Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 September 2016 Not applicable

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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 fosters good relationships with other professionals. She shares information with them about the progress children are making. Additionally, the childminder works in partnership with professionals, ensuring continuity of care for children in need of additional support.  The childminder observes and assesses children's progress consistently and clearly. She builds an accurate picture of children's abilities and keeps parents well informed about the progress their child is making. Additionally, the childminder supports parents to understand how they can further develop their children's learning at home.  The childminder puts a strong emphasis on supporting children's communication and language development. She uses questioning and modelling of language to help promote children's spoken language and encourages them to express their thoughts and ideas.  Children develop a strong sense of self-esteem through the sensitive interactions they

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This provision is good

have with the childminder. The childminder is very responsive to children's needs and she takes every precaution to help them stay safe from danger.  The childminder is a good role model for children. She has high expectations of their behaviour. Children learn how to share and take turns, and as a result, children's behaviour is good.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to learn about the different cultures, religions and lifestyles, both within their own community and beyond.  The childminder's self-evaluation does not take the views of parents and children into account to help her identify areas for improvement.

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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

 build on the opportunities for children to widen their understanding of people, families and communities beyond their own  develop ways to encourage parents and children to share their ideas and contribute to the ongoing improvement of practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children during their play and activities.  The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector discussed the quality of children's learning experiences with the childminder.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated a planned activity together.  The inspector sampled a range of documents the childminder uses to underpin her practice.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the possible signs of abuse. She is confident about the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. Robust policies and procedures underpin the childminder's practice. The childminder works hard to continually improve her knowledge and skills. She seeks support from other professionals and regularly carries out research to help her improve her practice. Parents are happy with the support they receive from the childminder. They particularly like the updates they receive throughout the day, showing their children happily having fun.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has taken care to organise her home well. Resources are easily accessible for children, helping them to develop their natural curiosity and to become independent in their exploration and learning. The childminder puts her knowledge of the interests and needs of individual children to good use. She plans a range of exciting learning opportunities which both engages children and challenges their learning. For example, children enjoy learning about the different noises animals make as they search for toy farm animals in the sand. The childminder skilfully interacts with children as she follows their lead. She encourages children to have a go and to try again to extend their learning. This helps them gain the confidence to try new skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Warm and affectionate relationships between the childminder and children help to provide them with a strong sense of emotional well-being. The childminder is gentle and attentive. She uses the information she gains from parents to help her to get to know the children and they build secure relationships with her. As a result, children are confident and happy in the childminder's home. The childminder supports children to understand how to stay healthy. They talk about which foods are good for them and how exercise helps them to grow big and strong. Additionally, the childminder helps children to develop good hygiene routines. For example, children enjoy looking at books about cleaning their teeth and understand the importance of doing this after eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress from their starting points. They develop their early mathematical skills as they learn to recognise numbers, to count and to explore size and quantity. Children are developing a love of books. They enjoy listening to stories and looking at the pictures. Children are sociable and confident, they explore the childminder's home and enjoy the challenges she provides for them. A wide range of activities stimulates children's interests and as a result, they become motivated learners. Children are developing the key skills they need for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476417 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 989938 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Rotherham. She operates her provision all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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