Childminder EY415977

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 June 2016 5 June 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 has made significant improvements since her last inspection. She has improved the quality of her observations so that activities are tailored to children's individual needs.  Settling-in procedures are good. This supports children as they move between home and the childminder's setting. Children form secure and caring attachments with the childminder. This helps them to feel emotionally secure.  Children behave well. They receive praise and encouragement that increases their confidence and boosts their self-esteem.  The childminder regularly observes children and uses the information gained to identify and plan for the next steps in their learning. This helps to ensure all children make good progress, as activities are continually matched to their learning needs.  Children's communication skills are effectively promoted. The childminder interacts with children in a positive and enthusiastic manner. She joins in their play and talks to

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder obtains some initial information from parents when children first start to attend, she does not involve them in sharing information about what children already know and can do.  The childminder does not evaluate the impact of the improvements she makes to check that outcomes for children continue to be enhanced.

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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

 involve parents in sharing more information to help inform the assessments of the starting points for children's learning  enhance self-evaluation procedures to assess the impact of any changes made to the provision to ensure outcomes for children continue to improve.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities taking place and children at play throughout the inspection and assessed the impact of teaching 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 children's observation and assessment records and the register of attendance. She also checked evidence of the suitability of household members.  The inspector and the childminder discussed the childminder's knowledge of safeguarding, supporting children's learning and how she evaluates her provision.

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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 the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows what action to take should she have any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder carries out risk assessments to identify and minimise any hazards. Children take part in regular fire drills so that they know how to respond in an emergency. The childminder regularly monitors children's progress. This helps her to be able to identify and quickly address any gaps in children's learning and to provide appropriate support. She has taken positive action to improve the quality of teaching since the last inspection.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She identifies children's interests and plans appropriate activities to extend their learning. The childminder encourages children to be curious and to investigate. She helps them to make connections in their learning. For example, children are excited to learn about animals and the childminder provides textured animal books for children to feel. The childminder provides running commentaries so that young children develop their language skills. The childminder carries out regular observations of children. She identifies what children need to learn next and considers their individual needs during her positive involvement in children's play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional and physical well-being are supported well by the childminder. Children form warm and trusting relationships with her. She is a calm, nurturing and gentle role model who helps children to develop positive attitudes and respect for others. The childminder promotes children's understanding of healthy lifestyles effectively. Children have a good range of nutritious snacks and enjoy exercise and outside play daily. They are physically active as they play in the garden and visit local parks and play areas. 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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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working within their expected stages of development. They make good progress in their learning and engage happily in activities. Any gaps in learning are quickly addressed and closed. Children are developing the skills they need in the next stage of their learning. They are emotionally well prepared for starting school. Children develop good early literacy, mathematical and social skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY415977 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 1051076 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in the North Anston area of Sheffield. She operates her provision all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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