Mosley, Carolyn

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 September 2015 16 April 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder's home is warm, welcoming and well organised. The childminder has carefully considered the resources she provides, ensuring that they are easily accessible and encourage children to play and explore.  The childminder builds good relationships with children. Her gentle and caring approach means they settle quickly and form good attachments.  Consistently good teaching methods support all children to make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder teaches key skills well so that children learn the things they need in readiness for school.  Children develop good communication skills through frequent opportunities to share their thoughts and ideas. This helps to enhance children's language, independence and enjoyment.  Partnerships with parents are good. Parents speak highly of the care their children receive. Regular communication and support from the childminder makes them feel

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not take every opportunity to promote children's understanding of equality and diversity.  Processes for evaluation and improving practice are not yet firmly embedded and do not always take account of parents' views.

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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

 increase strategies to promote equality and diversity, and support children to understand and embrace differences within their community and beyond  develop further processes for self-evaluation and improvement, including the use of parents' views, to strengthen plans for ongoing improvements.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of suitability.  The inspector took account of the views of parents during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is secure in her knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures and of her safeguarding responsibilities, including identifying and reporting concerns. This helps to protect children well and helps to keep them safe from harm. The childminder has high expectations of herself. She works hard to continually improve her practice. However, processes for self-evaluation do not always take account of parents' thoughts and opinions. This means the views of parents may not always be accurately identified when the childminder is planning to make changes. The childminder regularly attends relevant training to update her knowledge and skills. She uses her learning to improve her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides exciting and challenging activities which support children of all ages to make good progress in their learning. Children enjoy a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated play. This encourages children to learn and share their thoughts and ideas. The childminder takes every opportunity to extend children's learning and support them to develop independence. She uses good partnership arrangements with local schools and parents to ensure children become familiar with new settings they are due to move on to. The childminder discusses children's learning and development with parents on a regular basis. She encourages parents to be involved in their children's learning and to share what their children achieve at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, confident and settled. They benefit from a well-organised and welcoming environment. The childminder uses gentle and consistent processes to promote children's positive behaviour. She builds good relationships with children, getting to know them and understanding their individual personalities and needs. As a result, children's emotional well-being is supported well. Children learn how to treat each other with respect and understanding, although they have fewer opportunities to think and talk about the lives of people, families and communities beyond their own experiences. Children are supported to understand how to make healthy choices and how to keep themselves safe. The childminder works well with other professionals to ensure smooth transitions for children when they move on to the next stage in their learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children of all ages make good progress from their starting points. They are well supported by the childminder who offers challenging and well-planned learning opportunities. As a result, children are consistently working well within their expected range of development across all areas of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435109 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 853597 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Wickersley, Rotherham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She has undergone relevant early years training.

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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

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