Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection date 7 December 2018 Previous inspection date 25 June 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Met 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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This provision is good

n The childminder completes regular training to help assess the quality of the service and enhance her knowledge and skills. This helps her to maintain good standards and make continuous improvements. n The childminder provides children with a range of activities to promote their learning and development in her home and the wider community. Children progress well from their starting points. n The childminder contributes to children's good social and emotional development. She models positive behaviour and builds warm relationships with children. The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. n The childminder has good systems in place to help ensure children's welfare. For example, she conducts regular risk assessments and completes training to enhance her awareness of safeguarding issues. n The childminder does not provide consistent opportunities throughout the year for children to develop an understanding of living things and the natural environment.

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This provision is good

n Although partnerships with parents are good, communication with parents is not fully effective in helping them to understand how to build on children's learning at home.

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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 extend opportunities for children to learn about living things and the natural environment throughout the year n strengthen communication with parents about how they can further support learning at home, so that children make even better progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector reviewed documents, including evidence of the suitability of household members, documentation relating to professional development and children's records. n The inspector observed an activity that took place with the children and discussed this with the childminder. n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used by children. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder and children, and assessed the impact of these on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly updates her knowledge about the potential risks posed to children. She knows how to respond if she has concerns about a child's welfare and demonstrates a good understanding of child protection issues. The childminder shows a strong commitment to her professional development. She completes a range of training to enhance her teaching skills and personal effectiveness. She attends workshops, such as how to support early literacy and mathematics, to further improve outcomes for children in her care. This contributes well to the good progress children make. The childminder makes good use of resources within her local community to extend children's learning experiences. For example, children take part in a range of learning opportunities away from her setting, such as visits to the local children centre.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her observations of children to plan activities that take account of children's needs and interests well. The childminder provides support for children to develop good communication and language skills. For example, she models correct pronunciation and uses simple sentences to support children's speaking skills. The childminder encourages children to engage in activities and try things out, such as when toddlers turn and fit objects as they use shape sorters. The childminder supports children's mathematical development effectively. For instance, she encourages them to recognise and name shapes and numerals as they play. The childminder has a range of resources to encourage active play outdoors. This helps children to develop their physical skills as they exercise in the fresh air.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show that they are happy and secure in the childminder's care. They behave and play well. The childminder gives effective supports for children to value their heritage and that of others. For example, she cooks food and learns words that are familiar to children and their families. The childminder helps children to develop their self-care and independence skills. For instance, she encourages children to eat independently and responds well to their growing awareness of bodily functions. The childminder takes effective steps to help protect children's welfare. For instance, she shares her policies with visitors and parents to provide a consistent approach to children's safety and health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn the skills they need for future learning. Toddlers begin to feed themselves and grow in confidence. They demonstrate their developing literacy skills as they share lift-the-flap books. Children use their imaginations well. They make connections with learning, such as when they push vehicles and sing 'The Wheels on the Bus'. Children learn a wide range of skills, which prepares them well for their next stages in learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470639 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10083171 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 - 1 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 25 June 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in the West Croydon area of the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder works Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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