Cox, Rachel Lindsey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 April 2016 18 July 2012

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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

 Children learn in a warm and welcoming environment. They form a close and caring relationship with the childminder. This helps them to feel settled and secure.  The childminder is well organised. She accurately evaluates the quality of her practice and takes strong steps to develop it. The childminder has high expectations and is ambitious for the children in her care to achieve well.  The childminder provides a range of imaginative activities to motivate the children. She establishes good routines to help children to grow in independence and curiosity. She helps children to think for themselves and make decisions about their learning.  The childminder sets a good example through her calm and purposeful manner. Children are well behaved and play successfully together. They learn to be tolerant and appreciate that other people may hold different ideas and beliefs to their own.  Children make good progress in their learning from their personal starting points. They

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This provision is good

successfully build the skills they need to achieve well in the future. The childminder prepares them well for moving on to the next stage in their education and eventually starting school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder's teaching is good overall, she does not always give children the extra challenges they need to swiftly make as much progress as they can.

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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

 give children the challenges and support they need to increase the potential for them to make rapid progress in their learning and 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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. He looked at relevant documentation, such as self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of parents' views during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is a thoughtful and keen practitioner. She systematically analyses the quality of the provision to make sure it meets the children's needs. For example, she has developed opportunities for children to understand more about making decisions and following rules as a result of recent research and training. She works well with other early years providers to help raise children's achievement level and to provide continuity in their learning and development. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a strong understanding of her safeguarding and welfare responsibilities. She regularly reviews her practice to make sure it meets current expectations for keeping children safe. She encourages regular attendance. Parents are positive about the quality of care and support the childminder provides both to the children and themselves.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder accurately assess children's achievements. She makes good use of information from parents to help children make a good start to their learning and development in her care. Children enjoy learning. Activities are stimulating and encourage their good progress. For example, the childminder helps children to solve problems and follow instructions using brightly coloured blocks and bricks in attractive and unusual shapes. The childminder asks thoughtful and precise questions. She helps children to secure and deepen their understanding. Learning is brought to life through frequent walks and visits to local parks, gardens, libraries and art galleries. Children's early writing and reading skills are taught well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The children are confident and secure in the childminder's presence. She has a very nurturing and caring attitude. She builds strong bonds with children and knows their individual needs and routines well. The childminder helps children to behave well and to consider their own actions and how they affect others. She helps children to create and follow rules for their own well-being and safety. She promotes healthy lifestyles well. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to build on their developing physical skills. For example, toddlers have good space and resources to develop their walking and climbing skills. She encourages children to choose from a healthy choice of snacks. Children learn how to work together and consider the views of others. They take pride in each other's successes and achievements.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder helps children to persist in their learning and to try hard. They are curious about the world around them and keen to explore further. For example, they love finding out what the buttons and switches do on their interactive toy computers and other technological toys. They make good progress in developing communication and literacy skills, including early reading and writing. They develop their control in holding pens, pencils and other mark-making tools effectively. They follow stories well and join in with activity rhymes and songs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431952 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 1042105 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 July 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Sheffield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder supports disabled children and those with special educational needs.

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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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