Childminder 502849

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 March 2018 29 September 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

 Children have strong attachments to the childminder, her co-childminder and assistants. They are very well settled and happy in the childminder's home. This helps to support their overall well-being.  The childminder skilfully promotes the development of children's language and communication skills. This is significantly enhanced by the use of sign language to support children make their needs known.  The childminder provides good support to develop children's early literacy. Children choose freely from a range of books and enjoy visits to the library.  The childminder monitors children's learning and understands the importance of closing gaps in individual development. She uses information from assessments to identify children's individual interests and what they need to learn next.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder has a positive and consistent approach to managing behaviour. Children are learning to be kind and caring towards each other.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not explored all methods to help support parents extend their children's learning at home.  The childminder does not give the same consideration to thoughtful planning of the outdoor environment as she does inside, to help ensure that children who prefer to learn outdoors benefit from the same stimulating learning experiences.

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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 more ways to continuously share information with parents to help them further support their children's learning at home  improve planning to make better use of the outdoor area to help children who prefer to learn outside.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living or working on the premises.  The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children and undertook a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and how the views of parents and children are taken into consideration.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder supervises her assistants well and monitors their practice. She ensures they are up to date with current legislation and attend training to further enhance their skills. The childminder is committed to her own professional development and is currently undertaking a level 3 qualification. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good awareness of the procedures to follow should she have any child protection concerns. She is clear about the indicators of abuse that may alert her to a child's welfare. The childminder evaluates her practice and encourages her co-childminder, assistants, parents and children to contribute to this. She clearly identifies areas for further improvement. Parents are very happy with the service that the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children to support their development. She uses her knowledge of children's interests and learning needs well to support their progress as they play. The childminder talks to young children constantly to help support their developing vocabulary. For instance, she repeats back what children say and introduces new words to aid their speaking skills. Children enjoy playing with interlocking bricks as they count and learn about the different colours. The childminder completes a written summary of children's progress between the ages of two and three years and shares this with parents. She has good links with other settings that children attend and regularly shares information to promote continuity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Overall, the childminder works closely with parents to ensure children settle well. She collects information about children's preferences and routines to help provide continuity in care. The childminder provides nutritious meals and snacks to endorse healthy eating practices. Children enjoy developing their independence. For example, the childminder regularly asks the children what they want to do next and encourages them to make their own decisions. She informs parents of children's care routines, day-to-day activities and meals through the daily diary sheets. The childminder takes children to the local library. This helps them to mix with others and develop good social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children gain good levels of confidence and self-esteem. Children confidently explore the good range of accessible resources. They learn how to make marks with crayons to promote early writing skills. Children learn to complete simple tasks by themselves, such as clearing away toys after use. Children gain a range of skills to prepare them for the next stage in their learning or the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 502849 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 1103831 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 18 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, except for two weeks at Christmas. The childminder works with two assistants and a co-childminder. 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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