Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 March 2015 15 June 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 Outstanding 1

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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

 Teaching is good. Children make good progress towards the early learning goals because the childminder motivates them through planning and providing activities that successfully extend, challenge and support their individual interests.  The childminder has positive partnerships with parents. Parents are actively encouraged to add comments to children's records of assessment and be involved in the next steps in their child's learning. Therefore, children flourish in the childminder's care.  The childminder forms exceptional, warm and caring bonds with children. She provides them with lots of praise and reassurance. As a result, children thrive in her care and show high levels of self-confidence and motivation in activities.  Children's safety and well-being are of paramount importance to the childminder. She is highly attentive to children's needs and is constantly vigilant to ensure that any hazards

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This provision is good

are successfully minimised. The childminder has an excellent understanding of her robust safeguarding procedures and regularly updates her training in this crucial area of practice.  The childminder is committed to providing a quality provision for all children. She is motivated, focused and continues to embed her good systems into practice as she strives to make continuous improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Partnerships with some other settings are not fully explored to share children's learning more extensively and offer more consistency in making the best possible 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

 improve partnership working with other settings that children attend further, to ensure that there is continuity in children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's house and talked with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premise used for childminding.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation, evidence of the suitability of household members and a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, as recorded in written questionnaires and reference letters.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed the provider's hardcopy self-evaluation form.

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who attend. This is good

Teaching is good because the childminder provides a varied range of interesting play experiences, which ignite children's curiosity. Children make choices as they decide what they want to play with in the well-resourced learning environment. Resources and activities are easily accessible and children confidently explore their surroundings to initiate their own learning. For example, children use binoculars to investigate and watch the birds in the garden. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to develop their language and communication skills through the use of books and singing their favourite songs. She knows the children very well and talks in detail about their strengths and areas for further development. The childminder supports children's development well and provides a solid base for future progress and learning experiences as they move on to their next stage in learning.

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outstanding

The childminder's highly-effective interactions with children show that she thoroughly enjoys spending time with them. She is an excellent role model to children. Therefore, children behave exceptionally well, creating a vibrant and happy atmosphere for all. The childminder provides children with excellent opportunities to be independent. For example, they cut their own fruit at snack time and learn how to use knives safely. Children feel emotionally ready for their eventual move on to school. This is because of the childminder's excellent understanding of children's individual needs and successful planning of specific activities to aid their move. Children have regular access to fresh air and outdoor play. For example, they enjoy visiting local activity parks and regular walks to feed the ducks.

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provision is good

The childminder successfully monitors the educational programmes to ensure that children make good progress. She has an effective knowledge and understanding of the learning requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She updates her knowledge through personal research and accessing relevant training courses. For example, she supports children's curiosity and investigative skills through providing a range of natural and household materials for them to explore. In addition, the childminder actively participates in a local cluster group of other childminders, sharing ideas and good practice. Through self-evaluation, she takes into account the views of children and their parents and uses these to reflect on the quality of her provision. This enables her to identify areas for development and plan for changes and improvements. The childminder is aware of the benefits of sharing information with other early years providers, in order to provide

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provision is good

continuity of learning for children. She exchanges information with some of the other settings that children attend to share good practice. She has not yet explored ways of strengthening these partnerships, particularly when other providers are less forthcoming in response to her approach.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY301254 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 861751 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005. She lives in a house in Rotherham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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