Smith, Kerry Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 August 2015 15 February 2011

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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 obviously enjoys teaching and caring for children. Children, therefore, feel secure and happy in her company. Children develop good self-confidence and their emotional well-being is promoted.  Children develop strong language and communication skills because the childminder engages them in conversations regularly, building on their vocabulary and encouraging them to be confident to speak out.  Teaching is good. The childminder and her assistant complete accurate assessments of children's progress and confidently plan stimulating activities that are linked to their interests.  Children are kept safe and their well-being is protected. There are good procedures in place to identify and check that children are kept safe in the childminder's home and on outings. The childminder is familiar with local safeguarding procedures and is alert to signs that indicate that children may be at risk of abuse.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is dedicated to improving her knowledge and skills. She regularly attends training and she works closely with other local childcare professionals. The childminder continually develops her teaching and improves outcomes for children.  The childminder has developed strong partnerships with parents. She regularly shares information about their children's progress. Parents are well supported to guide their child's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use questioning to challenge children and fully extend their learning.

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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

 maximise the use of effective questioning skills to help children fully explore their thoughts and ideas, so that they make more rapid progress in their learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed all areas used by the children.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder, her assistant and other family members.  The inspector took account of parents spoken to as part of the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records and assessments and a sample of policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder and her assistant who are very attentive to the children's needs. The childminder is well qualified. This is reflected in the good quality teaching she demonstrates. The childminder observes children during their play and uses this information to identify what they need to learn next. She uses a tracking system to regularly check on children's progress. The childminder focuses on children's interests and achievements, in order to provide enjoyable learning experiences. As a result, children make good progress in their learning and development, in readiness for school. Children play with a wide range of toys and games inside and outside. The childminder generally uses effective questioning skills to encourage children to think critically and problem solve. However, there are some occasions when the childminder does not stretch and challenge children to make even better progress in their learning.

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who attend. This is good

This is because the childminder sometimes misses the opportunity to encourage the children to fully explore their own thoughts and ideas.

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good

The children have a warm and caring bond with the childminder. Behaviour is very good because the childminder is a positive role model and children are aware of boundaries. The childminder encourages parents to visit her setting with their children as many times as they like, before leaving their child in her care. Children feel safe, secure and settle quickly. The childminder offers lots of praise and encouragement, recognising children's efforts and achievements. This builds children's self-esteem and confidence. The childminder makes the environment visually stimulating with pictures and photographs to interest children. She organises the space and resources effectively so that children can move around safely and initiate their own play. The childminder teaches children about the importance of healthy lifestyles and provides healthy snacks. Children develop good self-care skills.

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provision is good

The childminder and her assistant have secure knowledge of both the learning and development and the safeguarding and welfare requirements. Recommendations from the previous inspection have been successfully addressed, demonstrating the childminder's ability to reflect and improve on her practice. The childminder is committed to improving her knowledge and skills, and those of her assistant. She is currently undertaking a higher level qualification to develop and improve her practice and further develop positive outcomes for children. The childminder and her assistant observe one another's interactions with the children so that they can develop their teaching skills. Children are well prepared for their move to other settings. The childminder shares information about their individual needs and progress with staff at other settings, and talks to children about what will happen. Strong relationships with parents ensure all children's care, learning and

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provision is good

development needs are extremely well met. Parents speak highly of the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY362210 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 857659 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 17

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007. She lives in Dinnington. She operates all year round, from 7.15am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 5. She works with an assistant.

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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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