Childminder EY476639

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 2016 Not applicable

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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 high expectations. She is eager for the children in her care to develop well and enjoy themselves. She establishes good routines to help children to grow in independence and curiosity.  Children are well behaved and the childminder is a good role model for children to follow. They collaborate well and happily share their toys and resources. Children are proud of all they achieve and are eager to share their success with their parents and others.  Children enjoy a good range of experiences which are well matched to their individual needs. Activities are imaginative and resources are stimulating. The childminder helps children to build on what they learn at school and to be prepared for their future development. She contributes to their greater self-confidence and self-awareness.  The childminder responds appropriately to children's personal and emotional needs. She listens carefully to their concerns, working well with schools and other early years

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This provision is good

professionals to provide consistent support for their learning and development. Children feel free to express their thoughts and ideas. They develop their thinking and problem- solving skills well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Overall, the childminder takes good advantage of opportunities to improve her practice. However, professional development is not always focused effectively on raising the good quality of her interactions with children to the highest possible levels.  The partnership with parents is good, however the childminder does not fully support parents to share information. When they first start, parents do not share enough of what they know about their children's interests, so that she can immediately begin to provide activities that engage and stimulate them.

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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 professional development more effectively on raising the quality of interactions with children to the highest levels achievable  support parents more effectively to share information about their children's interests when they first start.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector talked to the childminder. He looked at relevant documentation, such as self-evaluation and evidence of the childminder's suitability.  The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is reflective and ambitious for the children in her care. She systematically reviews and analyses the quality of the provision making sure it meets children's needs well. She creates a welcoming and exciting environment for children to relax and develop in safely. Well-prepared creative activities are organised for the children as soon as they arrive. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder makes regular use of detailed risk assessments to check and develop safety in her home, on walks and visits. The childminder has a strong understanding of her safeguarding and welfare responsibilities. She encourages good attendance. Parents are very positive about the care and support the childminder provides to both the children and themselves.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans purposeful activities to build on children's skills and interests. She makes good use of information from the children's school to support the development of their skills, especially their reading and writing accomplishments. Activities are fun and engaging. For example, she provides vibrant and glittery materials which children use in their collage and card-making activity. Children develop their own designs and choose the most effective resources to complete their card. The childminder helps children to persist and fulfil their ideas to a high standard. The childminder regularly checks on the children's development and whether they are meeting the targets she expects for them. Children have good opportunities to choose to play and learn outdoors.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children build strong bonds with the childminder and she sets a very clear example for children to follow. There is a calm, friendly and busy atmosphere. There are well- established routines for the collection of children from school and for play, mealtimes and snack. Children grow in confidence and security. They are happy to discuss their concerns and share their successes. The childminder promotes children's knowledge and understanding of healthy lifestyles and good hygiene procedures well. They contribute to selecting and sometimes with preparing healthy meals. They tend and grow plants in the garden. Children are adventurous and enjoy physical activity. The children contribute to making and following rules. They are courteous and develop a good understanding of the consequences their actions have on others. The childminder helps children to be tolerant and thoughtful. Children learn to appreciate and celebrate their differences and

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476639 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 976905 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Sheffield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 9am and from 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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