Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 July 2015 28 February 2012

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Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder and her assistants do not always adapt activities to meet children's individual learning needs. This means children do not make consistently good progress in their learning.  The childminder and her assistants interactions with the younger children are variable. As a result, activities lack good levels of challenge to excite and enthuse children in their play.  The childminder's systems for monitoring and improving the performance of her assistants are not fully established.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are kept safe because the childminder and her assistants have a good understanding of their responsibilities with regard to safeguarding and child protection.  The childminder is a good role model and consistently reminds children of the rules and boundaries. Consequently, children's behaviour is good.  Children follow good hygiene routines. They enjoy nutritious snacks and get lots of exercise. As a result, children are learning how to be healthy.  The childminder encourages parents to share their thoughts about the service she provides. In addition, she takes account of the advice given by her local authority development officer. These processes help to ensure that action plans are targeted to promote the improvement of the service provided.  Partnerships with other professionals are embedded. Information is effectively exchanged, which contributes to meeting children's needs.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 plan activities that take into account children's individual learning needs and interests to ensure they are motivated to learn  improve the quality of interactions with younger children to ensure they are challenged in their learning  develop and implement procedures to monitor the performance and support the professional development of assistants.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children's play, including adult-led and child-initiated activities.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector asked the childminder questions about her practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke to the childminder's assistants during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and the childminder's qualifications. She also looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form and discussed her improvement plan.  The inspector took account of the written feedback from parents.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder provides a range of activities and experiences, including outings to local parks and amenities. She carries out limited observations and assessments and uses the information gained to plan for the next steps in children's learning. However, activities are not always adapted to suit children's individual learning needs and interests. Consequently, children lose interest in activities because they are not challenged and become bored. Therefore, they are not fully supported to be engaged or concentrate on tasks. Consequently, children are not consistently making good progress in all aspects of their learning. The childminder and her assistants do not always fully support children to be engaged or to think for themselves during their play with them. This is because they do not initiate meaningful interactions. They do not ask appropriate questions to extend children's learning during play. As a result, activities do not always successfully motivate

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who attend. This requires improvement

two-year-old children to learn. This means that children, including those who speak English as an additional language, are not as well prepared as they could be for the next stage in their learning. The childminder prepares regular information to share with parents and others involved in children's care and learning. Parents are encouraged to share what their children are learning at home with the childminder. This gives the childminder some additional information to inform her planning.

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good

The childminder works efficiently with her assistants to meet children's needs and care routines consistently. The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. She organises the toys and resources well at a low level to enable children to make confident choices in their play. The childminder provides warm care to children, which means they form positive relationships with her and each other. During visits to groups, the children learn to share with larger numbers of children. This helps prepare children emotionally for the move to nursery or school.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has an understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder and one of her assistants have completed level 3 qualifications and attend regular training to keep their skills and knowledge up to date. The childminder monitors children's learning to identify any gaps where extra support may be needed. Therefore, children make some suitable progress in these areas given their starting points. The childminder has discussions with her assistants about their performance and responsibilities within the setting. However, these arrangements are not secure enough to ensure that professional development is prioritised and teaching continually improves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY282677 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 861118 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 28 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Rotherham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3 and works with two assistants. The childminder supports a number of children who speak English as an additional language. 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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