Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 June 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 effectively assess the quality of her provision. Parents are extremely happy with the quality of the care and learning that she provides.  The childminder offers ideas to parents on how they can continue to support children's learning at home. This helps to ensure children's learning continues successfully.  The childminder is enthusiastic in her teaching. She offers clear instructions to children and demonstrates how to use tools and resources effectively.  The childminder has put a lot of thought and attention into the kind of environment she provides children. Dedicated play areas provide children with a wide variety of interesting resources, activities and experiences.  The childminder interacts well with children, who respond to her warmly. Children are well behaved and understand the boundaries in place. They are polite and learning to share and be patient as they wait their turn.

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This provision is good

 The childminder accurately assesses children's development to identify any gaps in their learning. This helps to ensure that children get the additional support they need. All children make good progress from their starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not focus fully on exploring all options to help her continue to raise the quality of her good teaching.  The childminder does not always allow children time to think and respond to her questions before she answers for them.

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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 further and identify ways to continue enhancing already good teaching practice  provide children with more time to process their own thoughts and respond with their own answers.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children 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 took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding issues and possible signs that a child's welfare may be at risk. She is confident that she can implement the correct procedures should she have a cause for concern. The childminder carries out robust risk assessments of her environment and in preparation for outings. This helps to ensure children's safety effectively. Parents receive a wealth of information that helps them to understand the childminder's role and responsibilities and what to expect for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has good working relationships with parents. They share information that keeps each other up to date with children's development successfully. This helps the childminder to effectively plan play opportunities around any new interests and skills. The childminder works closely with teachers to support children during the period of change as they prepare for school. The childminder effectively interacts with children as they enjoy stories. Children examine different textures and are encouraged to name what they can see and feel. The childminder introduces songs where children name the different parts of the body and count. Children enjoy exploring foam and use a variety of tools skilfully to make lines and circles. They taste lemons, limes and oranges and the childminder introduces words, such as 'bitter' and 'sweet', to extend their vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have a dedicated playroom with additional space throughout the home that meets their needs well. Children are able to move freely between the indoor and outdoor areas and have quiet rooms to sleep. The childminder asks parents to attend settling-in sessions with their children. During this time she obtains all the information she needs about the children. This helps her to effectively meet their needs from the onset. Children learn how to use equipment, such as a trampoline, safely. They learn to be independent. Children pour their own drinks and listen carefully as the childminder shows them how to use a knife safely to spread butter.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children leave the setting with the skills they need in readiness for school. They are active learners who are confident speakers and good listeners. Children make good progress in their physical skills. They are independent in their self-care and can handle equipment and tools safety and accurately, including pencils for writing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486289 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 1004814 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Thorpe Hesley, Rotherham. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides free 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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Telephone number

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