Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23/10/2012 16/06/2010

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 Previous inspection: 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 3 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 3

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This provision is satisfactory

 Children are making suitable progress within the typical range of development across all areas.  Children are happy and content, with positive relationships with the childminder.  The childminder works well with her co-childminders to support children's needs.

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It is not yet good because

 The childminder's knowledge of the learning and development requirements is not secure enough for her to plan effectively or fully extend their learning, particularly in the prime areas.  The risk assessment does not address all hazards to children.  The childminder does not fully obtain information from parents about what children are learning at home.  Systems for self-evaluation do not include the views of parents, children and other adults working in the setting.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and the co-childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed practice and spoke with the children are various times of the day.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at documentation including daily records, children's development files, policies and procedures.  The inspector looked at the toys and resources in the playroom.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2007 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She works alongside two other childminders. The childminder works at times from her own address, but mostly from that of her co- childminder and uses a detached playroom in the rear garden for childminding.

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Information about the setting

The childminder has completed basic training including first aid and updates her knowledge through specific courses, such as food hygiene. She attends local groups and visits the local shops and park on a regular basis. She collects children from the local schools.

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Information about the setting

There are currently 12 children on roll, six are in the early years age group who attend for a variety of sessions and six are school-age children who attend before and after school. She is open all year round from Monday to Friday except for family holidays. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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must:

 improve knowledge of the learning and development requirements in order to plan effectively and fully extend children's learning, particularly in the prime areas  ensure the risk assessment covers aspects of the environment that need to be checked on a regular basis; in particular, review the safety of the storage in the kitchen area.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 improve ways to obtain information from parents about what their children are learning at home in order to enhance opportunities for their learning and development

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 improve systems for evaluating the quality of the provision, seeking the views of children, parents and other adults working in the setting.

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who attend

Children's learning is suitably supported through the childminder knowing their individual personalities and what they like to play with. Some opportunities for children's development in the prime areas helps them get ready for the next steps in their learning. For example, they are confident and friendly and the childminder encourages them to do things for themselves, such as when putting their belongings in their own bag or getting their shoes and coats on. Children show care and concern for their peers and they say sorry if they accidentally hurt each other. Children's language is developing appropriately. They enjoy joining in with familiar action songs and they move enthusiastically and creatively in response to music, selecting their favourite songs from the CD. Children engage in role play and the childminder helps them to name the different foods as they make her some 'dinner'.

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who attend

The childminder observes each child's development and knows that they are making comfortable progress within their expected range of development. However, her knowledge of planning activities and the current learning and development requirements, particularly in the prime areas, is not yet robust enough to be able to fully extend their learning and this potentially hinders progress in these areas.

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who attend

The childminder shares daily general information with parents about their child, although there are fewer opportunities for the childminder to obtain information from parents about what children are learning at home and this therefore restricts how effectively their next steps are planned for. The childminder updates parents with picture messages of their children's activities during the day, to help them to feel involved and included.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children are content and settled in the childminder's care and she works closely with her co-childminders to meet their needs. Positive relationships with the childminder give children a secure base from which to learn. Children develop some understanding of how to keep themselves safe and how to manage risks in their environment. For example, the childminder encourages them to tidy away toys so they do not trip.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children enjoy sitting together for meals and snacks and the childminder works with parents who provide their children's food to ensure dietary needs are met. Children are helped to understand and manage their own physical needs, such as if they need a tissue, a drink or a sleep. Children enjoy plenty of opportunities in the fresh air as they visit places in the local area, such as going on a walk to collect Autumn leaves. The childminder works closely with local schools that children will attend so that they become familiar with their surroundings and their teacher.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children are learning secure boundaries for behaviour and they develop an awareness of the needs of others. Simple rules are in place that children know and understand and they play cooperatively overall, with reminders appropriately given for them to share toys fairly. The childminder praises children, encouraging them to take turns in group games, such as rolling a ball to each other.

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provision

The childminder understands her role and she knows how to recognise the signs of possible abuse to children. For example, safeguarding procedures are in place so the childminder can promptly pass on any child protection concerns or allegations to relevant agencies. The premises are secure and mostly safe, although the childminder has not fully assessed all hazards in the playroom. For example, storage in the kitchen area, particularly with regard to the tall cupboard, is not safely managed and this may pose a hazard to children.

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provision

The childminder is aware to develop her professional knowledge and skills so that children learn and develop through play and she has a positive approach to working with the local authority to help improve the provision. Self-evaluation systems are not fully in place to help the childminder to effectively monitor practice and the quality of the children's experiences. The childminder is flexible to meet the needs of working parents in caring for their children. For example, she takes children to clinic appointments and picks them up from after school activities. She also offers parents the chance to borrow resources to help support their children's learning at home. The childminder has positive relationships with others who have responsibility for children, such as other settings they may attend, to support their learning and development opportunities.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are

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The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are

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To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

 ensure that all necessary measures are taken to minimise any identified risks. (Suitability and safety of premises and equipment)(both parts of the Childcare Register)  take action as specified above.(Suitability and safety of premises and equipment)

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY345118 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 884086 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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