Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 August 2016 13 January 2016

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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 recommendations raised at the last inspection. She has carried out suitability checks for all adults who are left unsupervised with children.  The childminder has worked hard to evaluate her provision. She has reviewed the way she monitors children's progress. This information now enables her to quickly identify and address any gaps in children's learning and development.  The childminder seizes all opportunities during play and routine activities to promote children's mathematical development.  The childminder acknowledges children's home cultures and the way of life of others. Children visit the local church and she talks to them about visits they have made with their families to the Buddhist temple. Children are beginning to learn to value differences between religions and traditions.  The childminder is a good role model. She praises children's efforts and helps them to

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This provision is good

learn that some behaviour is not acceptable. Children are encouraged to share and take turns in their play. They build strong emotional attachments to the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not established effective links with other early years settings that children attend, in order to fully extend their learning opportunities.  The childminder does not use her observations of children's progress to identify their level of achievement as precisely as possible, in order to plan for more rapid progress in their learning.  The childminder does not always give children enough time to think and respond to questions.

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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

 strengthen partnership working with other early years settings that children attend, in order to help provide even more continuity in their learning and development  make better use of information gained from observation to plan more precisely and improve the potential for children to make rapid progress in their development  provide children with enough time to connect their ideas and think how they will respond to a question.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main playroom and looked at other areas used for childminding, including 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 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 is fully aware of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows what to do if she has a concern about a child in her care. The childminder provides a secure environment for children to play and learn in. She carries out health and safety checks on her premises to help her recognise and eliminate any potential hazards. The childminder practises safety procedures with children, including the fire evacuation routine. She has a good understanding of how to protect children's welfare and well-being. The childminder has researched information to help her improve her understanding of how to assess children's learning. She has established relationships with other childminders in the area, in order to share ideas and refresh her knowledge. This shows a proactive commitment to continually improving the quality of her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is qualified and experienced. She finds out about children's starting points on entry through her discussions with parents and her own observations. Consequently, she knows children very well. Children develop early reading skills and a love of books. They sit close to the childminder and listen intently when she reads them stories about dinosaurs. Children turn the pages of the book. They name and point to familiar objects. The childminder models counting for children to copy. She asks questions which help to encourage children's use of numerical language. The childminder supports children's early understanding of size. Children begin to recognise the difference between big and little. The childminder emphasises words to describe position, such as on top, inside and in front, as she talks about the location of the dinosaurs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's independence skills well. Children help to tidy away the toys, put on their own coats and shoes and help to put the cutlery out at mealtimes. They have good opportunities to develop their physical skills and get plenty of fresh air. Children visit the park to play on larger apparatus and walk to local shops. They visit places of interest, such as the airport and museums, to learn about the world around them. The childminder helps children to develop their confidence in a variety of ways. Children have regular opportunities to socialise with other children and adults. They go to groups at the local library and attend the teddy bears picnic at the summer community fayre. Children visit the local supermarket and outdoor markets further afield. The childminder uses these opportunities to teach children about food that is good for them.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. They are gaining the skills and knowledge they require in readiness for school. Children enjoy imaginary play. They roar like dinosaurs and clap their hands to demonstrate the sound that thunder makes. Children show an interest in different occupations. They look out of the window to watch the refuse collectors. Children learn how to push buttons to operate tablet computers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438655 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 1036721 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 January 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Dinnington, Rotherham. She operates all year round from 5am to 8pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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