Baker, Sarah

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 May 2015 23 April 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

 Children form warm and loving relationships with the childminder and her assistant. This helps children to develop strong bonds and promotes their emotional well-being.  Children's behaviour is managed well. They are helped to understand their own feelings and the effect their actions have on others. As a result, they learn to share and play cooperatively.  Safeguarding procedures are secure. Consequently, all children are kept safe from harm. The childminder has an excellent knowledge of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare.  A strong focus on the prime areas of learning for the youngest children ensures that they make good progress from their starting points. Children have secure foundations, which help them to develop the skills they need for their learning in school.  Children follow good hygiene routines and they enjoy healthy snacks and meals, which promotes their good health.

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This provision is good

 The dedicated playroom creates an enabling environment for children, to promote independence and to engage them in purposeful play. Children benefit from a first-class range of play materials and experiences that promote their learning and development.  Children develop a good mathematical understanding, as the childminder effectively introduces counting, shape and size into their play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not give parents enough information about how they can continue to guide their child's learning at home.

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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

 support parents more effectively to guide their children's learning at home, for example, by sharing ideas for activities they can do together.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home, both inside and in the garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and from parent questionnaires.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's and her assistant's qualifications, and the suitability of all adults living at the premises.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder extends children's communication and language skills very well. She talks about the shapes of the jigsaw puzzle pieces and asks questions to promote their learning. She repeats mispronounced words, such as 'tractor', correctly, with an emphasis on the initial-letter sound, as they share books together. The childminder also explains and describes what they are doing. For example, children make chocolate cornflake buns. She talks about the colour, texture and putting them into the cold fridge to set. Consequently, children become good communicators. The childminder has developed a good observation, assessment and planning process, based around children's interests and next steps in children's learning. However, this is not always used effectively to provide ideas and strategies for parents to extend children's learning at home. The childminder checks the quality of her teaching and the progress that children

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who attend. This is good

are making. This helps her to identify any gaps in children's learning.

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good

The childminder is fully committed to ensuring children's personal, social and emotional skills are developed well. She praises children for their achievements. As a result, children have high levels of self-esteem and confidence. The childminder is a positive role model and explains to children what is expected of them. The outdoor area is stimulating and offers children a wide range of physical experiences. Children play with sand and water. They develop their physical skills as they turn on the tap to fill the sink and make sandcastles. They regularly meet with other children and adults when they attend the variety of different playgroups in the local area. This helps them to develop their social skills and learn how to form relationships with others, in preparation for school. The childminder works well with other settings. She has regular communication with other providers as she takes and collects older children to and from school. This ensures

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good

information relating to children's progress and development is consistently shared. Parents are extremely happy with the service the childminder provides.

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provision is good

The experienced and qualified childminder works with an assistant at busy times throughout the week. They have a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements and how to keep children safe. Risk assessments are in place and the childminder regularly reviews the safety of her home. There are systems in place for the childminder and her assistant to share good practice and ideas with each other. They reflect on training and put into practice what they have learned. This helps to make improvements to the quality of children's care and learning. The childminder checks the quality of her provision and the work of her assistant. She seeks the views of parents via questionnaires and has begun to seek the views of children. For example, they help decide the weekly menus. She has successfully addressed the recommendations raised at her last inspection and identifies priorities for improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY299038 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 861669 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 20

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Greasborough, Rotherham. She works with an assistant for part of the week. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3 and her assistant holds a relevant qualification at level 2. The provision operates from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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