Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 August 2015 19 October 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

 Children are well prepared for their move on to school. They develop good language and communication skills. The childminder repeats what children say and adds in other words so that they learn how to form sentences.  Children's personal, social and emotional development is promoted well. They confidently explore the environment and are learning how to share resources with their friends.  The childminder takes time to read the views of parents and listen to the changing interests and needs of children. She uses this information to reflect on and improve the service she provides.  The childminder has good relationships with teachers from the local school. Teachers share their planning for the school term. Children practise writing their name because this is what they will be learning to do at school.  Children are well safeguarded. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities to protect children and keep them safe from harm.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always consider different ways of keeping children interested with their self-chosen mathematical learning.  The childminder does not always use her observations of children's progress to best effect, to help her plan to further raise their levels of achievement.

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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

 improve the teaching of children's mathematical play by focusing more clearly on how and when to join in and for what purpose  make better use of information gained through observations, to plan more precisely and improve the potential for children to make higher levels of progress in their learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main playroom, lounge and outside.  The inspector and childminder discussed and jointly evaluated an activity and children's learning and progress.  The inspector asked the childminder questions about her practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at planning documentation and children's assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and suitability of all household members. She also looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector took account of parents' written views on the quality of the provision.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder plans a good range of adult-led and child-initiated activities for children of all ages. She follows children's lead when they choose their own mathematical play and joins in to support their learning. For example, when children sort plastic bears by colour, she supports them to go on to count these. However, she sometimes asks too many challenging questions that interrupt the children's thought processes and concentration. This reduces children's ability to enjoy and expand on their own mathematical discoveries. Children enjoy playing with small-world toys, using these to act out the things they know through their pretend games. For example, they show they understand about the effects of speed as they explain that toy pigs have fallen out of a big wheel because it is going too fast. Children match pictures successfully and fit shapes into spaces on their jigsaw puzzles. The childminder checks on children's progress and shares photographs of

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who attend. This is good

children's learning with their parents. Parents are also encouraged to exchange information about their children's learning at home. They write comments in their children's learning journal confirming they recognise the progress their children are making. For example, they comment how their children are using an increasing number of new words at home.

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good

The childminder offers individualised settling-in sessions and obtains lots of information from parents about their children's likes and dislikes. Children settle quickly and form secure emotional bonds with the childminder. The childminder teaches children good self- care routines and how to keep healthy. Children independently wash their hands before eating and after going to the toilet. The childminder provides nutritious meals and introduces new foods for children to try, such as tropical fruits. Children go outside in the garden for fresh air and exercise. They enjoy running, riding wheeled toys and holding their arms out to balance on a beam. Children play well together. They learn how to take turns when spinning the arrow on a board game. Children display skills that will help them to prepare socially and emotionally for their move on to school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She checks her home each day to ensure that all areas are safe for children to explore. The childminder is qualified, experienced and is currently working towards a higher level early years qualification. She attends relevant training, which helps her to maintain the good quality of care and teaching she provides. Regular observations are carried out and used to plan for what children need to learn next. However, these plans are not always well targeted or precise enough to raise children's levels of achievement to a higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY359136 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 863581 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 19 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Thorpe Hesley, Rotherham. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 2.

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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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