Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 October 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

 Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. The childminder uses observations and assessments to monitor and support children's development accurately.  The childminder helps children to settle quickly and feel safe, helping them to build attachments. The time spent with each child is used effectively to help ensure their individual needs are met.  The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents. She keeps them informed about their child's day and learning. She encourages them to share what they know about their children. This promotes continuity of care and learning.  The childminder provides lots of outdoor play and outings to help children develop good health and physical skills and to learn about the natural environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children time to explore and represent their own ideas and thoughts during planned activities.  The childminder does not always identify how her areas for improvement will make a difference to children's achievements.

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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

 allow children more time to explore and develop their own ideas and thoughts during planned activities  enhance action planning so that it is clear how areas for improvement will benefit children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector assessed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the records of children's attendance and evidence of the suitability of people living on the registered premises.  The inspector spoke to a parent during the inspection and took account of other parents' views through written testimonies.  The inspector viewed the resources and areas used by children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities to safeguard children's welfare and protect them from harm. She engages in professional development to extend her knowledge in this area and demonstrates a strong commitment to continuing with this. The childminder maintains safe and secure play environments for children and helps them to learn about keeping themselves safe at home and on outings. She has implemented effective policies and procedures and shares these with parents. The childminder works closely with other early years provisions that children attend to help maintain their good progress. The childminder monitors the quality of her practice successfully to improve her provision and encourages parents to contribute their views.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well. She monitors children's progress to ensure that gaps in learning close quickly. The childminder uses a mixture of adult-led and child-initiated activities to promote learning. She is aware of children's interests and uses her observations to plan for their next steps in learning. The childminder organises the environment effectively to promote children's enjoyment and achievement. Children help themselves to additional toys and resources to extend their play. Children enjoy listening to their chosen stories, helping to develop their literacy skills. The childminder engages children in conversations to help them to develop their communication and language skills. She encourages them to make connections in their experiences, for example, as they recall the recent autumn hunt they took part in and thoroughly enjoyed.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gives children lots of attention during play and compliments their achievements and efforts. She helps children to understand her expectations and how to relate to others. Children respond positively and behave well. The childminder's warm and welcoming approach supports children so that they develop independence and the confidence to explore. Children feel safe and secure and move around the childminder's home with confidence. They develop strong emotional attachments to the childminder, who is caring and nurturing. Parents and carers are complimentary about the care provided for children. Children benefit from many outings and activities in the community. The childminder teaches children about the importance of healthy lifestyles. They frequently take part in outdoor activities and outings and they benefit from lots of fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are interested and motivated to learn. They make secure progress, develop good skills for their future learning and are well prepared for the move on to school. For example, they behave well, show good social skills and communicate confidently. They show independence in everyday tasks, for example, feeding themselves, washing their hands and putting on their own coats and shoes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479493 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 992139 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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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 Aston, Sheffield. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, 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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Telephone number

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