Poole, Nicola

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 February 2016 8 December 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 and her assistants use the knowledge gained from their assessments of children's progress effectively, to plan for their next steps of development. This helps them check that children continue to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder works in partnership with parents. She finds out about children's interests and achievements when they start, and uses the information they provide to plan activities for each child. Parents are given regular updates about their child's progress through daily feedback, diaries and reports.  The childminder and her assistants manage children's behaviour effectively. They are good role models. They interact with children on their level and speak to them clearly, in a way they can understand. This helps to support children's good behaviour.  The childminder gives children opportunities to do things for themselves. They confidently wash their hands and enjoy pouring their own drinks for snack.

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides a range of resources and opportunities to help children learn to understand and respect each other's differences. Children enjoy going out into the local community to access different play experiences and take part in physical activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Evaluation of practice is not yet fully rigorous enough to provide a sharp and accurate focus on areas for improvement and future development.  The childminder is not always successful in maximising ongoing opportunities to engage all parents in sharing information about what children do and learn at home.

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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 self-evaluation to reflect and focus more closely on how to improve the quality of teaching and the impact of this on children's learning  extend partnerships with parents to better share information and complement learning at home, enabling children to benefit from continuity in their experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas used by the children.  The inspector observed the childminder and assistants engaging in activities with the children and, at appropriate times, jointly discussed the learning that was taking place.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation. Evidence of the suitability of household members and a range of other documents, including the safeguarding policy, were also seen.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and of the childminder's self- evaluation form.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The qualified childminder is confident in her ability to protect children and promote their welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants know the procedures to follow should they have any concerns. They prepare a range of accurate assessments of children's development, including the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. They monitor children's progress to help them identify their next steps in learning and areas where they may be less secure in their development. The childminder plans and provides meaningful play opportunities, effectively building on children's existing skills and interests. This helps children to make progress from their starting points. The childminder holds discussions with her assistants about their performance and responsibilities within the setting. This coordinated approach uses consistent strategies to support children's ongoing learning and development needs.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Parents comment on how happy they are with the high-quality care and attention their children receive from the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants make regular and accurate assessments of the children, and share this information with the parents and other professionals involved in their learning. The childminder and her assistants plan effectively for individual children. The childminder skilfully identifies when to join children's play to help extend their learning further. She asks well-timed questions to help support their understanding of shape, colour and counting. Children are motivated to play and learn, and the childminder supports them to develop the skills they need for their future learning. The childminder and her assistants use effective teaching methods to promote children's developing language and understanding.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistants encourage children to understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle. They promote an awareness of healthy eating. The childminder and her assistants are calm and caring, and the children enjoy spending time with them. They have established strong relationships, and children demonstrate that they feel safe to explore and are motivated to learn. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder provides age-appropriate boundaries and gives gentle reminders when necessary. The childminder's home is well organised. It is warm, welcoming and stimulating, providing the children with lots of play opportunities for them to become independent learners.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make at least typical progress in their development and most make progress that is better than typical from their starting points. Younger children eagerly respond to simple questions and instructions, and are confident when making their needs known. Children develop the essential skills to prepare them well for the next stage in their learning, and for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY425947 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 852635 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 December 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Swinton, a suburb of Rotherham. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. She employs assistants. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 2. The childminder 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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