Childminder EY537441

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 Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder effectively assesses and monitors children's progress. She plans a wide range of interesting activities that successfully promote children's next steps in learning. n The childminder gives children's personal, social and emotional development a high priority. They are very happy in her care. New children settle very quickly and securely when they first arrive. Children show that they feel confident, comfortable and safe. n Children enjoy their play and learning. They concentrate well and become engrossed in activities. The childminder encourages children to do things for themselves and to be independent. n The childminder is caring and attentive. She builds good relationships with children and the families that she works for. Parents are positive about the quality of the provision n The childminder plans exciting trips within the local community. For example, they

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The provision is good

attend the harvest festival at the local school and regularly visit the local library.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently plan outdoor activities precisely enough for those children who prefer to learn outdoors. n The childminder has not followed up opportunities to undertake professional development to help raise her skills and knowledge further.

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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 plan more regular and consistent outdoor learning opportunities to meet the needs of children who prefer to learn outdoors n extend the opportunities for professional development to help raise the quality of the already good practice to an outstanding level.

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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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows who to contact should she have concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder ensures that the environment is suitable for children and minimises any hazards effectively. Children are always closely supervised. The childminder has established effective relationships with parents and other professionals. She communicates daily with parents to share relevant information to support children's ongoing care and education.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a good role model. She uses single words and repetition to encourage children's early language skills. Children are encouraged to repeat words, embedding new vocabulary. The quality of teaching to support children's language is particularly good. Children remain engaged and enthused in a range of stimulating, age-appropriate activities. The childminder includes the different areas of learning into everyday activities and tasks. For example, she encourages children to notice letters on street signs on the way to collect other children from the local school. They enjoy singing action and rhyming songs with the enthusiastic childminder. She develops the activity by introducing children to a variety of musical instruments to help extend their learning and curiosity. Her future plans include encouraging the children to create their own instruments using natural recyclable resources.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are sociable. They play alongside their peers and enjoy the company of others. Children learn how to take turns, cooperate and share. Children behave well. Children respond to a considerate environment and they are happy, settled and keen to explore. The childminder is caring and gentle. She is affectionate and loving towards children and gives them plenty of praise and encouragement, which helps to boost their self-esteem and confidence. Children develop effective levels of independence. For instance, they are keen to put on and take off their shoes and hang their coat on their peg. Children develop a good understanding of diversity beyond their immediate family. Children attend play groups with the childminder and develop their social skills successfully.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children work comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. They persist with difficult tasks and solve problems for themselves, for instance, working out how to fix the train track. Children are eager to learn and have good levels of motivation. They develop a love for nature when exploring the local area for leaves and natural resources. Children make good progress from their starting points. They prepare for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move to school when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537441 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 10076926 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 at her premises in the area of Rotherham with her co-childminder. 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.

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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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Registers

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