Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 February 2018 27 June 2014

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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 has a caring and friendly nature, and children are happy and well settled. The children develop affectionate relationships with the childminder and show they feel emotionally secure.  Partnerships with parents are effectively established. The childminder keeps them well informed about how their children progress in their learning. Parents keep her updated about what their children enjoy at home.  All children make good progress in their learning. The childminder uses her assessments well to check on children's progress and to identify, and address any gaps in learning.  The childminder provides children with regular opportunities to mix with other groups of children where they learn to develop good social skills. This helps extend their understanding of the diverse lives, cultures and backgrounds of people in the wider world.  The childminder reflects well on her practice and encourages parents and children to

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This provision is good

share their views through discussions and regular feedback.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not provide extra challenge for the older and most- able children to further improve and extend their learning.  The childminder does not make the most of the outdoor area to take into account the needs of children who prefer to play outdoors.

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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

 provide extra challenge for the older and most-able children to extend their learning further and help them to make more rapid progress  review the use of the outdoor area to take into account the needs of children who prefer to learn in the outdoor environment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the childminding premises. She observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held several discussions with the childminder and spoke to the children at appropriate times during the inspection. She took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.  The inspector observed the management of children's care routines.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. She discussed with the childminder the children's progress and how she planned to meet their learning needs.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and how she has improved her practice.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection procedures and what to do to help keep children safe from harm. She regularly assesses risks and implements a wide range of policies and procedures to help keep children safe. The childminder evaluates the quality of her provision successfully and is committed to extending her knowledge and skills through professional development that helps improve children's learning experiences. For example, she uses ideas from professional websites to create interesting play opportunities to help children to explore and investigate the world around them. The childminder understands the importance of developing relationships with other professionals and staff at the schools the children will attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and understands that children learn through play. She interacts with children in a very positive manner and provides a wide range of activities and toys indoors to promote their learning. She focuses on children's developmental needs and interests, making learning meaningful, overall. For example, she promotes children's imaginative play as they pretend to cook dinner, make toast and play a fishing game. The childminder helps children to develop their communication and language well. She speaks slowly, uses clear language, repetition and commentary to help strengthen younger children's language skills. Literacy skills are taught well and the childminder provides books and draws children's attention to pictures and words. She encourages children to engage in early writing and to talk about their drawing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder ensures children enjoy their time with her. Children are very well behaved. Older children are kind to younger children, taking care to include them in their play. The childminder helps the children to understand the importance of sharing and taking turns in their play. She supports their physical development, safety and healthy lifestyles well. For example, children help to prepare their fresh fruit snacks using knives carefully and enjoy sitting together for their meals. The childminder provides regular physical activities. For instance, they take part in visits to parks and soft-play centres to help extend their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children develop the skills they need for their future learning and the eventual move on to school. They are confident and manage practical skills, such as changing clothes and shoes, with minimal help. Children are well motivated and have a positive attitude to their learning. They concentrate and explore the activities on offer. Older children count well during their play, helping to develop mathematical skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469148 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 1102767 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 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Rotherham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for the week between Christmas and New Year, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She 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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Telephone number

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