Childminder 302902

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage and how she will provide an ambitious curriculum for children. She explains how she regularly assesses children's learning and how she uses this information to build on what children know and can do. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals. She explains how she will share information about children's development with parents through daily conversations. The childminder explains how she works closely alongside parents and other professionals at settings children also attend to help children make good progress. n The childminder discusses how she develops children's understanding of the wider world. She explains how she takes children on outings to local community groups, where they have opportunities to socialise with other children. She talks

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about how she takes children on outings, using different means of transport, such as a bus, to broaden their experiences. n The childminder demonstrates how she promotes children's health and well- being. She understands the benefits of healthy eating and providing children with daily opportunities for exercise. She explains how she builds on children's physical skills, such as through a variety of play activities in her garden. She describes how she takes children to local parks to help build on their confidence to take safe risks. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children's behaviour. She explains that she expects children to share and be kind to one another. The childminder states that she would encourage children to reflect on their actions and how these may affect other people's feelings. The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She describes how she involves

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older children in creating the setting's rules, and if needed, gives them gentle reminders of these throughout the day. n The childminder recognises the need to keep children safe. She discusses how she carries out regular evacuation drills and teaches children road safety. She knows how to recognise any potential welfare concerns and who to contact in the local authority to report these if necessary.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 302902 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 10399679 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 11 December 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in West Melton, Wath upon Dearne. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she supports children's learning and development. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder and inspector had a discussion on how she intends to meet safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector viewed the provision for the safety and suitability of the premises.

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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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