Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 January 2016 19 October 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching is excellent. The childminder continually checks on children's development, identifying and closing any gaps in learning. She provides extremely exciting activities which motivate them to learn, so they make rapid progress.  Children are extremely happy and settled in the childminder's care. They receive highly nurturing care and are respected as unique individuals. This supports children's emotional well-being, develops their confidence and provides them with a strong base to explore the world around them.  The childminder has an exceptionally strong commitment to inclusive practice. She is very skilled at including each child in activities, according to their age and ability. She uses every available opportunity to enhance children's language, social and physical skills through play. This prepares children superbly for future learning.  The childminder creates an excellent, well-thought-out learning environment. Children

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This provision is outstanding

have plenty of time to explore, investigate and extend their play. They develop their curiosity and learn about the world around them exceptionally well. They enjoy exploring the properties of ice and snow and learning about penguins and polar bears.  The childminder is dedicated to providing children with the best possible experience. She embeds the new skills and knowledge she gains from training into her practice, so children receive a high-quality learning experience.  Parents contribute to the initial assessment of their child's development and receive consistent feedback about their progress. The childminder shares information to continue activities at home. She works very closely with parents to achieve excellent outcomes for children.

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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

 enhance the already excellent programme of professional development, to ensure that practice continually improves and the outstanding quality of the provision is maintained.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas used for childminding and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation, qualifications, policies and procedures. She also looked at the children's learning and assessment records.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at evidence of all suitability checks for the adults living on the premises.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents in detailed letters provided for the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The very experienced and well-qualified childminder demonstrates passion and dedication in her work. She has an excellent understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and implements them well. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder implements comprehensive safeguarding practices. These ensure children remain safe and protected. Children are very well supervised and stringent safety measures are implemented around the childminder's home and on outings. The childminder is very ambitious and fully committed to her continuous professional development. Nevertheless, the childminder identifies the need to embrace further relevant professional development opportunities, to enhance her already excellent knowledge and skills. This conscientious approach has enabled the childminder to sustain the highest possible standard for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has very high expectations for children. She provides consistently high levels of teaching during her supremely positive interactions with them. She plans and provides an extensive range of exciting and challenging activities. Children thoroughly enjoy her involvement as she shows them what to do, gains their absolute attention and gives lots of encouragement. All children show exceptionally well-developed powers of concentration, becoming fully absorbed in their chosen activities. The childminder places a sharp focus on supporting children's developing communication and language skills. She is very skilled at introducing new vocabulary during the context of children's play. She models language effectively and regularly asks children carefully considered questions that encourage them to think, listen and respond. Children enjoy cuddling up to the childminder to listen to expertly read stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is highly skilled in managing children's behaviour and an excellent role model. Children are exceptionally well supported to manage their feelings and behaviour. They quickly learn how to play cooperatively together, to share and respect one another. Children receive lots of praise and encouragement, as well as excellent levels of the childminder's attention and interaction. This helps to build high levels of confidence and self-esteem. Children develop excellent self-care skills and they attend to their personal hygiene needs with minimal assistance. Children are provided with healthy, home-cooked meals and snacks, and are supported to try new foods. They walk to and from school each day through the local park. They are actively encouraged to take safe risks and challenge their developing physical skills on the apparatus. The childminder works in close partnership with other settings that children attend, in order to promote continuity in their

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children, including those who receive funded early education, make excellent progress from their starting points. Children are enthusiastic and confident learners, and develop exceptionally good personal and social skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY263156 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 848451 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 17

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 October 2011

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Telephone number

Blooming Kid's Childminding Services was registered in 2003 and lives in Whiston, Rotherham. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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