Bownes, Andrea

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 November 2015 15 February 2011

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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 clearly understands how children learn and is a good teacher. She interacts well with the children, follows their interests and becomes actively involved in their play. Children are confident, enthusiastic and keen learners.  The childminder has forged effective partnerships with parents. They regularly share information about what children know, like and can do. Parents are very complimentary about the service that the childminder provides.  The childminder has a very kind and caring nature. She is attentive to children's needs and they have developed close bonds with her. This provides a strong base for their learning, development and emotional well-being.  Children's good health is effectively promoted. The childminder successfully uses a mix of everyday discussion and planned activities to teach children about the importance of a healthy diet. Children receive plenty of opportunities for physical exercise and fresh

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This provision is good

air. They regularly visit local parks and go for walks in the neighbourhood.  The experienced childminder fully understands and robustly implements statutory requirements. She is incredibly organised and all required documentation is maintained to a high standard.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Partnerships with settings who provide shared care for children are not fully established. Information about children's progress and learning experiences is not always effectively exchanged in order to promote consistency and continuity in their care and learning.  The childminder has not placed enough emphasis on enhancing her skills, knowledge and practice in order to raise the good quality of her provision to the highest levels.

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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

 focus professional development more precisely on increasing the potential to deliver the highest quality provision and excellent outcomes for children  enhance partnership working and the strategies used to build consistency and continuity in children's learning and development when they attend more than one setting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the parts of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, training records and children's assessment records. She also discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and children.  The inspector viewed evidence of the childminder's suitability.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder fully understands local safeguarding procedures and knows what to do if she has any concerns. She ensures that her safeguarding knowledge is regularly refreshed through training, research and discussion with other professionals. Children are closely supervised and a good range of safety precautions is in place to help protect them. For instance, all hazardous items are stored out of children's reach and outings are carefully risk assessed. The childminder continually reflects on all aspects of her service and shows a strong capacity for further improvement. She carefully monitors children's progress and regularly reviews the quality and effectiveness of the experiences that she provides. This practice ensures that any gaps in children's learning are promptly identified and addressed. The childminder successfully gathers and uses the views of parents and children to help shape her service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children have lots of fun as they learn through play. They enjoy easy access to a wealth of good quality resources and eagerly participate in a variety of exciting learning opportunities. Children enjoy acting out familiar experiences and eagerly invite the childminder to join in their play. They pretend to be shop assistants, serving customers and operating the till. The childminder skilfully builds on their learning by introducing money and encouraging counting. Children enthusiastically talk about their own shopping experiences and show very good speaking and listening skills. The childminder thoughtfully plans routines and activities using what she knows about individual children. She provides appropriate challenges and a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities. Children are often asked what they would like to do and make lots of independent choices about their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are cared for in a very safe and secure environment. Through everyday play and routines, they successfully learn how to manage risks and keep themselves safe. The childminder teaches children how to use a variety of tools safely and sensibly, such as knives and scissors. Road safety is routinely practised and reinforced on outings. Children's emotional well-being is effectively supported. They receive plenty of affection and show good levels of self-esteem and confidence. The childminder ensures all children know that they are equally valued and important. She listens carefully to their thoughts and ideas, and promptly acknowledges their efforts and achievements. The childminder manages children's behaviour well. She is calm, consistent and very clear about how she expects them to behave. Children follow her good example and are very polite and respectful.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for their move on to nursery or school. They confidently communicate their needs and opinions, and show high levels of independence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 300313 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 864666 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 3 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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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 1993 and lives in Rotherham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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