Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 June 2017 28 April 2015

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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 caring and attentive to the individual needs of the children. Children develop strong attachments to the childminder and are well settled and happy in her care. This helps to support the development of children's confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder interacts very well with children. She talks to children while they play, encouraging their speech and language skills effectively.  Children behave well. The childminder has clear, age-appropriate boundaries and expectations in place. Children are encouraged to share and have good manners.  The childminder creates a positive learning environment. A wide range of stimulating opportunities are available for children to enjoy indoors and outdoors.  The childminder observes and monitors children's progress carefully to help her plan the next steps in their learning. She uses her knowledge and skills to plan interesting activities that engage children and build on their existing learning.

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This provision is good

 Partnerships with parents are strong. They are kept regularly informed about the progress their children are making. Parents discuss the progress their children are making at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not share detailed information with all other settings children attend to help provide more consistency in their learning.  The childminder does not always give children enough time to think and solve problems for themselves before she provides the answer or completes the task.

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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

 strengthen partnerships with all other early years providers that care for children to help increase consistency and support their learning even further  increase opportunities for children to develop their thinking and problem-solving skills even more.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of the teaching during indoor and outdoor activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector had a tour of areas of the childminder's home used for childminding activities.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of suitability of persons living in the household.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is conscientious and dedicated. She successfully identifies and minimises potential risks to children, ensuring that they are kept safe and secure at all times. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is fully aware of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder reflects on her practice well. She takes advantage of training opportunities and uses professional development activities to help increase her knowledge and skills. Local childminders regularly meet to share ideas and good practice. This has helped to broaden the range of experiences that the childminder offers to children. She seeks views from parents and other professionals to help her evaluate her provision and plan for improvements. Parents' comments outline their appreciation for the care and commitment that the childminder shows their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and knowledgeable. She interacts with children with enthusiasm and motivates them well. She understands how children learn and makes the most of many spontaneous opportunities throughout the day to teach children new skills. For example, during water play, children learn how to screw and unscrew bottle tops, showing pride in their achievement. The childminder gives children plenty of praise and encouragement as they play together. Mathematical development is well supported as children match numbers on cars, or sort ladybirds into sets by colour. The childminder supports children to learn how to care for plants. They listen intently as the childminder explains how the roots of the tomato plant need more room to grow. Children enthusiastically recall previous experiences of how they planted the seed.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have lots of opportunities to learn about the local community. Children visit playgroups and the childminder supports groups to develop their social skills away from the childminder's home. Children enjoy regular trips to the local park, helping to develop their physical skills and encouraging them to take risks under the supervision of the childminder. The childminder reminds children how to stay healthy and encourages regular exercise. She promotes healthy lifestyles and children understand what foods are good for them. Children confidently choose and cut up their own fruit at snack time. The childminder supports children to manage their personal needs and to follow good hygiene procedures.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are progressing well in their learning. They are enthusiastic and talk about what they are doing. Children are motivated to learn and explore new activities. This helps children to develop a positive attitude towards learning and to become confident and capable learners. Children are acquiring skills that will help them in the next stage of their learning, such as the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 303128 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 1090558 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1989 and lives in a suburb of Rotherham. She operates all year round from Monday to Friday, 7am to 6.30pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a qualification in childcare and education at level 3. The childminder 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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