Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 March 2018 20 July 2015

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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 successfully observes children's play and tracks their progress. This enables her to identify where support may be needed and to secure the correct intervention. Children make good progress in their development.  There are regular exchanges of information about children's achievements between home and the setting, which effectively promote strong learning partnerships with parents.  Children's behaviour is managed effectively by the childminder. She uses a calm and consistent approach and acts as a good role model.  The childminder attends local community groups and plans regular outings with children. This helps to support children's personal, social and emotional development as they learn to mix with other children and adults, in a range of different environments.  A very good range of policies and procedures is implemented effectively to help to ensure that children are well protected.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Other than mandatory training, such as first aid and safeguarding, the childminder has not used a targeted programme of professional development to further enhance the quality of teaching and learning.  The childminder does not yet make good enough use of self-evaluation to focus more specifically on improving the quality of the setting and improving outcomes for children.

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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

 extend the programme of professional development and raise standards in teaching and learning to an even higher level  develop a robust approach to self-evaluation and establish precise targets for improvements to achieve even better outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her co-childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as children's assessment records, policies and procedures and evidence of qualifications and suitability of household members.  The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children and undertook a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and how the views of parents and children are included to drive improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder takes all necessary steps to keep children safe and well. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge updated by attending training and knows who to contact if she has concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder has a good understanding of health and safety. She carefully assesses risks to the premises and minimises any hazards. This helps children to move freely in a safe and secure environment. The childminder has developed links with the local primary schools, which help to prepare children for school and contribute towards continuity in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder has a sound knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She interacts well with children and promotes their learning. For instance, she initiates conversations with older children about activities they are engaged in. Children enjoy choosing items from a basket created by the childminder to encourage their participation in a singing activity. For example, the childminder sings Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, when young children choose a star. This helps to effectively support children's listening and attention. Children develop good mathematical skills. The childminder introduces quantity and sizes, and helps older children to count as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show they feel safe and secure with the childminder and her co-childminder through their play and interactions. The childminder collects detailed information from parents, about children's particular interests and their stages of development, during the settling-in period. This enables her to plan appropriate activities that meet children's individual needs. The childminder treats children with kindness and care, which helps children to gain a sense of belonging. Young babies form close attachments with the childminder. Children's behaviour is good and they develop positive relationships with others. The childminder regularly praises children to help build on their confidence and self-esteem. Children have daily opportunities for outdoor play and exercise. They learn about keeping healthy through daily routines, such as washing their hands before lunchtime.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have access to a good range of quality resources which is easily accessible, to enable them to participate in purposeful play. Children are happy, motivated and enthusiastic learners who are making good progress in their learning. They take part in a varied range of festivals throughout the year. This helps them to recognise and value differences in themselves and others. Literacy is well supported. For example, children draw and look at books. Children learn key skills in readiness for their move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 303076 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 1127836 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 July 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in the Anston area of Sheffield. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works alongside a co-childminder, who is her daughter. 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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