Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 February 2018 Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder is highly committed and passionate about her practice. She seeks the views of others to drive improvement and achieve outstanding outcomes for children.  Parents are actively encouraged to contribute to their children's starting points on entry. They regularly complete their own observations of their children's learning at home. Assessments are accurate because all those who are involved in children's development inform them. Children make substantial progress in their learning.  The childminder supports children's language development superbly, including those who speak English as an additional language. For example, she introduces children to a variety of nursery rhymes that helps them to learn about different sounds, rhythm and repetition. Children make rapid progress in their communication skills.  Promoting equality and diversity is at the heart of the childminder's practice. The

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This provision is outstanding

childminder gives children an exceptional range of experiences that promotes their understanding of people, families and communities beyond their own.  Children develop excellent social skills and become emotionally ready for their move on to school. They attend toddler groups and enjoy trips out, where they meet others.  The childminder provides valuable opportunities for children to extend their physical skills. They splash in muddy puddles and use larger apparatus at the local parks. They enjoy taking part in 'listening walks', finding words to describe what they can hear.

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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

 review the implementation of the plans to further develop the outside area and evaluate the impact on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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 activity.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written and verbal feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an excellent knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and current legislation. She is highly alert to wider safeguarding issues, such as patterns of absence. The childminder understands the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. She attends training, which has an exceptionally positive impact on the learning experiences she provides for children. For example, she has implemented new strategies to explore the sounds in words and encourage children's curiosity in letter shapes and written words. The childminder has high expectations for what all children can achieve.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder engages children actively in high-quality play and very skilfully extends their learning. This is because she has a comprehensive knowledge of children's individual next steps in learning and their interests. For example, young children take great delight in chopping fruit, pouring milk independently from large jugs and mixing cooking ingredients together. The childminder uses her knowledge very effectively to develop and enhance children's small-muscle control and hand-to-eye coordination. She inspires children's curiosity as she encourages them to think, solve problems and make predictions. For instance, she asks children how they will break the egg and what the mixture will look like when they add the milk. As children cook, they learn to follow a sequence, carry out multiple directions and show an interest in measuring, numbers and counting. The childminder makes the most of every opportunity to enhance children's learning

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder knows children exceptionally well and the people that play an important part in their lives. Children settle quickly and form very close and trusting relationships with the childminder. They develop excellent independence skills through a range of activities. Children learn how to keep their bodies healthy through exercise and excellent hygiene routines. For example, they use a stethoscope to listen to their heartbeat and talk about how their heart beats faster after they have been running. Children behave exceptionally well. The childminder plans to transform an area of her garden so that children have increased opportunities to learn about and discover nature.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children demonstrate excellent mathematical skills for their age. For example, they confidently count the number of people in the home. Two-year-old children use number language in their role play as they accurately count plates. Older children recognise written numerals as they change the date on the calendar. Children find their name as they self-register on arrival. They re-tell stories using puppets and talk about how the characters feel. All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, use signs and symbols independently to support their communication and language skills. Children develop exceptional skills in preparation for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496569 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 1034267 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 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 and lives in Sheffield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 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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