Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 March 2018 Not applicable

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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 regularly completes observations and assessments of children's achievements and has a very good understanding of what they know and can do. She successfully uses the information to plan activities that support what children need to learn next.  Children behave excellently. They learn to respect others, share and take their turn. The childminder regularly praises children, contributing towards raising their confidence and self-esteem.  Effective relationships with the local schools are established. These enable the childminder to share relevant information to support children who are moving on to their next stage in learning.  Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder offers parents examples of how they can support their children's learning and development. Parents comment positively about the childminder and her co-childminder.  Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise and are encouraged to eat

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The current programme for professional development is not yet highly targeted on improving the quality of practice to an even higher level.  Self-evaluation is not yet precise enough to fully identify areas for improvements that particularly enhance future 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

 make the most of professional development opportunities that increase the potential to raise the quality of practice to an exceptional standard  improve the arrangements for self-evaluation to prioritise targets for improvement to enhance future 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 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.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has attended safeguarding training and understands the signs of abuse. She knows how to quickly meet children's needs in the event of a child protection concern. The childminder successfully minimises potential hazards and has the required policies and procedures in place to support her in her practice. The childminder has a good understanding of partnership working with other providers. She has developed good relationships with other childminders in the local area.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a very good range of interesting experiences which helps to engage children and builds on their interests. For example, she provides a range of objects for children to explore and talk about to improve their knowledge of Easter. The childminder places a strong emphasis on supporting older children's mathematical skills, such as counting and recognising numerals. Children are developing their early mark-making skills as they use chalks to make marks on the driveway outdoors. Children's communication skills are developing well. Older children talk excitedly to the childminder and share their experiences. Children develop a real interest in books and often seek the childminder's engagement. The childminder skilfully reads books, allowing children to contribute information throughout. She engages in playful interactions with children and skilfully introduces colours developing children's knowledge and understanding as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Effective settling-in practices are in place. The childminder gathers relevant information from parents to ensure that she knows children's individual needs prior to them starting. The childminder and her co-childminder form very strong relationships with children. Children demonstrate that they are happy and emotionally settled in their surroundings. The stimulating environment enables children to choose from a range of good-quality resources which covers all areas of learning. Children's awareness of their local community is effectively developed by the childminder. They visit local playgroups and soft-play areas. This helps them to develop relationships and social skills in preparation for school.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are working comfortably within the typical range of development for their age. Children demonstrate a positive attitude towards their learning. They are confident, independent and keen to learn. Children interact well together, for instance, they role play with pretend farm animals and vehicles. Children are prepared well for their next stage in learning and, when the time comes, the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494086 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 1030815 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 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. She works alongside a co-childminder, who is her mother, from her co-childminder's address in Anston, Sheffield. The childminder operates term time only from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. 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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