Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 July 2016 15 September 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

 Children settle well and build secure bonds with the childminder. They demonstrate that they feel safe and happy in her care. Children's emotional and physical well-being are supported well by the childminder. She is kind and attentive.  Children confidently explore the space available to them and make choices about where and what they play with. The childminder provides toys and resources that she knows interest children. This motivates them to learn and develop their skills during developmentally appropriate play.  Children initiate their own learning. The childminder sensitively follows children's lead during play. She uses her good knowledge of how children learn to plan activities based on their interests.  The childminder involves children in interesting and valuable conversations. She uses these opportunities to help children develop their understanding and to promote their speaking and listening skills.

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides children with a variety of snacks. She supports them to develop an understanding of following a healthy lifestyle. The childminder encourages children to follow good hygiene practices and self-care routines.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder is starting to reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of her provision, systems for self-evaluation and continuous professional development are not yet fully effective.  Although the childminder has recently improved the system for monitoring children's progress, she has not yet implemented this for all children.

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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

 embed the improved assessment system to better monitor all children's ongoing progress  focus more precisely on developing a targeted programme of professional development and self-evaluation that ensures that the good quality practice is sustained and improved upon.

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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 provided in written feedback.  The inspector looked at children's observation and assessment records and other documentation, including evidence of suitability checks for household members.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection and observed a variety of activities.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has successfully addressed the actions and recommendations set at the previous inspection. She now completes the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years, ensuring that parents and/or carers are provided with a short written summary. The childminder ensures that suitability checks are in place for all members of the household. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps up to date with the latest safeguarding procedures and knows what to do if she should have any concerns about a child's welfare. Risk assessments are carried out to identify and address any potential hazards. This helps the childminder to minimise risks, in order to provide a safe environment for children. The childminder builds strong relationships with parents. They are complimentary about the childminder and the care and teaching that she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well. She observes learning and builds on children's different starting points, planning meaningful activities to help them make good progress. The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She skilfully asks open-ended questions and introduces new words. As children enjoy looking at large foam squares, the childminder uses the opportunity to enhance colour recognition and inspire counting. Children are encouraged to use their thinking skills; the childminder adds ideas and props to extend their play. For example, while children are playing with the workbench, the childminder shows them the different resources they may like to use. This helps to spark children's imaginations and the childminder steps away, enabling them to become deeply engaged as they try out their ideas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form secure and caring attachments with the childminder and each other. This helps them to feel emotionally secure. Frequent praise and encouragement as children play effectively promotes their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder works closely with parents when children start to attend. The childminder seeks information about their child's care routines, existing skills and capabilities. This contributes to children settling in well. Children play happily together and learn about good behaviour. They think about the needs of others and take turns. Children's developing social skills and self-confidence are supported well. They are active and enjoy opportunities to play outside in the fresh air to develop their physical skills. The childminder utilises local groups to offer children the opportunity to meet other children and adults. This helps them to experience different activities and situations.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. Children's understanding, as well as their speaking and listening skills, are developing well. Children make clear choices, expressing their needs well. They learn good independence skills from an early age and are encouraged to make choices. Children are learning the skills needed in readiness for the next stage in their learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY291691 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 1044125 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in the Swinton area of Rotherham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for three- and four- year-old children.

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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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