Childminder EY414506

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 February 2016 2 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 is well qualified and experienced. She ensures that her assistant receives regular supervisions that provide opportunities for her to discuss her professional development. The childminder's assistant has recently completed a qualification in childcare. They are both keen to attend training that creates better learning opportunities for children.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder skilfully uses all opportunities to promote children's early mathematical understanding. She models counting and introduces words that describe shape as children play.  The childminder is kind, caring and attentive to children's needs. She knows children and their particular routines well. Children show how they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care.  The childminder and parents provide children with a good variety of nutritious snacks and meals. Children are learning about healthy eating and food that is good for them.

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This provision is good

 Children are learning great skills and confidence in preparation for their move on to school. They are given lots of opportunities to attend activities in the local community and further afield. Children learn how to form friendships and develop their social skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder shares good information with parents about their child's day and any care needs. However, she does not routinely share children's next steps in learning with parents, in order to further enhance children's learning at home.  The childminder provides a wide range of activities which children enjoy and become involved in. However, information about children's development is not always used to best effect in focusing on how to raise their achievements to outstanding 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

 strengthen the good partnerships with parents and consistently share children's next steps in learning, in order to further support children's learning at home  build on the monitoring of children's progress and plan the next steps in their learning more precisely, helping children to achieve at the highest levels.

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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 is enthusiastic about her role. She has a secure understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to respond appropriately to signs of possible abuse and neglect. She carries out risk assessments. This helps her to provide a safe and secure environment for the children, both inside and outside the home. The childminder accesses support from a network of professionals, including local authority advisors and other childminders in the area. This has helped the childminder to highlight the strengths and weaknesses of her provision and to share good practice that benefits children. The childminder has developed good working relationships with teachers from the local schools. Children's ongoing needs are well met.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's interaction is effective and supports children's good progress. Children are motivated learners who actively engage in play. The childminder understands how children learn and develop. She provides activities that enhance children's early moving and handling skills. Toddlers are encouraged to stand and walk. They use both hands to feel media and enjoy using spoons to fill and empty containers. The childminder models how to draw circles in the media using paintbrushes. Toddlers have a go and repeat the word round. They look at books with the childminder that show numbers and pictures and enjoy counting on in ones. Toddlers turn the pages of books, lift flaps and press buttons that make sounds. Overall, the childminder completes observations and clear assessments of what children can do and their next steps in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder places a strong emphasis on providing children with daily outdoor experiences that help to enhance their physical well-being. Children visit nature reserves, local reservoirs, woods and parks. They learn how to grow vegetables at their allotment, which they cook and eat. Children are content and settled because the childminder provides them with emotional security. The childminder recognises when toddlers are tired and settles them so that they happily go to sleep. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a good role model. She praises children's achievements, which helps to boost their self-esteem. Toddlers are beginning to understand the importance of sharing and taking turns with their friends. They are learning how to manage their own personal care needs relative to their age.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder provides enjoyable experiences that help children to learn. Children acquire the key skills they will need for their future education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY414506 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 851527 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 12 Number of children on roll 24

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 2 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Thorpe Hesley, Rotherham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant.

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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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