Childminder EY537590

Inspection date 10 August 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder provides meaningful praise for children's good efforts. This helps to give children a sense of pride in their achievements and further enhances their motivation to learn. n The childminder makes good use of local places of interest, such as parks. These occasions help to promote children's physical development and improve their knowledge of the local community. n Children quickly form secure and trusting relationships with the attentive and caring childminder. They are confident to explore and investigate as they learn. This helps children to make good progress in their learning and development. n The childminder accurately assesses children's learning. This helps her to monitor children's progress successfully and address any gaps in their learning promptly. n The childminder assesses risks and implements a range of policies and procedures to help to keep children safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has not explored all methods to help support parents to extend their children's learning at home. n On occasions, the childminder does not provide enough challenge during planned activities to help older children to make even more-rapid progress.

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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

n explore more ways to share information with parents continuously to help them further support their children's learning at home n plan and provide more-challenging experiences for the older children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector spoke to the childminder about her practice at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures, evidence of qualifications and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. She observed play and learning opportunities for children and undertook a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector discussed self-evaluation and how the views of parents and children are included to drive improvement. n The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands procedures to follow and is confident to report any concerns about a child to the relevant authority. The childminder reflects on her practice well. She targets areas to improve the quality of children's learning experiences. She attends various training courses to continue developing her knowledge and improve outcomes for children. The childminder monitors her assistants' practice and discusses best practice with them. She 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

Overall, the childminder plans enjoyable learning experiences that help children to make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder supports children's imagination and early reading skills well. For example, as they share favourite books, she encourages them to use props and join in with repeated phrases. The childminder engages children in conversations, which helps to promote their communication and language skills. She introduces children to simple mathematical skills and counts with them as they play. Children use their imagination well as they play with play dough. The childminder demonstrates how to roll and manipulate the dough effectively, which helps to support children's early physical skills. Younger children show delight as they discover interesting items in a treasure basket containing various objects. This contributes towards promoting children's natural curiosity and sensory play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers a good range of information from parents when children first start. This helps her to prepare for each child's individual needs effectively. Children enjoy a variety of nutritious meals and snacks, which helps to promote their good health. Older children have good opportunities to develop their independence and self-care skills throughout the day. For example, the childminder encourages them to wipe their own nose and dispose of the tissue appropriately. Children's behaviour is good.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, emotionally secure and have a strong sense of belonging and self-worth. They listen attentively and respond well to questions. Children share, take turns and show consideration for the feelings of others. Younger children express themselves well through their actions and facial expressions. Children gain good skills that prepare them well for future learning and moving on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537590 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 10059888 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She works from her co-childminder's address in Brampton Bierlow, Rotherham. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder works with assistants.

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Registers

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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