Childminder EY393929

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 November 2015 8 March 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 builds positive relationships with parents. Information about their child's abilities on entry is shared with the childminder. She uses this information and her own assessments to identify the next steps in children's learning. In addition, parents are supported to continue their children's learning at home.  The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's learning. Assessments are accurate and show children's good progress from their starting points.  The childminder promotes children's physical and mathematical development very well. Children are provided with activities that help them to develop the skills they will need for the next stage of their learning.  Children form secure relationships with the childminder because she knows them well and is attentive to their needs and routines. Children explore their environment with ease and demonstrate a strong sense of belonging.

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This provision is good

 The childminder uses a range of outings and activities to raise children's awareness of their community and the wider world.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's plan for professional development does not focus sharply enough on raising the quality of teaching to the highest levels.  The childminder shares information with some early years settings that children attend. However, she has not made links with all settings to fully extend children's learning opportunities.

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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 more precisely on professional development opportunities, in order to deliver the highest quality of teaching and excellent outcomes for children  ensure information is shared with all early settings that children attend, in order to strengthen existing knowledge of their abilities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main playroom and outside.  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 Early Years Foundation Stage and she keeps up to date with changing legislation. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows what to do if she has a concern about a child in her care. She is experienced and attends mandatory training so that she has good knowledge to support children's safety and well-being. The childminder uses self-reflection to identify the strengths of her practice, as well as areas for improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder demonstrates good quality teaching. She plans activities that support children's individual needs and interests well. One of the ways she does this is by encouraging boys' sensory play, adding cars and other vehicles to a range of materials. Boys concentrate and spend a good amount of time filling up their toy truck with ice, sand and bark. The childminder enhances children's communication and language skills effectively. She talks to children and introduces new words as they play. The childminder explains and models how to roll dough. Toddlers develop their moving and handling skills, as they squeeze and touch the dough. Children build towers with bricks and learn language to describe size.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's social development in a variety of ways. Children visit their local library, attend playgroups and watch assemblies in the local school. They learn how to adapt their behaviour, play with other children, share resources and take turns. Children are emotionally prepared for their move on to school. They are active and enjoy playing outside in the fresh air and well-resourced garden. Toddlers are confident to explore new challenges as they independently climb the small step to get on to the trampoline. The childminder promotes good hygiene practices and children manage their care routines relative to their age. Parents and the childminder provide children with healthy meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder monitors children's progress so that she can identify and narrow any gaps in their learning. All children make at least typical progress for their age. Children are supported well so that they have the key skills they will need for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY393929 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 859572 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Kimberworth, 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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Telephone number

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