Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 June 2017 1 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 has not ensured that a Disclosure and Barring Service check has been obtained for all adults living on the premises she operates from to ensure they are suitable to have contact with children.  The childminder has not displayed her certificate of registration in the premises being used for childminding purposes.  The childminder does not always track children's progress as precisely as possible to identify gaps in learning and to help them make rapid progress.  The childminder sometimes overlooks opportunities to extend children's thinking skills.

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It has the following strengths

 Children demonstrate they are happy and feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. The childminder acts as a good role model. She is calm when caring for children and encourages them to be polite. Children behave well.  The childminder has developed effective working relationships with schools. She exchanges relevant information with teachers to promote continuity in care and learning.  The childminder uses her knowledge of each individual child to plan activities that help children move forward in their learning and development.

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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

 obtain a Disclosure and Barring Service check for every person aged 16 years and over who lives on the premises 21/07/2017

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Due Date

 display the certificate of registration. 21/07/2017

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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

 strengthen the tracking of children's progress to ensure any gaps in learning are speedily identified and increase the potential for children to make rapid progress.  enhance teaching that helps children to develop their thinking skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children.  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 on the premises.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has not ensured all adults living in the premises have had the required suitability checks. However, she ensures the unvetted adult is never on the premises while she is childminding. Therefore, this has a minimal impact on children's safety. The childminder has not ensured that her certificate of registration is displayed in the premises she is using for childminding purposes. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs which would cause her to be concerned about a child's welfare. She is clear about the procedures she would follow if she has any concerns. The childminder continues to extend her skills through online training. She reflects on her provision and plans for improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children experience a good range of learning opportunities in the setting and the childminder interacts with them as they play. Children explore at their own pace and select the toys and resources they wish to play with. For example, children enjoy using dry sand to make drinks and snacks. They cook these for the childminder to eat. This promotes a two-way discussion about fillings for jacket potatoes, which helps children develop good communication skills. The childminder effectively helps extend children's mathematical understanding. During a colour matching activity, children explore shape and colours. She introduces the word 'rectangle' when three square bricks are accidently placed next to each other in a row to form a rectangle and then goes on to name other shapes. The childminder shares a two-way flow of information about children's care and learning with parents.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Although the childminder has not ensured all adults living on the premises have been vetted, the impact on children's welfare is minimal. Children form positive relationships with the childminder, her co-childminder and each other. They learn to share, take turns and consider each other's needs. Children and parents benefit from an extended settling- in period. This ensures children are happy and well settled from the start of the placement and the childminder is familiar with their routine and current interests and abilities. The childminder praises children regularly for their efforts and achievements. Parents express positive thoughts about the care and education provided for their children. They state that their children enjoy the varied activities provided and are happy and enjoy attending.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are settled, content and happy in the caring environment. They show a real sense of belonging and are motivated to learn. Children communicate their needs effectively and engage well in their play. They are becoming independent and self-confident. All children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 302953 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 1090552 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 14 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Wath-upon-Dearne. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works alongside a co-childminder.

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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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