Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 February 2018 13 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 models language, sustains children's interest and promotes their speaking and listening skills. She is skilled in asking children appropriate questions and introducing new words and phrases to extend children's learning.  The childminder places a very strong focus on building relationships with children and their families. She creates many opportunities for meaningful interactions that help to reinforce children's sense of belonging and to boost their self-confidence.  The experienced childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn. Children have access to a wide range of appropriate activities and experiences. They confidently explore and quickly become interested in learning as the childminder plays alongside them.  The childminder demonstrates a professional attitude to her work with children and establishes effective partnership working. Parents receive a good range of information

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This provision is good

during the settling-in period. The childminder regularly chats with parents to share information about their children's learning and how they can support their child's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use what she knows about individual children's learning needs to focus precisely on ways to help them achieve at the very highest levels.

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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 more precisely on what individual children need to know and learn next, to sharply target specific areas of development and help children to make the best possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed children's learning with the childminder following the observation of an activity.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding and observed activities. She spoke to children at appropriate times while they played.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, such as children's records, and discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of adults living and working on the premises.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Children are kept safe and their welfare and physical well-being is promoted. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. She knows how to respond if she has concerns about a child's welfare. Her home is secure and she identifies how she can minimise or remove potential risks to children's safety. The childminder attends required training to ensure her skills and knowledge are up to date. She reflects on her practice and identifies additional training to help improve outcomes for children further. She works closely with other local childminders. They share good practice and how to make continual improvements to their work with children. The childminder understands her role in working together with other professionals to promote continuity in children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations of children and is enthusiastic in her approach to her work. She is familiar with using observation as means of identifying children's achievements. She tracks the progress that children make and provides parents with a summary of their child's learning. The childminder uses good descriptive language, for instance, as she demonstrates how to roll dough. Children are motivated to keep on trying as they manipulate and create objects with dough. They concentrate as they practise their skills and begin to play imaginatively with their creations. The childminder skilfully follows their interest and joins in with the pretend play. Children begin to represent their own ideas and thoughts through their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children experience happy and settled relationships with the childminder. She speaks tenderly to children and provides appropriate praise and encouragement, so that they feel good about themselves. Children cuddle in with the childminder to listen to stories. The childminder asks questions and allows time for children to think and respond. She encourages children to repeat words as they join in with familiar phrases. Children engage in numerous conversations with the childminder. For example, they recall trips to the park and talk about how the childminder helps to keep them safe. The childminder involves children in choosing what they would like to play with next. This motivates children to take an active role in their learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children independently explore, confidently ask for help when they need it and demonstrate pride in their achievements. Children develop early literacy skills as they make marks, explore creative resources and listen to stories. They rehearse number names, learn mathematical language about size, compare quantities and begin to differentiate between colours as they play. Children learn how to take turns as they share equipment with others. All children make good progress from their starting points. They are developing the skills and knowledge they will need to be ready to move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY313075 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 1087240 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Whiston, Rotherham. The provision operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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