Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 March 2015 16 March 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder works with parents and other professionals to assess children's development. This ensures there is a shared approach that promotes consistency in children's learning and supports their good progress.  The childminder gathers information from parents about children's starting points and their interests. She uses this information to plan a good balance of child-initiated play and adult-led activities. These target children's learning needs from the outset.  Safeguarding is central to the childminder's practice. She encourages children to identify potential hazards. This means they are developing a thorough understanding of how to keep themselves safe.  The childminder understands children's need for additional emotional support during periods of change. Her caring manner ensures children build warm, secure relationships from the start of their care.  The childminder evaluates her practice, which gives her a good understanding of her

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This provision is good

strengths and weaknesses. She seeks the views of parents and children and takes their views into account.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of all the learning opportunities provided by the outdoor environment.  The childminder does not fully support children's understanding of equality and the diverse community they live in. Children's home languages and cultures are not always effectively promoted within the setting.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 enhance the educational programmes for children by exploring the wide range of learning opportunities that the outdoor environment can offer in all weathers; for example, investigating how the environment changes when it rains  extend children's understanding of equality and diversity by teaching them about the diverse community they live in; for example, consider how children's home languages and cultures can be promoted more effectively within the setting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from the childminder's own evaluation.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

Children freely access a wide range of toys and resources that help them develop independence. Their independent play is balanced very well with a good range of adult-led activities. These help to promote children's learning and development across the seven areas of learning. For example, children develop imaginative play using baby dolls and the toy kitchen. The childminder sits with children to offer support. She effectively uses opportunities to repeat children's language and introduce new words. For instance, she introduces mathematical language by talking about shape and size during daily routines. The childminder effectively supports children's literacy skills by helping them to recognise familiar letters. The childminder finds out what children are learning in school and continues this learning with similar activities in her setting. This supports consistency for children. The childminder includes parents in the assessment of their children's progress.

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who attend. This is good

This ensures the monitoring of children's progress is accurate and parents are well informed.

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good

The childminder's home is welcoming and secure. Children have positive relationships with the childminder and her family. Her praise and encouragement promotes their self-esteem and confidence. Children enjoy physical play in the garden and while on outings to local parks. Children learn to assess potential risks to themselves during walks. The childminder does not always consider how outdoor learning opportunities can be used to extend children's understanding of the world. The childminder promotes children's understanding of healthy lifestyles by encouraging them to eat healthy snacks and meals. Children benefit from trips to playgroups to develop their social skills. They are encouraged to share and take turns, which helps to prepare them for the move on to nursery or school. The childminder does not always extend children's understanding of equality and diversity, to fully prepare them for the diverse social environment of school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements and how to keep children safe. Risk assessments of her premises and the places children visit are completed to ensure any hazards to children are identified. All policies and procedures are shared with parents so they have a good understanding of the service the childminder provides. The childminder shares good practice with other childminders and accesses training to improve her knowledge. She has successfully addressed weaknesses identified at previous inspections and uses her skills to deliver good-quality provision. Effective planning and assessment means children enjoy a high standard of care and learning opportunities that promote their well-being and development. The childminder evaluates her practice. She seeks the views of parents and involves children in planning activities. These help to make sure her provision effectively meets the needs of all children

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY316980 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 856824 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in the North Anston area of Sheffield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a formal childcare qualification equivalent to level 3.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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