Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 May 2015 3 May 2012

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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 has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, enabling her to effectively meet children's needs. She lays a good foundation for children's development across the prime areas of learning. She builds on these to extend children's capabilities by introducing other activities, including early literacy.  The childminder introduces mathematical concepts and counting skills within children's play and everyday routines.  The childminder is a positive role model. Her consistent praise and continual reassurance has a positive impact on children's emotional well-being.  The childminder routinely carries out risk assessments and has a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures. This helps to ensure children are kept safe in her home.  The childminder monitors children's progress well to identify any gaps in their development. She carries out the required progress check for children aged between

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This provision is good

two and three years, so that she can put appropriate intervention into place if needed.  The childminder has a good capacity to maintain continuous improvement and is committed to developing her service for children and families.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always encourage parents to share information about their child's achievements 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

 develop further the methods for encouraging parents to be actively involved in their children's learning and development, for example, by asking them to share additional details of what their children can already do and their ongoing achievements at home, to ensure that all children make the best possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation, evidence of 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 looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form.

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who attend. This is good

The well-qualified childminder provides a stimulating range of activities to promote children's learning and development across the seven areas of learning. She is skilled in adapting them to meet needs of the differing ages in her care. As a result, all children are motivated learners and spend sustained periods of time engaged in play. For example, children enjoy creating a butterfly. Older children use scissors effectively to cut their chosen material into wing shapes. Younger children explore the glue and enjoy spreading it on their paper to make marks. The childminder naturally joins in with children's play, talking with them and supporting pronunciation of words, such as 'caterpillar' and 'chrysalis'. Younger children's babbling is responded to positively. As a result, children are developing early communication and language skills. Children make good progress in relation to their starting points and are well prepared for school. Parents are informed

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who attend. This is good

about their children's day through verbal feedback and a daily record. The childminder does not always encourage parents to share information about their child's achievements to involve them more in their learning.

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good

The childminder forms positive relationships and has developed secure attachments with children. They enjoy her cuddles, praise and consistent reassurance. They are confident and explore the environment freely. Children settle quickly because they attend settling-in sessions when they first start, as a result, they become familiar with their new surroundings. The childminder promotes children's good health well. For example, children independently wash their hands and understand why this is important to wash away the germs. The childminder provides children with a range of healthy snacks and meals to promote a healthy diet. Children have regular opportunities to be active and engage in physical play indoors and outdoors. The childminder teaches children to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn to walk up and down steps safely and have regular discussions about road safety. Children benefit from attending toddler groups at the local

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good

library to develop their social skills and they visit the school when collecting older children. This helps to prepare children emotionally for their move on to other settings and school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She is aware of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder implements effective policies and safe practices to promote children's well-being, health and safety. She shares these policies with parents. The childminder has effective systems to evaluate her practice to maintain good standards. She values professional development and implements new learning and ideas effectively. For example, she has developed her environment to better meet the needs of children. The childminder has a suitable overview of monitoring learning and experiences required to help children progress towards the early learning goals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437672 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 853863 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Dinnington. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, 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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