Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 April 2015 9 December 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 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

 Children are provided with stimulating and enjoyable first-hand learning experiences by the childminder who has an effective understanding of how children learn. Therefore, children's individual learning and development needs are very well met and they make good progress.  The childminder uses a variety of effective teaching strategies and questioning techniques to develop children's early communication skills.  The childminder is an excellent role model to children. Children behave exceptionally well and use good manners, which effectively supports them in their move on to school.  Children are very happy and well settled. This is a result of robust settling-in procedures and exceptionally caring relationships provided by the childminder.  Highly effective partnership working with parents and other providers results in the constant exchange of detailed information, supporting the promotion of children's

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This provision is good

individual care.  The childminder completes a self-evaluation form. This helps to drive improvements in the setting and further enhances good opportunities for children to develop.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder uses good questioning skills, but does not always give children sufficient time to answer or to think through their responses.

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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

 strengthen children's already good critical-thinking skills, for example, by giving children more time to process their thoughts and respond to questions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children's play, including adult-led and child-initiated activities.  The inspector looked at children's records, safeguarding procedures and a variety of other documentation.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from feedback the childminder had gathered.

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who attend. This is good

Teaching is good. The childminder provides children with a wide range of challenging opportunities, which are planned around their individual developmental needs and interests. She closely observes children and knows their likes, dislikes and what they can already do. The childminder completes regular assessments of children to monitor their progress across the seven areas of learning and identify what they need to learn next. As a result, all children make good progress, which helps them gain the skills needed to be ready for school. Children's understanding of shape, space and measure is developed when using jugs, bottles and funnels in the water tray. The childminder asks children open-ended questions to extend their knowledge. However, she does not always give children sufficient time to answer, or to think through their responses. Children thrive as they choose whether to play indoors or outside with the stimulating toys and natural

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who attend. This is good

opportunities provided. For example, they explore natural and every day items, such as, chains, ribbons and brushes, which stimulate their imagination and curiosity. Their exploration and investigation skills are promoted when they dig in the nature area for worms and spiders. All these activities mean children are absorbed and engaged in purposeful play.

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outstanding

Children form exceptionally strong bonds and secure emotional attachments with the childminder because she knows them extremely well. She is an excellent role model because she treats children with the upmost respect, which helps them to gain an excellent sense of well-being and belonging. These positive attachments are further enriched by excellent partnerships with parents. The childminder has developed highly effective relationships with local schools and nurseries to support children exceptionally well for the emotional changes ahead. The childminder provides an excellent range of nutritious home-cooked healthy meals and snacks for the children. During this time, children enjoy sitting together and consequently, develop very good independence and social skills. The indoor and outdoor environment is exceptionally well organised by the childminder and is child-orientated. Children chose where to play, which effectively

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outstanding

promotes their physical skills and supports children to be active learners.

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provision is good

The childminder implements clear processes and policies to support the effective delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder clearly understands how to safeguard and protect children from harm. She demonstrates sound understanding of the indicators that would cause concern and the procedures to follow in order to promote the welfare of the children. This results in children's health and safety being protected at all times. The well-qualified childminder is committed to developing her good-quality provision and attends relevant training to continually effectively develop her knowledge and skills. Consequently, children make good progress in their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY373088 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 858162 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 December 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008. She lives in a house in Rotherham. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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