Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 January 2018 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 attends training and conducts independent research to keep her knowledge up to date. She links up with other providers to share good practice.  The childminder understands how to support young children's learning and development.  The childminder is a positive role model. She teaches children to be respectful, to use good manners and to be kind to others. She gives children clear guidance which helps them to manage their behaviour well for themselves.  The childminder provides a wide range of activities that promote children's understanding of the world around them. They enjoy monitoring the animals that come into her garden for food and the squirrels that play on the trampoline.  The childminder provides a bright and welcoming environment. She gives children good opportunities to develop their confidence in larger social groups and to start to build friendships. Children play well together. They are happy and settled.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not actively involve parents in the evaluation of her practice or seek their views to help her to continually improve the service she provides.  On occasions, the childminder does not use what she knows about children's interests to plan as precisely as possible to extend and enhance 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

 explore ways to involve parents more in the evaluation of the setting to gain their views and support continual improvement  strengthen the planning of activities to focus more precisely on the individual interests of each child to help them to make the best possible progress in all areas of learning.

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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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder receives ongoing support and guidance from the local authority adviser. This helps her to review her strengths and develop action plans for future improvements. For example, the childminder has accessed training in promoting children's dental health and has introduced tooth brushing routines to support children's oral health. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to protect children. She implements effective risk assessments and helps children to keep themselves safe. She understands the correct procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child's safety or welfare. The childminder has effective partnerships in place with other settings children attend. This supports continuity in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's progress and shares her assessments with parents. She identifies next steps for children's learning and uses these to plan a varied curriculum. The childminder promotes conversation throughout children's play. Children develop good communication and language skills. They demonstrate a growing vocabulary and begin to extend sentences. Children are confident to talk about their friends and family and how they go out to play, sometimes getting wet and muddy. The childminder supports children's early literacy. She helps them to use a range of media to develop the skills they need for early writing. For example, they use paintbrushes with water to make patterns. The childminder introduces familiar letters and children begin to recognise their names. The childminder encourages children to experiment. For example, they find objects to see which will stick to a wet surface. Children enjoy a wide range of activities that extend their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

learning, such as visiting the local farm and exploring in the nearby woods.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show kindness towards each other as they offer help. The childminder's praise and encouragement promotes their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder has a sense of fun as she follows their lead in play. This makes their play exciting, such as surprising each other during hide and seek. Her participation keeps them motivated. The childminder promotes sharing and taking turns. This helps to develop children's understanding that some things are theirs and they have to wait for other things. The childminder promotes a healthy diet, good hygiene routines and children's independence in personal care, such as putting on their coats and shoes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children attain a wide range of skills that helps them to be ready for school. They begin to recognise familiar numbers, count to higher numbers and identify colours. They independently practise their own safety measures. For example, they know to be careful when making toast for lunch and show a good awareness of their own safety when out in the garden.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494102 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 1026364 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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. She lives in North Anston, Sheffield. She operates all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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