anston, Sheffield. She operates all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers before- and after-school care, from 7.30am to 9am and from 3.15pm to 5.15pm, Monday to Thursday. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the areas used for childminding and explained how the provision is organised. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. n The inspector accompanied the childminder on the walk to collect children from school. n Children spoke to the childminder during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation. n The inspector observed the interactions between children and the childminder. n The inspector read written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

10 March 2025 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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