Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 March 2017 11 April 2011

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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 is passionate about raising outcomes for children. She is a reflective practitioner and demonstrates a positive attitude for continuous improvement.  The childminder supports children's communication skills very well. She constantly talks to children and praises toddlers' use of single words to describe what they see and want.  Children have good opportunities to practise their physical skills and get plenty of fresh air. They push wheeled toys and throw and kick balls in the childminder's garden. Children also walk to local woods and parks and have opportunities to explore different climbing equipment when they visit indoor play areas.  Children show how they have formed secure and caring attachments with the childminder. They enjoy the childminder's company in their play and freely go to her for cuddles. Children's emotional well-being is nurtured effectively.  The childminder encourages children to do things for themselves from a young age.

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This provision is good

Toddlers independently undo their shoe fastenings and have a go at pulling the zip up and down on their coat.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not routinely share information with parents about what their child is learning next, in order to help parents guide their children's learning at home.  Information gathered from assessments is sometimes not used well enough to focus precisely on supporting children to make rapid progress in all aspects of their learning.

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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

 share information with parents more regularly about what children are learning next, in order to help them guide their children's learning at home  make the most of what is known about individual children so that specific areas of development can be targeted for rapid progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is qualified and continues to develop and improve her knowledge. She completes online training and shares ideas for good practice through a network of professionals. This has a positive impact on the quality of care and learning children receive. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends child protection training. This helps her to keep abreast of the most up-to-date procedures of the Local Safeguarding Children Board. The childminder has good knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She is also aware of the wider issues surrounding child protection. The childminder understands her responsibility with regard to protecting children who may be at risk from harmful situations.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how to develop children's speech and language very well. She introduces new words during sensory play, which helps to develop children's growing vocabulary. The childminder uses language to describe sounds as she picks up and drops lentils and pasta onto a tray. She links this learning to the noises that rain and thunder make, extending children's understanding of the world. The childminder names colours and uses every opportunity to develop children's mathematical skills. She points to boxes that display the numbers one to five and counts. Toddlers show their early understanding of number order as they call out, 'Two' when the childminder says, 'One'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows children very well and responds to their personal needs quickly. Children are happy and settled and show how they feel a strong sense of security in the childminder's care. They receive frequent words of praise and encouragement and give the childminder a high five for their own achievements. This helps to support their confidence and self-esteem. Children learn the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. Toddlers wash their hands before sitting in high chairs to enjoy their fresh fruit. Children find out about the wider world. They learn about patron saints, festivals, such as Holi, and commonwealth day celebrations. Children attend playgroups. This helps them to prepare for the wider social network of school as they mix with larger groups of children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Toys and resources are well organised, stored effectively and enable children to make their own choices about their play. Toddlers persevere at tasks and show good levels of concentration. They develop their small-muscle skills as they enjoy using a range of tools to scoop lentils and pasta into different containers. Children are beginning to understand how things are used in different ways, such as a ball for rolling and a toy train for pushing on a track. They show an interest in toys with buttons and flaps and are beginning to learn how to operate them. Children make good progress in their learning and development. They gain useful skills they will need for their future education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY411415 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 849996 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Dinnington, Sheffield. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2.

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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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