Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 May 2018 13 April 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

 Children are keen and eager to get involved in the interesting and carefully planned activities the childminder provides. They show they are willing to have a go, keep trying and have some of their own ideas as they experiment with interesting resources.  The childminder uses her accurate assessments of each child's development to identify what they need to learn next. Overall, the childminder uses good teaching strategies to support children's learning and challenge them through their play.  Children form strong attachments to the childminder and she uses praise to build their confidence and self-esteem. Parents are very pleased with the care their children receive and the information the childminder shares about children's learning.  The childminder is ambitious and committed to improving outcomes for children. She uses information from parents about what children enjoy doing to help her to evaluate

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This provision is good

and improve her learning environment.  The childminder works closely with parents and the other settings that children attend. She finds out what children enjoy doing at home and what they are learning at nursery. Older children enjoy opportunities to practise their developing writing skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use the very best teaching strategies to support children as they experiment and develop their own ideas.  The childminder has not used highly focused professional development to strengthen her knowledge of how to support children's thinking skills.

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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

 strengthen the quality of teaching so it is highly responsive to children's thinking  extend professional development to gain a deeper understanding of how children learn to think critically.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of persons living in the house. She also discussed the childminder's safeguarding procedure.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback they had provided.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder continually evaluates how effectively her environment supports children's learning. She has developed new resources and equipment to provide children with a wider range of resources to explore and investigate outside. The childminder works with a network of other childminders to help her to review procedures, keep up to date and share new ideas. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to recognise and respond to concerns about children's welfare. She has used training to update her knowledge of wider safeguarding issues and reviewed her procedures to reflect them. The childminder has developed a robust way of reviewing children's progress over time to help her to check for any concerns in their development. She works in partnership with the nursery and teachers at the local school to find out how they teach children about the different sounds that letters represent.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is qualified and experienced. She knows each child well and uses their interests to plan activities that motivate them and challenge their learning. The youngest children refine their physical skills while absorbed in tipping and pouring water between different containers. Older children delight in finding hidden letters in the toy farm and proudly show they can match them to different animals. Overall, the childminder uses her interactions with children to extend their learning. Older children rise to the challenge of moving water to the sandpit, and the childminder shows younger children how to use scissors and paintbrushes. The childminder talks about what children are doing to introduce new vocabulary, make suggestions and reinforce ideas about 'full' and 'empty'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children thrive in the warm and welcoming environment. They seek reassurance from the childminder when they need it and their good behaviour shows they feel safe. Children show they can move safely around the outdoor area and the childminder explains risks to the older children. The childminder works in partnership with parents to make sure children are offered a healthy range of foods that meets their individual needs. Children choose which fruit they would like and what they want for their lunch. The childminder uses local initiatives to get children involved in the community and develop an interest in finding out about different celebrations around the world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and older children are well prepared for school. The oldest children can form some of the letters in their name and know some of the sounds different letters represent. All children learn to share well, take turns with the favourite toys and use their social skills to play together. Younger children develop early speech sounds and learn simple words that help them to communicate their preferences. Children develop their independence during daily routines and the youngest show determination as they attempt to put on their own shoes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY373088 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 1093419 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Bramley, Rotherham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays, two weeks at Christmas and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3 and 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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