Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14/12/2012 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable 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 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 Good settling in arrangements help new children settle easily and as a result they quickly feel safe and secure in their new environment.  Children are cared for in a nurturing and supportive environment. They are happy and form close bonds and attachments with the childminder.  The childminder has a good knowledge of current learning and development guidance. She effectively promotes children's learning through good communication and interactions and so they make good progress.  Children are very relaxed in the care of the childminder. They take part in a wide range of interesting and stimulating activities, which they are able to self-select, thus, promoting their independence.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Natural materials and resources to promote sensory experiences are not freely accessible for children to explore different textures indoors.  Children are unable to see photographs of activities and outings they have previously experienced.

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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 to children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, provided in written statements.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's assessment records and sampled other documentation.  Parents views were taken account of during the inspection process.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2012 and is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and three children aged four, eight and nine years in South Anston near Sheffield. The whole of the ground floor of the premises and the bathroom on the first floor are available for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. There are currently two children on roll in the early years age group, the childminder also offers care to children aged over five years. The childminder is open all year round from 8am until 6pm Monday to Friday. She is able to take and collect children from the local primary school and pre-school groups. The childminder holds a relevant level 3 childcare qualification.

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

 provide a range of objects of various textures and weights to excite and encourage babies and toddlers interests

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

 make photographic books of activities and outings children have previously enjoyed, to provide opportunities for children and adults to talk about what they see, think and feel.

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who attend

The childminder is an enthusiastic, caring person who nurtures each child which helps them to thrive in her care. Children enjoy attending the setting and achieve well in a stimulating, inclusive environment. The childminder engages and interacts extremely well with children. She provides a very good balance of child-initiated, adult-led and spontaneous play. This means that children enthusiastically take part in a range of activities that are tailored to their interests and abilities. Children are progressing well in their learning and development because the childminder skilfully supports the different ages of children in her care. She meets their individual needs by patiently encouraging, motivating and joining in with their play. For example, as toddlers show interest in a toy microphone, the childminder demonstrates how to use it and praises them as they follow her lead. They listen to the sounds their voices make and giggle with delight. However, as

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who attend

yet the childminder does not routinely share with children photographs of them taking part in activities and experiences which they have previously enjoyed.

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who attend

Children's communication and language skills are effectively supported during story time, as they snuggle in too look at books. Children notice twinkling lights outside the window because they are moving in the wind. The observant childminder skilfully takes the opportunity to discuss the wind and talks about movement. As children dance and swing their arms, she provides a running commentary and praises them for their efforts. The childminder allows sufficient time for children to pursue their learning without interruption. This means that they are able to complete activities to their satisfaction and to return to activities. Effective learning takes place because the childminder monitors children's progress and involves parents in their learning, by sharing information between home and the setting. The childminder records children's achievements and uses the Development Matters guidance to identify corresponding age bands. This ensures children

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who attend

are progressing and the childminder is able to identify any areas for further development as they arise and plan accordingly.

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

Children are very happy and settled with the childminder, they form strong and trusting relationships with her because she interacts extremely warmly with them at all times. The childminder encourages playfulness, turn-taking and responses from babies and toddlers, as she engages them in peek-a-boo games and rhymes. Consequently, children's social and emotional development is advancing well. Transitions between home and the setting are effective and ensure that children feel safe and secure.

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

The environment is welcoming with displays of children's art and craft work. For example, children make decorations with salt dough and their hand prints are painted to show the face of Father Christmas. Children proudly hang them on a Christmas tree ready to take home. Play resources are plentiful, age-appropriate and of good quality. Children are confident and independent in their play, they can select what they want to play with as they are stored in clear stacker boxes. These are labelled with words and pictures, this means children begin to understand that print has meaning. Although children can clearly access resources, currently children's sensory experiences are not fully provided for. For example, there are less natural resources that children can use to explore textures.

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

Children begin to understand about healthy food because the childminder provides a range of nutritious food and snacks. She ensures dietary requirements are met by working closely with parents, keeping a record of what they have eaten during the day. Meal times are seen as opportunity for younger children to use their fingers, spoons and cups to feed themselves, thus supporting their developing self-reliance skills. Children's healthy lifestyles are further enhanced through outdoor play, fresh air and exercise as they experience a good range of physical play activities. For example, children visit local parks to experience a range of large play equipment and explore and investigate in the natural environment. They enjoy watching birds in the childminder's garden and visit the local duck pond.

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provision

The childminder's knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements is comprehensive. Therefore, children's safety is very well promoted. The childminder understands child protection procedures and knows which agencies to report to, should she have any concerns. Children's safety is further enhanced because the childminder keeps the premises secure at all times. Her risk assessments and continuous visual checks help to minimise risks within her home environment. Educational programmes cover all areas of learning and the childminder's monitoring and assessment procedures show that children are progressing well.

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provision

Through self-evaluation, the childminder targets her areas for improvement and identifies her training needs. The provision for children continuously improves, as the childminder considers the impact her service has on children's learning. Partnerships with parents are very good as the childminder works with them in sharing information about what children are learning at home and including this in her planning. Feedback from parents illustrates that they think highly of the service the childminder provides and are grateful to her commitment, in meeting their children's needs. Parents say that they recommend the childminder to others and they discuss how children are given time to settle in with her. One parent states how the childminder "made time to get to know my son before the agreement began". The childminder is very clear how she will work with other providers, when children are due to start the local pre-school and nursery, although as yet, this does

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provision

not apply to children that she cares for.

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provision

The childminder sets herself targets for improvement and prioritises her own training needs, ensuring she meets the needs of children who attend her inclusive provision. The childminder has produced a comprehensive range of policies and procedures that underpin her effective provision. These are shared with parents prior to children attending and the childminder continues to pro-actively share information with them about all aspects of their children's learning and development.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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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 EY447424 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 806255 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 2 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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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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