Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 November 2016 12 July 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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has taken positive steps to address the areas of her practice that required improvement. She has increased her knowledge of how to support children to make good progress in their learning. She plans activities that follow children's interests and uses observations and assessments effectively.  The childminder has a kind and caring nature. She has effective settling-in procedures to ensure that children are supported well when they first start.  Children are happy and settled. They form strong attachments with the childminder. The childminder's warm and affectionate manner puts children at their ease. They are relaxed and feel safe and secure in the childminder's home.  The childminder provides children with opportunities to develop their social skills and gain confidence with other groups of children. She takes them on a range of outings. This helps children to learn about the wider community and promotes their physical

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This provision is good

well-being.  Partnerships with parents are good and strong links are made with home. An effective focus on shared care and learning helps to provide a consistent approach. Daily communication ensures that information is shared, which enables the childminder to meet each child's individual needs well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not routinely seek the views of parents and children to help her review the quality of her practice and identify areas to improve.  Occasionally, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities that arise during activities to build on children's early understanding of numbers and counting.

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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

 develop the evaluation systems to clearly show improvements for the future, enhancing opportunities for parents and children to become involved to support long-term achievements and outcomes for children  build on opportunities for children to gain an understanding of early number and counting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home used by children.  The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home, both inside and in the garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, discussed planning and looked at a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is experienced and dedicated to her role. She has built on her knowledge and skills through training and support from the local authority. This has had a good impact on the learning experiences and care she offers children. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and the procedures to follow should she have any concerns. She keeps up to date with changes in requirements. For example, she no longer uses plug covers and has purchased new booster seats with backs for transporting children safely in the car. The childminder implements detailed policies and procedures, including daily risk assessments, to support the effective day-to-day running of her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from the childminder's positive interaction during their play. She supports children's communication and language well. For example, she uses descriptive words to extend children's vocabulary and gives lots of eye contact, repeats key words and responds to their actions. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to identify children's starting points. She completes observations and assessments that identify strengths and any gaps in children's learning. She uses this information to plan activities that target children's individual needs and reflect their interests. This helps children to make good progress from their starting points and continually builds on their skills. For example, children enjoy manipulating dough, making marks and putting it in and taking it out of the tub, concentrating carefully to put the lid on. This helps develop their coordination and hand and finger control.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides an inviting, stimulating and well-resourced environment that children enjoy using, both inside and outside. Children benefit from many opportunities to be physically active and enjoy fresh air and exercise in the garden. This helps them develop their physical skills. She ensures that children are given choices in their play. Toys and resources are easily accessible and children are able to choose where and what they want to play with. Children's health, hygiene and independence are well promoted by the childminder. For example, she takes time to ensure that younger children are able to master the skill of feeding themselves. She praises them during routines and activities so that they develop good levels of self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress and they are learning the key skills they need in preparation for moving on to school. They are confident in their interactions with the childminder. Children show an interest in books and their language and communication skills are developing well. They are inquisitive, curious and motivated in their play and sustain engagement in learning activities for very good periods of time, relevant to their age and stage of development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 303047 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 1043201 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 July 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in Kimberworth, Rotherham. She operates all year round from 6.30am 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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