Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 March 2015 20 November 2008

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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 provides good opportunities for children to acquire the necessary skills they need for their move on to school. This is because she provides interesting educational programmes that cover the seven areas of learning.  The childminder provides a warm and nurturing environment in which children can relax and feel at home. Children have access to a good range of resources, including every day household objects. Children add rice and rolled up pieces of foil to plastic bottles, making their own musical instruments.  Children show they feel safe and have formed secure emotional bonds with the childminder. Babies explore independently, returning to the childminder for a cuddle and reassurance when needed.  The childminder effectively promotes the safeguarding and welfare requirements. Children are kept safe because the childminder has a good understanding of child protection procedures.

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This provision is good

 The childminder attends training courses. She keeps up to date with practice changes and teaching ideas. This helps the childminder to build on her existing skills and teaching approach.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always encourage parents to share information about their child's learning at home.  The childminder does not consistently use observation to precisely plan, in order to maximise children's progress.

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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

 encourage parents to share what their children achieve at home and use this information to work together so that children's learning is maximised  consistently use information gained from observations, so that planned activities are even more sharply focused to make sure that children make rapid progress in their learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in three playrooms and looked at other areas used for childminding, including the outside area.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector asked the childminder questions about her practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of all household members, and the childminder's qualifications. She also looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form and discussed her improvement plan.  The inspector took account of parents' written views on the quality of the provision.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has good knowledge of the areas of learning. She delivers good-quality learning experiences through effective teaching. The childminder makes good use of opportunities to engage in conversation with children. Children talk about their parents, explaining their job roles. The childminder provides occasions for children to demonstrate the language for shape and size. Children identify the biggest and smallest squares, triangles and love hearts. They attempt to fit tops on to bottles, recognising that the bottle tops are shaped like a circle. Babies put a phone to their ear, saying 'hiya'. They attempt, sometimes successfully, to fit shapes into spaces. Babies look at themselves in the mirror and the childminder talks with them about what they see. The childminder uses information from parents to establish children's interests, starting points and abilities. She talks with parents about their children's daily achievements. However, the childminder

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who attend. This is good

does not consistently ask about children's learning at home, to link with their achievements at the setting.

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good

Children benefit from regular trips to the toddler group, developing their social skills and confidence. They visit the local church, learning about their community and religion. Children develop positive attitudes to others and to learning that helps them to prepare emotionally for their move on to school. Children behave well because the childminder uses praise to motivate them. Babies are beginning to understand some boundaries. Children learn about sharing and taking turns. Children get plenty of fresh air. They have good opportunities to be active and engage in physical play. Children play in the garden and visit the local park. They learn how to keep themselves safe and wear helmets when they ride their scooters in the park. Parents provide healthy packed lunches, which help children to develop a clear understanding of food that is good for them. Children follow good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands before food and after going to the

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provision is good

The childminder carries out daily checks to ensure any risks are identified and children can play safely. She observes children as they play and she uses this information to plan children's next steps in learning. Monitoring ensures that planning, observation and assessment work well to support children's good progress and development. However, the childminder does not always use information from observations to plan activities to be even more sharply focused. The childminder takes into account the views of parents and children. She uses self-evaluation to implement action plans that support children's achievements over time. The childminder has established good links with other childminders in the area to share relevant practice and information. This contributes to promoting consistency in children's care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 303078 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 867430 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 November 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Anston, Sheffield. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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