Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 May 2017 11 June 2015

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not hold an approved paediatric first-aid certificate.  The childminder does not always share detailed information with all other settings that children attend, to help ensure there is always good continuity for children.  Occasionally, the childminder does not allow children sufficient time to respond to questions before she answers them herself. This limits children's ability to practise their thinking and reasoning skills.

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It has the following strengths

 Children settle quickly in this warm, friendly environment in which children are secure, happy and confident to express themselves. They form trusting and affectionate relationships with the childminder, who is attentive to their needs.  Children are safe and behave well. The childminder acts as a good role model to children, to help them learn how to behave appropriately. She encourages them to have good manners and to be kind to others.  The childminder has a secure understanding of the different ways young children learn. She provides an effective balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities.  Children benefit from a wide range of appealing activities that provides appropriate challenge. They engage well in activities and persevere as they learn new skills.  The childminder has established good relationships with parents. She finds out about children's home routines and starting points to help them settle in.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 maintain a current paediatric first-aid certificate at all times. 08/06/2017

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 extend the partnership working with other early years providers to strengthen the continuity of care and learning for children who attend more than one setting  give children the time they need to answer questions so they can build more fully on their thinking and reasoning skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed areas of the premises used for childminding and the resources available.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  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 and took into account the written views of parents.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Child protection training has helped the childminder to develop a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and where to report any concerns she may have regarding children's safety. The childminder keeps her teaching knowledge up to date through training and by reading local authority updates. She conducts regular risk assessments to ensure all areas are safe and secure. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice. She encourages parents and children to share their views, in order to help her monitor the effectiveness of the service she provides. The childminder failed to renew her paediatric first-aid training in a timely enough manner, which is a breach of requirements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children at play. She checks and monitors their progress against the typical range of development for their age. This helps her to identify what they need to learn next. The childminder interacts enthusiastically with the children. Children's speaking and listening skills are supported effectively by the childminder. She spends time talking to children, introducing new words and remodelling sentences. This helps children to develop a wide vocabulary. Children enjoy adult-led activities. For example, they build houses of different materials for pretend little pigs and have great fun huffing and puffing to blow them down. The childminder supports children's mathematical understanding well. She introduces words, such as higher, lower, heaver and lighter, as they play with water buckets. The childminder consistently praises children for their efforts and achievements.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder has started, but not yet completed a paediatric first-aid qualification. Although this is a breach of requirements, the negative impact on children's well-being is reduced as a result of previous training and her attendance on the first day of her training course. She is able to demonstrate knowledge of what to do should an accident occur to the children in her care. Children are provided with lots of opportunities to develop their independence. They confidently spread their crackers at snack time and put on their shoes to go outside. The childminder regularly takes children on outings to explore the local environment. This contributes to children's physical health and provides opportunities for them to socialise with others.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress given their starting points. Children's confidence is growing and they are eager to try things out for themselves. They show enthusiasm and enjoyment in their play. They learn about numbers and counting through play, and are starting to recognise and write familiar letters. The childminder is helping them to gain the key skills that they will help them, as they move on to the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY300241 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 1092206 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in the Wickersley area of Rotherham. She operates her provision all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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