Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 June 2015 29 June 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching is outstanding. The childminder provides children with an individually tailored range of high-quality learning experiences. As a result, all children make excellent progress in their learning, given their starting points  The dedicated indoor and outdoor playrooms create a stimulating environment for children. All areas of learning are effectively promoted and children benefit from a first- class range of play materials and experiences.  The childminder places the utmost importance on safeguarding children. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience about how to safeguard children, and how to identify if they are at risk from harm.  Highly effective partnerships between the childminder, parents and other providers ensure children's unique needs are known and exceptionally well met.  Children make excellent progress because there is a superb balance of child-initiated and adult-led activities that are supported by high-quality teaching. As a result, children

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This provision is outstanding

are stimulated and motivated to learn.  The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills extremely well. She links everyday routines, such as snack time and nappy changing, to sing songs and rhymes. Consequently, children hear words in relevant a context and make excellent progress in their understanding and speaking skills.  The childminder continuously strives to improve her provision. She actively seeks out opportunities to extend her professional knowledge and is eager to apply what she learns.

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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

 enhance the already excellent outdoor area by further extending the opportunities for water play to promote even more ways for children to explore and investigate.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching and learning activities taking place in the house and garden.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided in written testimonies.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's observation and assessment records, the register of attendance and sampled other documentation, including suitability checks for household members.  The inspector and the childminder discussed the childminder's qualification, how she evaluates her provision and improvement plans.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Children thrive and are stimulated to learn in this very welcoming child-focused environment. There is an extremely sharp focus on helping children to acquire communication and language skills, and on promoting their physical, personal, social and emotional development. The childminder makes excellent use of her knowledge gained from her qualification and ongoing training to deliver high-quality learning experiences for children. There are plentiful, high-quality and extremely well chosen resources that support a wide range of exciting and interesting activities. Resources are accessible, so that children have excellent opportunities to initiate their own play. For instance, babies notice bubbles as they explore and investigate wet sponges. They squeeze the sponge and giggle as they press it down into a water-filled tray. Toddlers delight in scooping sand, transferring it into different containers. As a result, they develop the small muscle skills

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who attend. This is outstanding

needed for early writing. Children learn actively and acquire the skills and knowledge they need when they move on to other settings, including school.

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outstanding

The childminder's obvious enjoyment of her role ensures that children form exceptionally strong bonds and attachments with her. Children listen and respond positively to the childminder, and thrive in her care. The childminder provides a highly stimulating, age- appropriate environment that children thoroughly enjoy. She is an excellent role model to the children in her care. The childminder carefully models effective hygiene practices, such as teaching children the importance of washing their hands. The childminder is calm, patient and sensitive to children's individual needs. Partnerships with parents are exemplary, trusting and strong, enabling the childminder to tailor the individual care and learning children receive.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder fully understands and meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage extremely well. The childminder has an excellent knowledge of each child's abilities. Her accurate assessments ensure any concerns regarding children's development are identified and quickly addressed. The childminder is inspirational in her pursuit of excellence, and is an active and self-motivated learner. She sets herself challenging goals to further develop her already first-class practice. In addition, the childminder links with other local childminders to share ideas and provide mutual professional support. The childminder consults children and parents when she evaluates her service. Therefore, any changes she makes are relevant and effective. The childminder has identified there is room to further improve the opportunities for even more exciting water play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY331693 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 856988 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in the Kimberworth area of Rotherham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare 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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