Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 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 seeks information about children's capabilities, skills and achievements prior to children attending. This means that she has a full picture of children's existing abilities to support her initial planning, in order for children to get off to a swift start in their learning and development.  Children's emotional and physical well-being is supported well by the caring and nurturing childminder. All children are respected as individuals and treated with kindness.  The childminder interacts with children in a positive and enthusiastic manner. She talks to children about what they are doing during play. The childminder provides support at optimum times, extending children's ideas and challenging their thinking.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder takes into account the children's interests and next steps in learning when planning activities. There is a sharp focus on helping children to acquire communication and language skills and on promoting their

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This provision is good

physical, personal, social and emotional development.  The childminder has established strong partnerships with parents. Flexible settling-in arrangements are successfully implemented to support smooth transitions into the childminder's care. Parents comment very positively about the care and learning provided. They are well informed about their child's progress and are supported to continue their child's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's partnerships with some of the other settings that children attend do not extend to sharing relevant information about children's learning and development.  Self-evaluation is not always used well enough to set sufficiently challenging targets to enhance the quality of the provision to an outstanding level.

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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

 share information about children's learning with all other settings they attend and promote continuity of learning more effectively  strengthen the use of self-evaluation to identify ways to enhance the quality of the provision so that children achieve at the highest levels.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and from written feedback.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at observation and assessment records and the register of attendance. She sampled other documentation, including evidence of suitability checks for household members.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows how to identify and report any child protection concerns. The childminder considers potential hazards to children and uses risk assessments effectively. She is vigilant and reminds children how to keep themselves safe as they move around the setting using equipment, toys and resources. The childminder carefully reviews and monitors the progress children make. She regularly shares this information with parents and discusses what children need to do next to help them develop their skills over time. The childminder extends her skills by undertaking additional training and sharing good practice ideas with other local childminders.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She ensures that children's interests are incorporated into her planning and she plans well for each child's individual stage of learning. This helps to ensure children are effectively challenged and engaged in the activities provided. The childminder observes and assesses children's development on a regular basis. Children are motivated to learn. This is because the childminder knows their interests and spends time supporting them during exciting play opportunities. Children take great delight in the varied range of activities and resources available. Consequently, children are active learners who have fun while exploring the home environment. The childminder encourages children to be curious and investigate. For example, children excitedly explore what happens to cotton wool balls as they spray them with paint.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional and physical well-being is supported well by the childminder. Transitions between home and the childminder's setting are managed successfully. As a result, children settle well and build trusting relationships with the childminder. Children are effectively supported to learn about being healthy. They are provided with balanced meals, fresh air and exercise. Regular attendance at groups and outings to local attractions help children to lead healthy lifestyles. The childminder acts as a good role model and children behave well. The childminder works in close partnership with parents to help children settle and to support their well-being. She promotes children's independence and personal care skills well, relative to their age and stage of development.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and are working within the expected levels for their age. Children use their senses as they explore different textures. They concentrate on tasks and solve problems for themselves. Children are acquiring the key skills needed for their future learning and for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476290 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 975364 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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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 the Flanderwell area of Rotherham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2.

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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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