Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 June 2016 18 January 2010

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder is dedicated to continually improving her already excellent practice. She regularly seeks the views of parents and children to inform her sharply focused and highly accurate self-evaluation.  Extremely strong partnerships exist with parents and other professionals. The childminder works incredibly well with others to promote a consistent approach to meeting children's care and learning needs.  The childminder makes meticulous assessments of children's progress. She uses her excellent knowledge of the children to plan exciting and challenging learning experiences that inspire and motivate them to learn.  The childminder provides a highly stimulating, homely environment. Children are extremely well supported to develop their independence. They are happy and confident in the childminder's home.  The childminder is a wonderful role model for children. She uses her gentle nature to guide them as they develop excellent social skills. Children behave extremely well.

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This provision is outstanding

 Children are very well supported to understand how to lead a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy learning how their bodies respond to exercise. They also grow fruit and vegetables in the childminder's garden.  The extremely observant childminder gives children the freedom to explore their environment and take risks. Children are quickly developing the skills they need to identify danger and keep themselves safe.  Arrangements for supporting children during times of transition are excellent. The childminder has a very clear understanding of the impact change can have on some children's emotional well-being. She prepares them extremely well for the next stage of their learning journey.

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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

 continue to update professional knowledge and skills, in order to build on and maintain the outstanding levels of provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder's interactions and children's daily play routines.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated a planned activity together.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including policies and procedures and children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The highly qualified and very experienced childminder fully understands her role and responsibility to care for children. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Robust policies and procedures underpin her excellent practice. The childminder has a very secure understanding of how to manage any concerns she may have about children's welfare. Meticulous risk assessments and daily checks are completed by the childminder. Children benefit from access to an extremely well maintained and very safe play and learning environment. The childminder is aware of the importance of keeping her knowledge and skills up to date. She has developed a highly focused action plan for her continual professional development, which she is working hard to complete. Extremely effective monitoring systems are used to help the childminder quickly identify and narrow any gaps in children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

New children are given excellent support to settle well. The childminder gathers important information from parents before they start. She uses this, along with her own observations of children, to identify their starting points and plan for their next stages in learning. Children thoroughly enjoy playing in partnership with the childminder. They display excitement and amazement as they explore the environment together. The childminder places very high emphasis on supporting children's language development. Children are skilfully encouraged to try new words and talk about the people who are special to them. This helps them to become confident communicators. Children are encouraged to develop their thinking skills. The childminder gently challenges them to try and solve problems. She skilfully assesses the level of support each child needs in order to succeed.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children have extremely strong bonds with the childminder. They enjoy the attention they receive from her and seek her out for comfort when they need it. Familiar routines help children to develop their confidence and independence. They enjoy watering the plants each morning and know to wash their hands when they have finished. Children's understanding of their community and the wider world is a high priority for the childminder. She uses her excellent skills to help children to understand the different people they meet and to develop excellent social skills.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are developing an excellent understanding of early scientific and mathematical concepts. They are listened to and their opinions are valued and respected. This helps them to develop their self-confidence and self-esteem. Children are becoming extremely motivated and inquisitive learners. They are extremely well supported to learn how to manage their self-care needs and develop the skills they need to move on to school. Children are benefiting from gentle guidance and support to understand their feelings and manage their own emotions. Consequently, all children are making excellent progress in all areas of their development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY337075 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 984522 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Maltby, Rotherham. She is open all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3 and early years professional status.

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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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