Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 April 2015 17 December 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 ensures children settle quickly into her care. This is because she builds effective relationships and attachments with them from the start. As a result, children are happy, confident and self-assured.  Children's behaviour is good. This is because the childminder consistently and clearly, reminds children of what she expects of them. She praises them on their achievements which raises their self-esteem.  The childminder's childcare qualification and training, ensures she has a secure understanding of how children learn through play. She successfully promotes their development through positive and meaningful interactions.  Effective relationships with parents and other provisions children attend, are established. This ensures children receive consistency in their care and learning. As a result, children are ready for the next stage in their learning, such as school.  The childminder effectively evaluates the service she provides. She identifies what she

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This provision is good

needs to do next, in order to continually improve outcomes for children.  The childminder has as secure knowledge of her responsibilities in keeping children safe. She carries out effective risk assessments to promote their safety and welfare.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder misses opportunities to help children further develop their mathematical skills.  The organisation of some routines, such as snack time, does not always support children's continuous learning.  The childminder does not always help children to understand the importance and benefits of handwashing.

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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

 talk to children about different sizes and shapes during activities more, such as table top counting games, to help them further develop their skills in mathematics  improve the organisation of snack time to ensure it does not interrupt children's play and learning, for example, by allowing children to finish off their chosen task to their satisfaction  help children learn more about the importance of hand washing, for example, by talking to them about the benefits of washing their hands to stop germs from spreading.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas used by the children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked the evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of her household.  The inspector looked at children's records and their assessments files. The inspector also looked at a sample of the childminder's policies and procedures, including the safeguarding policy. The inspector also looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from their written comments.

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who attend. This is good

The well-qualified childminder uses her knowledge and skills well. She provides a wide variety of experiences and activities, which support children's development in all seven areas of learning. As a result, children make good progress in their learning. Children have good opportunities to independently explore, investigate, and play imaginatively. Furthermore, the childminder also ensures activities are purposefully planned to identify and support children's next steps in their learning. For example, the childminder uses table-top games to help children enhance their mathematical skills. She helps children to count and colour match well. However, on occasions she misses the opportunity for children to talk about the size and shape of pieces of fruit during the activity. Children thoroughly enjoy playing imaginatively and cooperatively outside and inside. They pretend to be at the seaside and use their language skills well. The childminder is a good role

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who attend. This is good

model as she encourages them to talk about what they enjoy eating at the seaside. Children use a wide range of descriptive words to describe the ice creams they are pretending to eat.

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good

Children's emotional well-being is promoted well. The childminder provides a range of healthy meals, snacks and drinks, which meets children's individual dietary needs. The childminder recognises the importance of supporting children's independence skills well. For example, children wash their hands by themselves and the childminder ensures children take an active part in preparing their own snacks. They cut up fruit and share out the pieces equally between them. However, the childminder does not always help children learn about how to stop germs from spreading. She does not always talk to them about why it is important to wash their hands before they eat their food. Sometimes, the childminder interrupts children's outdoor play for them to have a snack. This means that on occasions, children are unable to complete their activities, and learning is not maximised.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is aware of her responsibilities, and has a range of policies and procedures to support children's learning, welfare and safety. The childminder ensures that her training is updated regularly. For example, she completes regular child protection training. This ensures she is clear on what to do, should she have any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder evaluates her setting and takes into account the views of those who use it. She has effectively addressed the recommendations made at her last inspection. For example, the childminder now links observations of individual children's learning and development more sharply. As a result, she quickly identifies further targets and challenges for them so that they make good progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY392673 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 859457 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 December 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Shireoaks, near Worksop, north Nottinghamshire. The childminding provision operates all year round, from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an early years qualification at 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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