Childminder 302982

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 July 2016 23 July 2014

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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 successfully addressed the actions and recommendation raised at the last inspection to improve the quality of her provision. She ensures that there is a suitable balance of child-initiated play and adult-led learning and that children benefit from high-quality interactions and consistently good teaching.  Children form close, caring relationships with the childminder. They seek comfort and reassurance, demonstrating that they feel safe and secure in her care. Children's emotional and physical well-being are supported well by the childminder.  Children benefit from taking part in a wide range of interesting and challenging activities. The childminder encourages children's imagination and creativity. She uses conversation to help children make links with their own experiences.  The childminder actively encourages parents to contribute to the assessment of their child's progress. She uses this information well to complement her own observations, in

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This provision is good

order to plan for children's next steps in learning. This helps to promote continuity in children's care and learning.  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.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children enough time to think and respond to questions before she asks another one or provides the answer.  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

 give children enough time to think about and respond to questions  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 looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of family members.  The inspector looked at children's observation and assessment records. She held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided through written feedback.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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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 steps to follow should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child. She implements robust procedures to assess potential risks in the environment and to minimise or remove any hazards. The childminder regularly monitors children's development, which enables her to swiftly identify and manage any gaps in children's learning. The childminder is thoughtful and is focused on ensuring that children's individual needs are met well. Parents are very positive about the quality of care and learning the childminder provides and the support she gives to them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to plan appropriate activities to support all aspects of children's learning. She tracks children's progress to identify their individual learning needs. Children enjoy the childminder's company. The childminder gets down to their level and children engage well when she plays with them. She models language well and uses discussion to support children's communication and mathematical skills. One example of this is when she asks children to choose a finger puppet from a box. She sings with them and models the actions as they begin to count along with the rhymes. Children take part in role play activities. The childminder provides additional resources which help children to extend their ideas and creative skills. For example, children use pushchairs and fasten the straps before pretending to walk to the shops.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. She teaches children to be kind and tolerant and they quickly learn about the importance of good manners. Children play outdoors regularly and benefit from good opportunities to be physically active. They explore the sand pit, ride around on large wheeled toys and run and jump to catch bubbles. Children benefit from outings to develop their social skills. The childminder takes them to places of interest, they go for walks and attend social groups in the local community. The childminder supports children to develop an awareness of how to lead a healthy lifestyle. She encourages children to follow good hygiene practices. Children are given responsibility for managing and making choices for themselves. For instance, they make decisions about what snack to eat and independently serve themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make choices and lead their own learning. They become engrossed in what they are doing and know that the childminder is there to support them. Children make good progress from their starting points. They are well prepared for their future learning, including starting school when the time comes. Children develop their early literacy skills well. They enjoy looking at books and joining in with actions from the story.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 302982 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 1044298 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in the Anston area of Sheffield. She operates her provision all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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