Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 February 2017 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 reads stories to children about school. She talks about it being an exciting place where they will learn different things and make lots of new friends. This helps children be emotionally ready for their next stage in learning.  The childminder carries out risk assessments to ensure her environment is suitable for children. She take additional precautions to ensure children are kept safe from pets.  The childminder is warm and caring towards children. The younger children seek and receive lots of cuddles. They are happy and enjoying their time with the childminder.  The childminder effectively implements her settling-in procedures. This involves parents visiting with their children for short periods of time. This helps children to develop a good bond with the childminder and they settle quickly.  The childminder has quickly adapted her new home to provide a homely environment where children feel comfortable. They have a dedicated play area and independently

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This provision is good

select their own resources making confident decisions about what they want to do next.  The childminder is observant and quick to identify areas of development where children may need more support. This helps her to plan effectively to ensure children make good progress from their starting points and achieve the skills they need to move on to school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's plans for professional development for herself and her assistant are not yet rigorous enough to raise the quality of provision to exceptional levels.  Strategies used to encourage parents to share information about their children's learning at home are not always successful.

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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

 focus on strengthening the programme of professional development, to increase the potential for driving the good quality practice to a higher level  explore more ways to help parents to share information about what children are learning at home, so a broader picture of children's abilities is gained.

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Inspection activities

 We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider.  The inspector observed the quality of practice and its impact on children's care and learning.  The inspector spoke to the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documentation including, training certificates and evidence of suitability checks.  The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of possible signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect. She is very confident in her knowledge about the procedures she must implement to help safeguard children. The childminder has followed procedures to ensure staff are suitable to work with children. The childminder has a range of polices for parents including a safeguarding policy. She also provides parents with information about the early years foundation stage. This helps parents to know what to expect in regard to their children's care and education. All required documentation is in place including a record of children's attendance and staff present on the day.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder reviews the impact of activities and play opportunities on children's learning and development. This assists her in planning interesting and challenging experiences. The childminder ensures that parents provide her with information about their children's care needs, interests and abilities before they start. The childminder completes the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. Children are well motivated by the childminder who is familiar with, and sensitive to, the different ways that children learn. The childminder talks to children about what they are doing. She uses simple questions and waits for their answer. The childminder is particularly focused on extending toddlers' vocabulary. She uses short sentences and repeats the single words they say to show she has understood them. Toddlers love exploring and find some balls amongst the construction bricks. The childminder engages

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

them in a game of rolling the ball towards each other and brings their attention to how the ball sparkles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has high expectations for good behaviour and is a good role model. She talks to children about what is not acceptable and encourages them to cooperate with each other. Older children enjoy contributing and willingly help to prepare the table for lunch. Children get regular fresh air and exercise through their walks to school, visits to the local playgroup and outdoor market. Children learn how to keep themselves safe near roads and how to cross them safely. Children are also taught what toys are not suitable to use when younger children are around. Toddlers giggle and babble while having their nappies changed. This shows that they feel safe. The childminder provides children with light meals and fresh fruit. Children help themselves to water when they are thirsty and toddlers are reminded to drink.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident communicators and use language well to answer questions and talk about what they like about school. Toddlers listen to a story and, with help, count the tadpoles in the illustration. They confidently repeat new words and are extending their sentences. Children use their imagination well as they reenact what they see adults do at home, such as feeding a baby. Toddlers quickly identify what construction pieces fit together and build a small tower.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488993 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 1084519 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9

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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 2015 and lives in Wath-on-Dearne, near Rotherham. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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