Broadhead, Mrs Beverley

Inspection date 21 November 2018 Previous inspection date 13 May 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 evaluates her practice well. She conducts independent research to ensure she has an up-to-date knowledge of legislation and guidance. The childminder reads widely and uses the information well to provide interesting and challenging activities that promote children's good progress. n The childminder completes robust assessments of children's progress to identify gaps and strengths in their development. She works in partnership with parents to share information about children's next steps and emerging interests. The childminder shares ideas with parents to help them continue children's learning at home. n The childminder supports children's need for comfort and reassurance well to promote their emotional well-being fully. Children are confident in the setting. They lead their play, choosing from a wide range of easily accessible resources. n The childminder promotes good hygiene and children's understanding of the

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The provision is good

importance of effective personal-care routines. n Children enjoy many activities that promote their understanding of other people and the world around them. They attend groups where they have opportunities to meet other children and develop their social skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n On occasions, the childminder does not fully support children to extend their speaking skills. n The childminder does not always minimise distractions for children. This sometimes hinders their ability to maintain their concentration successfully.

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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 help children to build on their developing speaking skills more rapidly n minimise distractions for children as much as possible and help them concentrate more easily.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities to keep children safe. She is confident in recognising and reporting concerns, such as any significant changes to children's behaviour. The childminder regularly reviews her practice and identifies areas for improvement. She explores opportunities for professional development to extend her knowledge and skills further. For example, the childminder plans to increase her knowledge of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder seeks the views of parents. They appreciate the service she provides and share positive comments. Parents say there is good two- way communication and the childminder makes the transition into the setting easy for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She supports children's play and learning well through positive interactions. Overall, the childminder promotes children's communication skills effectively. For example, she models language for them, naming items, such as apples and pasta. Children enjoy many outings that enhance their learning experiences. The childminder helps them to recall things they have observed, such as snails that move slowly and horses that run fast. The childminder encourages children to think about textures during their play, using language to describe what they are experiencing. For example, she explains the doll's blanket is warm, soft and tickly on their cheek. The childminder teaches mathematics well. She promotes children's understanding of shapes and numbers. She introduces quantity and size, such as 'half' an orange and 'a medium-sized' ball.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating environment. She praises children and encourages them to recognise and praise each other's achievements. Children show they are proud, raising their arms and cheering. The childminder encourages children to play cooperatively and help each other. For example, she involves them in a matching game. She explains sharing and taking turns, which promotes their understanding of rules. The childminder encourages children to help each other to match pictures that are the same and to fit pieces where they are missing. The childminder helps children to begin to understand their feelings, such as thinking about what makes them happy or sad. Children behave well. They are polite and use good manners.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. From a young age they are keen, enthusiastic learners who enjoy challenge and persevere with simple tasks. Children develop the skills they need for early writing. They use tools that require different movements, such as a pincer grip for using tweezers and a scissor movement for tongs. Children enjoy experimenting and sharing their ideas. They demonstrate how they can flatten their play dough using a plastic plate instead of a rolling pin. Children are independent, confident and have good social skills. They are well prepared for the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY216283 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 10071160 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 13 May 2015

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The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in the Brinsworth area of Rotherham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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