Childminder EY538769

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she gathers information from parents about children's interests and achievements when they first join her. She understands the importance of assessing children's stages of development to plan for their future learning and measure progress. n The childminder describes how she plans a curriculum so children build systematically on their skills, knowledge and understanding. She prepares them for their later learning. She explains how she promotes their speaking and listening to communicate well in all areas of learning. She knows the importance of helping children to love books and be inquisitive and self-confident. n The childminder demonstrates understanding of how to promote children's good health. She knows the importance of providing children with a choice of nourishing snacks and meals. She offers regular access to fresh drinking water. She explains how she gathers information about children's food preferences and

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allergies to keep them safe. n The childminder understands the importance of establishing clear routines to encourage children's behaviour and personal well-being. She explains how she develops a strong relationship to build children's confidence. She describes how she helps children to share and take turns through their games and activities. n The childminder understands the importance of identifying delays in children's development at an early stage. She describes how she would plan to address gaps in learning to ensure all children make the best progress. n The childminder explains how she develops her practice through regularly reflecting on planning and organisation. She understands the importance of considering the views of children, parents and other professionals to focus her training needs.

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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 EY538769 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 10407767 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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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 17 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in North Anston, near Sheffield. She operates all year round from 9am to 2pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays, Christmas and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate level 6 early years qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and childminder conducted a learning walk of the premises to consider the suitability and safety of the provision. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder on the planning and organisation of the provision to support children's learning and development. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and development of her provision. n The childminder shared a range of documents on request with the inspector.

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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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