Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20/12/2013 19/12/2011

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early years provision

This inspection: 1 Previous inspection: 2 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 1 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 1

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This provision is outstanding

 Children make rapid progress in their learning and development because the childminder expertly tailors activities to meet their individual needs.  Children are emotionally secure because the settling in programme is excellent enabling children to form emotional attachments to the childminder who promotes their self- esteem incredibly well.  The childminder meticulously completes thorough assessments of the children. Consequently, the childminder knows their stage of development precisely and is able to promptly identify any gaps in the children's learning.  The childminder has an exceptional understanding of safeguarding children and uses her expert knowledge to protect their welfare and promote their safety at all times.  Detailed monitoring and evaluation processes ensure that the views of children and parents are used to identify the childminder's priorities for improvement. As a result, future improvements are sharply focused to bring about the most improvements that

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This provision is outstanding

will benefit children and their families.

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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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled 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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector scrutinised a range of written documents including children's development records and assessments.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took a tour of the premises and viewed the risk assessments for the home, outings and activities.  The inspector observed a craft activity and a snack time.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2011 and is on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her two daughters and husband in a house in Rotherham. The whole of the ground floor and the rear garden is used for childminding. The family has a pet dog and three guinea pigs. The childminder attends various toddler groups and activities at the local children's centre. She visits the shops and park on a regular basis and collects children from the local schools and pre-schools. There are currently 19 children on roll, seven of whom are in the early years age group and attend for a variety of sessions. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She is a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years.

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

 create further areas indoors in which young children can sit and chat with friends, such as a snug den and cosy spaces to consolidate their personal, social and emotional development.

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who attend

Children thrive in the childminder's warm, inviting and stimulating home. The childminder is extremely knowledgeable about each child's individual next steps in learning and these are sharply focused around activities that interest the children the most. Consequently, children become deeply involved in the exciting activities. Children thoroughly enjoy making Christmas centrepieces out of a range of craft materials. The childminder encourages them to discuss the colours of the materials they choose and describe what each item is. This promotes children's communication skills incredibly well, as they eagerly take turns to join in the discussion. The childminder expertly introduces mathematical concepts into the activity, by talking to the children about measuring the tinsel, to ensure it is the correct size for their centrepiece. This provides children with great opportunities to explore length and size. The childminder ensures that children are exceptionally well

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who attend

prepared for school when the time comes. For example, she sets up 'classroom' activities for the day and practises routines, such as 'registration time' with the children. This is further enhanced by the well-planned activities, such as reading, number recognition and phonics activities. Children delight in making cinnamon infused play dough, which stimulates their senses and helps them to explore new smells. The 'hairdressers' which has been set up to support children's interests, provides an excellent opportunity for the children to learn about the different roles in society, as they talk about different peoples' jobs and what they entail. Children love playing in the garden where they have free access to a range of resources. Indoors they readily select a wide range of books and equipment. However, there is scope to create further areas indoors, in which young children can sit and chat with their friends, to extend their personal, social and emotional development.

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who attend

The childminder's planning is exceptional. She completes detailed observations that parents contribute to, which clearly identify highly challenging next steps for the children to work towards. For example, to promote children's physical development, she has planned a 'bivvy building' activity in the park and garden. The childminder completes accurate assessments of the children's progress, which are monitored closely to ensure that the children make outstanding progress in their learning and development.

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who attend

The childminder works tirelessly with parents to involve them in their children's learning. For example, she arranges school visits and accompanies the parent and child when they are visiting the school and holds regular sessions for parents to share their child's learning at home. The childminder completes the progress check at age two and this is a collaborative document which involves parents and other professionals or settings involved with the child and family.

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

The childminder uses every opportunity to teach the children about keeping themselves safe. For example, she demonstrates to the children how to safely use scissors when making Christmas centrepieces. Children behave exceptionally well, because the childminder has established clear boundaries with the children, which they are involved in reviewing. Children are becoming increasingly independent because the childminder involves them in everyday routine tasks, such as preparing their own meals and snacks. The foods provided are both nutritious and well balanced which is helping the children to develop an understanding of healthy lifestyles. To support children in readiness for school, the childminder allows the children to make their own packed lunches once a week and self-select from menus, so that children are prepared for meal times at school. Snack times are a very exciting time in the chidminder's care. For example, the children are

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

playing outside in nativity dressing-up clothes. So as not to disrupt children's play, the childminder expertly takes a baby and a manger outside and fills it with real straw. She then begins to pretend to feed the baby with the snack that the children prepared earlier. This instantly captures the children's interest and they happily munch on their snack whilst continuing their role play. The childminder places particular emphasis on the importance of physical exercise. The children have a thoroughly enjoyable time with the childminder and happily explore an abundance of excellent quality resources and equipment.

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

Children are emotionally secure because the settling-in programme is excellent and the childminder promotes children's self-esteem incredibly well. For example, children build up their time with the childminder and she obtains meticulously detailed information from parents, to enable her to create a care and learning plan, to support children from the outset. Transitions to other settings and school are very well managed. This is because the childminder has developed excellent relationships with local schools and professionals. Children have excellent relationships with the childminder because she is highly responsive to their needs. Children are encouraged to work cooperatively together, for example, to prepare their own snacks, which promotes their personal, social and emotional development exceptionally well.

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provision

Children are making rapid progress in their learning because the childminder has an exceptional knowledge of the learning and development requirements. For example, she meticulously monitors the educational programme to ensure it is sharply focused on helping the children to achieve their next steps in learning. Links with schools and other professionals further supports the children's exceptional all-round development. This is also complemented by the childminder's collaborative work with parents, to involve them in their children's learning.

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provision

The childminder has an excellent knowledge of safeguarding children. For example, she is aware of who to contact if she has a concern, the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and what and who to report significant events, including notifying changes to Ofsted. The safeguarding policy is robust and this is shared with parents, along with an abundance of useful information during induction. Safeguarding procedures include great detail. For example, they cover social networking sites, cameras, videos and the use of mobile phones. The childminder follows this policy consistently. For example, she obtains written consent from parents to use photographs and videos on parent and social networking sites, which provides parents with the opportunity to witness first hand, what their child has been doing throughout the day. This information is included in all risk assessments and these are regularly reviewed, based on any arising concerns or hazards. Accident and

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provision

medication records are fully implemented and the childminder checks the suitability of visitors before allowing them to enter the premises.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates an excellent capacity to improve. For example, detailed monitoring and evaluation processes ensure that the views of children and parents are used to identify the childminder's priorities for improvement. As a result, future improvements are sharply focused to bring about the improvements that will benefit children and their families the most. The childminder is eager to develop her own professional practice and has recently completed a level 3 qualification in childcare. Parents are highly complimentary about the childminder's care and state, 'my child is making excellent progress and the care is amazing. We love the care that she offers and are delighted'.

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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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. 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

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. 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 EY429896 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 948304 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 19

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: 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, which are usually the childminder’s 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

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