Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 February 2016 8 December 2010

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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 has completed a formal childcare qualification since her last inspection. She attends courses and networks with other practitioners in the locality, in order to share good practice. This has a positive impact on the learning opportunities she creates for children.  The childminder has developed effective methods for self-evaluation which helps her to reflect on her practice. She has introduced electronic records to help her improve the consistency of information shared between the childminding environment and home. Parents can see what their children are learning on a daily basis.  Children are given opportunities to attend activities in the local community. This helps them to form friendships with others. They are learning good social skills and are developing confidence in preparation for their move on to school.  The childminder provides targeted support for children who join her setting with

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This provision is good

starting points below those expected for their age. Her effective use of tracking shows that children are improving over a sustained period of time and any gaps in learning are closing.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not plan activities effectively enough to meet the individual learning needs of different ages of children. Consequently, she does not always help all children to fully participate and achieve to the highest level.  The childminder does not always teach young children who are developing their speaking skills to use the correct words for familiar objects.

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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

 sharpen the planning of activities so that all children are able to fully participate and achieve as much as possible in their learning  teach children who are developing their speech to use the correct words when talking about familiar objects.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main playroom and looked at other areas used for childminding, including outside.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector asked the childminder questions about her practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of all household members and the childminder's qualifications. She also discussed with the childminder how she reflects on her practice to make improvements.  The inspector took account of parents' written views on the quality of the provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She demonstrates a strong commitment to providing children with good quality care in a safe and welcoming environment. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows the steps to take should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. Questionnaires are sent to parents to gather their views on the provision. Children's opinions are also sought and valued. Parents' written comments are positive and show that they are happy with the service the childminder provides for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children very well. She gathers good information about their individual needs, interests and stage of development on entry. The childminder regularly observes children and completes detailed reports to show her assessment of their current learning. Overall, the childminder uses a good range of teaching strategies. She promotes children's mathematical skills well. Older children are beginning to organise and sort objects, for example, they are able to put all of the square shapes together. They count the steps as they walk downstairs and can select the correct number of items from a group when asked. Older children and toddlers enjoy looking at books and joining in with songs and rhymes. The childminder uses a range of resources to help children learn about people from different backgrounds and cultures. Children are learning about the wider world and developing positive attitudes to others.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a very welcoming and nurturing environment. Children are happy and demonstrate strong attachments to the childminder. Toddlers seek emotional and physical comfort as they enjoy cuddles with the childminder. Children's behaviour is good and they learn to play cooperatively. They are given frequent praise and encouragement for sharing and taking turns with their friends. Children have many opportunities to be active and learn about food that is good for them. They walk to the local shops to buy fruit and vegetables and visit the nearby park and woods. This helps them to begin to develop a healthy lifestyle. Children are encouraged to be independent from an early age. They are learning to manage their own personal care needs well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of their learning and development. They are well prepared for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY406947 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 850789 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 December 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Wickersley, Rotherham. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and 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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