Childminder EY254935

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 May 2016 12 March 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 are well behaved. The childminder is a positive role model for children to follow. Children collaborate well and happily share their toys and resources. They are proud of their achievements.  The childminder has high expectations for the quality of her provision. She carefully evaluates the quality of her work and takes account of the views of children and their parents. She is eager for the children in her care to be happy and self-assured individuals.  Children enjoy a good range of play experiences which is well matched to their individual needs. Activities are imaginative and motivating. The childminder helps children to prepare well for the next stage in their education.  The childminder responds well to children's personal and emotional needs. She listens to their concerns.  The childminder helps children gain a good awareness of how to live healthily.  The childminder makes a good contribution to helping children develop self-confidence

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This provision is good

and self-awareness. Children express their thoughts and ideas clearly. They enjoy being creative and confidently solve problems for themselves.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make full use of links with teachers to complement and build on what children do at school.

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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

 build on the positive links with other early years providers children attend to support and complement their other learning experiences.

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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 and evidence of the suitability of staff.  The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder systematically reviews and analyses the quality of her provision to help her meet children's needs well. She takes good advantage of training and research to improve the quality, her knowledge and skills. For example, she has successfully extended her understanding of how to support children to develop positive attitudes and strong values. She is keen for the children in her care to do well and develop the skills they need to take good advantage of future opportunities. For example, she helps children to discuss their own ideas and to plan future activities. She creates a welcoming and engaging environment where children play and develop confidently. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder makes regular use of risk assessments to promote safety in her home and on walks and visits. She has a strong understanding of her child protection and welfare responsibilities. Parents are positive about the care and support the

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

childminder provides to the children and the guidance she offers them.

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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. Activities are fun and engaging. She takes full advantage of all opportunities to build on children's communication and creative skills. An example of this is the highly intricate baking and cake decorating activities she offers. Children describe and name their designs and take great care in blending colours and forming patterns. The childminder asks effective questions that help children deepen their understanding. For example, she uses open questions to help children explain how different farm vehicles work as they share a book together. She supports children to persist in their tasks and to follow their ideas. 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 either indoors or outside.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children build strong and long-lasting bonds with the childminder. She sets a very clear example of good behaviour and positive attitudes for children to follow. There is a calm, friendly and busy atmosphere from the moment they enter the house. There are well- established routines for the safe collection of the children from school, for play and for snack times. Children grow in confidence and security. The childminder helps children to be polite and courteous. She successfully supports children, including those who have emotional concerns, to improve their behaviour and recognise the consequences of their actions. The childminder promotes children's knowledge and understanding of healthy lifestyles and good hygiene procedures well. The childminder helps children to be tolerant and thoughtful. She sensitively discusses events in the news and helps children to appreciate and celebrate each other's differences and similarities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY254935 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 855949 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Rotherham. She operates her provision all year round from 8.30am to 9.15am and from 3pm to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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