Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 April 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 is experienced and qualified. This is having a positive impact on the quality of care and education she provides for children and helps to ensure they make good progress. She monitors children's learning well and shares their progress with parents.  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 settle quickly and are happy and relaxed in the childminder's home. The childminder is sensitive to the needs of the children and clearly enjoys their company.  The childminder supports children's language and communication skills well. She talks to children continually, responds positively to emerging words and expands their vocabulary by introducing and repeating new words as they play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children have fewer opportunities to explore and investigate using their creativity and senses.  Self-evaluation is not precise enough to 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

 provide a wider range of creative resources and materials to enable children to fully explore colours, textures and different sensory experiences  improve the arrangements for self-evaluation to prioritise targets for improvement to enhance future outcomes for children even further.

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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 spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She evaluated a focused activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and children's records. She discussed the childminder's policies and procedures with her.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided through written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is professional and well organised. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the possible signs of child abuse and the wider issues surrounding child protection. She understands her responsibility to safeguard children, maintains a safe and secure home and is vigilant in her supervision of children. Clear policies underpin the childminder's good practice. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly exchanges ideas with other childminders to inform improvements to her practice and attends training. She understands the importance of effective communication with other settings that children in her care attend. Parents comment on how much they value her good care and children's learning opportunities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a homely environment and, overall, plans quality learning experiences, reflecting children's interests and needs well. The childminder is secure in her knowledge of child development and knows how to support young children's learning through play. She gets down to the children's level and joins in their play with enthusiasm to promote their enjoyment and motivation to learn. The childminder skilfully supports children's physical abilities, for example, they enjoy digging in the sand and climbing up and down the steps to the slide. From an early age, children develop a keen interest in books and enjoy stories and singing with the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has formed strong relationships with the children. She constantly provides praise and encouragement to help children recognise their achievements. She gives clear expectations to children for their behaviour and safety. For example, children know to hold the handrail as they walk up and down the stairs. The childminder provides healthy, nutritious meals and snacks that children clearly enjoy. She supports children to develop their independence at an age-appropriate level. For example, young children learn to feed themselves and drink from a cup. The childminder teaches children good hygiene practices through the daily routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and gain a solid foundation that helps prepare them for future learning. Children develop good-social skills as they attend groups where they interact with other adults and children. They use mathematical language, count in routines and activities. They confidently recognise and name colours as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498883 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 1045409 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 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 2016 and lives in Rotherham. She operates all year from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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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Telephone number

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