Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 July 2015 4 September 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 works closely with parents and other providers to assess the children's development. This ensures there is a shared approach that promotes consistency in children's learning.  The childminder uses information from assessments to plan a wide range of activities that capture children's interests. Children are stimulated to learn, which means they make good progress in all areas of learning and development.  Children enjoy sensory play with a wide range of media. They explore different textures, such as paint and wood shavings, and they make their own sounds using home-made musical instruments.  Safeguarding is central to the childminder's practice and she encourages children to identify potential hazards during their play. This means they are developing a thorough understanding of how to keep themselves safe.  The childminder accesses training to develop her knowledge and skills. This means

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This provision is good

children benefit from independent play and adult-led activities that are supported by good quality teaching.  The childminder regularly thinks about her practice. She works with her assistants to develop action plans that support the continual improvement of the provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not fully challenge children's critical-thinking skills.  The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities during children's play to build on their developing vocabulary.

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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

 make the most of opportunities during children's play to extend their critical thinking  utilise every opportunity to build on children's vocabulary and introduce them to an even wider range of words.

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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 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 from the childminder's review of her practice.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has planned the environment well, both inside and out. Children freely access a wide range of resources that reflect their interests and encourage them to explore. Their independent play is balanced very well with adult-led activities that target children's next steps in learning. For example, children begin to develop control over small tools as they use scissors. Children have some opportunities to problem solve as they use construction materials to make a model of their house. However, the childminder does not always capture the opportunity to challenge children's thinking. For example, she does not encourage them to explore their thinking further or think about how things could be done differently. The childminder effectively supports children's developing language by using repetition and encouraging them to pronounce words correctly. She shares stories with children and makes good use of props and puppets to support their understanding of

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who attend. This is good

written language. As a result, children are making strong progress in their communication and language skills. However, the childminder does not always use every opportunity to introduce new words and extend children's developing vocabulary.

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good

The childminder's home is welcoming and safe. The childminder frequently asks children for help with simple tasks. This gives them a sense of responsibility and promotes their self-esteem. Photographs of children's friends and families promote a sense of belonging. Parents comment that the setting is a 'Home from home'. The childminder completes risk assessments for the premises and outings to minimise potential hazards to children. Children enjoy time in the fresh air every day. The childminder encourages them to make healthy choices about the food they eat and encourages parents to provide healthy options in children's lunches. Children learn to attend to their own personal care needs in readiness for school. Children behave well because the childminder is a good role model. She encourages children to use good manners, be kind and play cooperatively. The childminder offers children high levels of support during changes in their lives. This helps

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good

them through transitions and prepares them emotionally for the eventual move on to school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a thorough knowledge of the learning and development requirements and child protection issues. All policies and procedures are shared with parents so they have a good understanding of the service the childminder provides. The childminder ensures assistants have appropriate training. She draws on their knowledge and skills to develop the provision to a high standard. She also shares good practice with other childminders. Effective planning and assessment means children enjoy a good standard of care and learning opportunities that promote their continuing development. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children. This means her practice is regularly reviewed and action is taken to address any areas identified for improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 303076 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 867429 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 September 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in the Anston area of Sheffield. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with her assistants.

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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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