Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 April 2015 1 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 knows the children well. She provides a broad range of activities and resources, which are of interest to the children. This supports their development and learning.  The childminder uses accurate observations and assessments to help to clearly identify children's next steps in their learning. She uses this information alongside effective teaching strategies, so that children continue to make good progress.  Children form strong bonds and secure emotional attachments with the childminder. The childminder treats children with kindness and care, which helps them to gain a sense of well-being and belonging.  Partnerships with others, including the local schools, are very strong. Relevant information is shared about children so that they benefit from continuity in their care and early education.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather enough details about children's prior learning when they first start with her.

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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 the level of detail gathered from parents about children's prior learning, so that initial plans to help children move forward are more accurate.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked through children's assessment records and reviewed a selection of records, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults on the premises.  The inspector checked the childminder's training and improvement plan.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder observes children and accurately assesses their learning and development. She uses this knowledge to plan activities and experiences that will help them learn more. The childminder knows the children well and how they learn best. She shares information daily with parents and gains some basic information about children's routines and interests when they start with her. However, she does not always seek enough information about children's prior learning to enable her to precisely assess their starting points. The childminder knows that communication, personal, social and physical development form the basis for future learning. She ensures that children have an abundance of learning opportunities in these areas. She also offers opportunities for learning across all seven areas of learning, which prepare children for their move to school. For example, children are developing their physical skills as they plant strawberries

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who attend. This is good

outside. They explore sensory experiences by smelling the herbs they are planting. Mathematical development and early understanding of numbers and colours is well supported by counting different coloured balls into numbered jars. Understanding of the world is promoted by exploring the life cycle of the frog. The childminder accurately assesses where children may need additional support and engages with parents to secure this.

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good

The children have a warm and caring bond with the childminder. Behaviour is very good because the childminder is a positive role model and children are aware of boundaries. Children's independence and understanding of safety is extremely well developed. For example, children learn to cut their own fruit at snack time with safety knives to create fruit sushi. They use scissors effectively as part of their creative play. The childminder has organised the indoor and outdoor environment to promote both independence and learning. Children are regularly taken on outings to the local park and library. They develop their social skills when they access toddler groups and visit their local school. This supports them emotionally with their next move on to school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements and understands her responsibility for safeguarding children. All required documentation is maintained well and is successfully used to ensure the safe and efficient management of her provision. The childminder has carried out an evaluation of her provision, identifying areas for development. She holds a level 3 qualification and undertakes regular training courses to update her knowledge. In addition, the childminder actively participates in a local cluster group of other childminders, regularly sharing ideas and good practice. As a result, children benefit from continually improving practice. The childminder has made positive progress since her last inspection.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 303128 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 864761 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 December 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1989. She lives in a suburb of Rotherham. She operates all year round, from Monday to Friday 7.00am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a Level 3 qualification in childcare and education.

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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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