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

p.1

The provision is good

Children are supported well to make good progress overall throughout their time with this kind and thoughtful childminder. The childminder helps them build close relationships with herself, her family and with each other. This provides a firm basis for the development of their confidence and self-awareness to support their future learning, including their readiness for school. Children learn to be polite and aware of others as, for instance, they wash baby dolls together in the outdoor role-play kitchen and take turns throwing different-coloured balls into containers in the garden.

p.2

The provision is good

Children are safe and secure in the childminder's vigilant care. They respond well to the childminder's high expectations for good behaviour and follow instructions carefully. Two-year-olds, for example, learn to help each other to put on sun hats in the hot weather and know they need sun cream on so they can play safely and not get burned. Children increasingly assess their own risk as they take part in the wide range of rocking, riding and climbing activities in the childminder's garden or on their visits to country parks, woodlands and playgroups. Parents appreciate the good communication with the childminder and the guidance to help their children learn at home.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder has strongly developed her curriculum to provide memorable experiences that strategically help build children's learning overall. However, occasionally, the childminder does not help children to achieve their full potential in their learning. For example, when she introduces them to too many activities at once and distracts them from tasks they are keenly focused on. n The childminder strongly promotes children's listening, speaking and early literacy skills. She introduces children to well-chosen songs and nursery rhymes that develop their familiarity with the sounds, patterns and rhythm of language. She encourages children to talk to each other as they play and leads by example. She helps very young children to shape the words they are saying by repeating back to them the sounds and new words they make. n The childminder encourages children's love of, and engagement with, books. She

p.2

need to do better?

carefully chooses books that broaden children's understanding of the world and cultural experiences. She makes good use of repeated words and phrases to make stories memorable. She reads stories well and, for example, helps children to follow the plot carefully and broaden their vocabulary. n The childminder is a warm and positive role model. She encourages children to behave well and use 'please' and 'thank you' as they select their toys or tidy away together. She makes good use of books and stories to support many areas of children's development, such as an understanding of kindness and fairness.

p.2

need to do better?

30 June 2025 n The childminder promotes children's independent learning skills well. She encourages them to choose the toys and books they would like to play with. She helps them to develop favourite songs, rhymes and stories. The childminder teaches children to put on their own shoes and to put on and fasten their coats. All these activities prepare them well for their later learning. n The childminder is passionate in her role and eager for children to make the most of their time with her. She is well qualified and makes good use of training and opportunities to discuss her practice with other early years professionals, such as local authority advisers, to reflect on her practice. She reflects on and adjusts her curriculum to better suit children's needs. n The childminder strongly promotes children's health and well-being. She helps children understand the importance of good hygiene, including dental health,

p.2

need to do better?

and ensures they wash their hands regularly. She works closely with parents to support effective toilet training. n The childminder maintains good communication with parents to ensure she understands their children's learning and development needs. Parents strongly recommend the childminder's care and concern and the useful feedback to prepare their children for the next stage in their learning.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

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

p.3

should:

n sharpen planning and organisation to ensure children focus strongly on the tasks they are engaged in and achieve their full potential.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY550211 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 10398775 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 8 November 2019

p.4

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the North Anston area of Sheffield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 6 and early years professional status.

p.4

Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises, indoors and outdoors, and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about the 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 spoke to the children as they played. n Parents shared their views of the childminder's setting through their written feedback. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

p.4

Inspection activities

30 June 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.

p.4

Inspection activities

30 June 2025 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6