Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 May 2016 26 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

 The childminder completes accurate assessments of children's learning based on regular observations. She uses this information to plan activities in line with individual children's next steps in learning and their interests. Children are working comfortably within the typical range of development expected for their age.  Children build strong emotional attachments to the childminder, who creates a warm and welcoming environment for them. Children are happy and confident and thoroughly enjoy the time they spend with her.  Children behave well because they know what is expected of them. The childminder provides children with clear explanations so they understand the consequences of their actions.  The childminder completes thorough risk assessments of the environment to minimise risks and hazards to children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children enough opportunities to think for themselves, share their thoughts or express their ideas.  The childminder has not explored different ways of encouraging parents to share information about their children's learning at home. This means that the childminder does not have all relevant information to inform her assessments of children's progress.  The childminder has not placed a strong enough focus on her professional development to raise the quality of her teaching and children's achievements 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

 provide more opportunities for children to think for themselves, share their thoughts and develop their own ideas  explore more effective ways to help parents to share information about their children's experiences and learning at home  extend the programme of professional development, so that it is sharply focused on enhancing existing knowledge and key areas of practice to strengthen the quality of teaching even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's practice and her engagement with children throughout the inspection.  The inspector held discussions and conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the qualifications and recent training completed by the childminder. She also checked evidence of the suitability of all household members.  The inspector viewed children's files and assessment records and a range of relevant policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of views and comments left by parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe. She is clear about the procedures she would need to follow should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder reflects on her practice and uses the feedback from parents well to help shape her provision. The childminder regularly monitors children's progress and identifies and addresses any gaps in learning. Parents are very happy with the service provided and comment on the good progress their children have made since starting. The childminder shares information with other settings children attend, in order to support continuity in their care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's progress. She helps children to develop their physical skills and their hand-to-eye coordination through creative activities. Children enjoy exploring a range of different materials as they sieve, scoop, fill and empty small plant pots in the sand tray. The childminder sensitively joins children in their play. She responds well to young children's attempts to use language, supporting them effectively to develop early communication skills. Children enthusiastically recall the names of different animals, fruits and colours as they play matching games and read stories. They have independent access to a range of resources for making marks that helps them to develop the skills needed before learning to write.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children receive lots of attention from the childminder and are treated with genuine warmth and high regard. The childminder praises children appropriately as they share and take turns when engaged in activities with one another. Children are growing in their confidence and demonstrate good behaviour. They learn about healthy lifestyles. They have daily opportunities to be physically active outdoors and learn about food that is good for them when planting leeks and red cabbage in the garden. Children develop confidence in their own abilities as they climb and balance on the outdoor equipment. They learn about other faiths, cultures and customs, as well as learning facts about different parts of the world and the languages people speak.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated, have good concentration skills and spend long periods of time at activities. They make consistently good progress in all areas of their learning. Children display a positive attitude towards learning and new experiences. They enjoy good relationships and learn to take turns and respect others and their needs. They are encouraged to share small responsibilities, so that they enjoy working together. Children develop important skills, helping to prepare them for their future learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 303178 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 855044 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1988 and lives in West Melton, Rotherham. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Sunday, except for bank holidays and 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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