Childminder EY537434

Inspection date 15 October 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 qualified childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn and develop. She closely monitors children's progress and makes accurate assessments to plan precisely for their next steps in learning. n The childminder supports children's early language skills successfully. For example, she models conversational skills well. She introduces new vocabulary and encourages children to repeat words back to her. The childminder provides interesting activities, which engage and motivate young children to learn. n Children are confident and happy. They develop strong, affectionate bonds with the childminder, who is very responsive to their needs. This helps to provide children with the emotional security they need to help them to feel safe and valued. n Partnership working with other professionals and schools is highly effective. The childminder regularly shares valuable information with other professionals to support

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The provision is good

continuity in care and learning for children. n The childminder has created a welcoming and homely environment. She individualises settling-in arrangements to ensure that children feel safe and secure from the start. Children are clearly very fond of the childminder and are self-assured and relaxed in her care. n The childminder gives children opportunities to socialise with others. For instance, they attend local music groups, where they learn to share and take turns.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not gather precise information from parents about what children are learning at home, when they first start at the setting.

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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 work more closely with parents to gather detailed information about what their children can already do so that their starting points in learning can be collaboratively identified on entry.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises and a sample of policies and procedures. n The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the children, read letters of reference from parents, and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Thorough risk assessments for the home and outings help to ensure that children remain safe and secure. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection procedures and knows how to refer any concerns to the appropriate authorities. She reflects on her practice effectively and makes changes that have a positive impact on children's experiences. For example, she is creating more opportunities for children to access messy and creative resources. The childminder develops her professional knowledge and keeps up to date with current practice to continually improve outcomes for children. She networks with other childminders and ensures she develops her skills. Parents are complimentary about the quality of the childminding service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively monitors the good progress children make. She uses her observations well, to plan for their next steps in learning as she follows their interests. The childminder quickly identifies areas where children are doing well and where they may need more support. She engages in a range of excellent teaching strategies to support children's language. She speaks slowly and clearly to engage all children, including the very youngest. She uses single words and repetition to extend children's language. The childminder encourages children's mathematical and communication skills well. For example, she uses descriptive words to identify size with regular counting throughout the daily routine. She reads stories to children and engages them in music and dance activities. Children excitedly explore the musical instruments the childminder provides.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model and offers children gentle, reassuring guidance. She consistently communicates her behavioural expectations through positive reinforcement and praise. Children know the daily routine and are helpful and well- behaved. For example, even very young children help to tidy away resources, in readiness for lunch. The childminder provides well-balanced healthy meals and snacks. She works closely with teachers to ensure that children's moves to school are seamless. Children develop the skills they need in readiness for their future moves on to nursery and school. For example, children confidently put on and take off their shoes and coats. They practise getting ready for physical education sessions. The childminder supports children to recognise and write their own name and provides opportunities for early writing.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children engage very well in adult-directed activities and those they choose for themselves. Children are eager to learn and are motivated by the activities provided. This helps them to develop their independence and self-esteem. The childminder gives children opportunities to socialise with others. For instance, they attend local toddler groups where they learn to share and take turns. Children recognise colour, shape and number.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537434 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 10076925 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 1 - 6 Total number of places 10 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and works on the premises of her co-childminder who lives in the Brecks area of Rotherham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and two weeks over the Christmas holiday. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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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