Childminder EY448413

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 July 2016 4 February 2013

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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 is experienced. She has worked hard to address the actions and recommendations raised at her last inspection. The childminder is always looking at ways to improve the experiences she provides for children.  The childminder has made good progress in developing her planning, observation and assessments of children's learning. These now work well in helping her to identify what children need to learn next and to track their good progress over time.  Children climb onto the childminder's knee and enjoy the warm affection and cuddles she gives them. They demonstrate how they are settled and have made secure attachments with her.  Children enjoy trips to the duck pond and forest. They visit the horses in the nearby field and take walks to the local shops. The childminder offers children good opportunities to explore and learn about their local community.  Children show a keen disposition towards their learning. Overall, the quality of the

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This provision is good

childminder's teaching is good. Children are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children the time they need to think through their responses and answer the questions she poses. This limits their ability to learn to consider and offer possible solutions.  Information about children's individual learning and progress is not routinely shared between school and the childminder.

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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 children with sufficient time to respond to questions  share information more routinely with school to help provide a greater understanding of what can be done to enhance and complement individual children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main playroom and outside.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector asked the childminder questions about her practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of all household members and of the childminder's qualifications. She also discussed with the childminder how she reflects on her practice to make improvements.  The inspector took account of parents' written views on the quality of the provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows the procedure to follow should she have a concern about a child's welfare or safety. The childminder shows a good commitment to her ongoing professional development. She regularly attends training and completes online courses that are specifically aimed at improving outcomes for children. The childminder uses self-reflection to evaluate her provision. She welcomes support visits and feedback from the local authority, and uses questionnaires to obtain parents' views and suggestions. The childminder has action plans in place, which help her to set clear targets for improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well and plans a variety of activities that promotes their learning. She uses books to teach children about shape. Children sit well and show good levels of concentration as they turn the pages to examine the pictures. They correctly name circles, squares and triangles. Children are keen to show their emerging writing skills. They copy letters and then are challenged to try to write letters from their own name. Children are beginning to segment the sounds in words and understand how the sounds are represented by letters. They are developing good literacy and mathematical skills. The childminder establishes secure relationships with parents from the start. Parents share detailed information about what they know about their children on entry. They are encouraged to support and share information about their children's learning and development at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have many opportunities to be active and enjoy the fresh air. They kick footballs and play on wheeled toys in the childminder's garden. Children are developing good independence skills and are learning the importance of taking care of their personal needs. They wash their hands before food and after toileting. Children sit at the table with their friends to enjoy their healthy meals and snacks. The childminder teaches children about different cultures and traditions. One of the ways she does this is by celebrating festivals, such as Chinese New Year and Diwali. Children behave well. The childminder gives children lots of praise and encouragement, which helps to raise their self-esteem. Children are prepared emotionally for their move on to school. They learn about the uniform they will wear and visit teachers in the classroom. Children become familiar with the school routine and environment.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are acquiring the key skills they need for their future learning. They develop confidence in social situations and learn how to make friendships with others. Children show good imagination as they pretend to be nurses and go shopping with their supermarket trolley. They become confident communicators as they chat with each other and share ideas during play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448413 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 1042658 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham. She operates her provision all year round from 7am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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Telephone number

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