Childminder EY540254

Inspection date 15 February 2019 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents from the start. Parents are involved in their children's learning and are very positive about the service the childminder provides. The childminder has effective processes in place for settling in new children. n The childminder knows how children learn and develop. She follows children's interests and supports their learning through a range of well-planned learning opportunities. The childminder uses the inside and outside spaces effectively. Children explore their interest in a story about three little pigs in the environment. For example, children use a wide range of materials and practise using different skills. n The childminder makes regular and precise assessments of what children can do. She monitors children's progress closely and plans learning opportunities to close any gaps in their development that might arise. n Children show extremely high levels of motivation and confidence. They delight in

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This provision is good

showing photos of themselves and talk about different activities that they have done at the childminder's home. n Children learn about the world around them and about similarities and differences between themselves and others. Children regularly go on various outings, including to the local county park where they hang homemade bird feeders in the trees and bushes. n At times, children are not given enough time to think about and respond to the childminder's enthusiastic questioning.

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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 give children enough time to think about and respond to questions and prompts.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home used by the children. n The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and the children and considered the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at samples of children's learning files and records and a range of other documentation. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector and the childminder jointly evaluated an activity together.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of what signs and symptoms might indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows the correct procedure to follow should she have any child protection concerns. The childminder undertakes regular risk assessments to identify and address any potential risks to children, this helps to keep them safe. The childminder has secure systems in place to reflect on and evaluate her practice, seeking the views and opinions of children and parents. For example, settling-in questionnaires are used to help the childminder reflect on and evaluate the service she provides. The childminder keeps her own knowledge up to date through attending various training courses and webinars. She evaluates what she has learned and sets action plans to improve her practice and further support children's leaning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder takes time to get to know the children in her care well. She is caring and sensitive to children's needs. Children build secure emotional attachments. This gives children a strong sense of security and a base for developing their confidence and independence. The childminder takes an active interest in children's home lives and uses their interests as a base to extend learning. She cleverly uses techniques, such as sending home 'Patch the dog', to engage children and find out more about their interests at home. Incorporating children's interests into the learning experiences provided helps them to enjoy their learning and make good progress. The childminder teaches children the basic skills well. She is positive and enthusiastic in her interactions with the children. She supports children's language development as they read a story together, recalling what happens next.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder provides children with a highly stimulating environment. Children have access to a wide range of learning experiences, to captivate their curiosity and imagination. Children are motivated and are eager to join in. Their welfare and well- being are central to everything the childminder does. Children are developing excellent health and hygiene practices as they eagerly brush their teeth after breakfast and learn about oral health. The childminder serves very nutritious food at snack times. Children develop their small-muscle control as they independently cut their own bananas. This, together with plenty of fresh air and exercise, contributes very effectively to children's good health. Children are extremely well behaved. They follow the rules in place and listen carefully to the childminder, helping her to tidy away toys once they have finished playing.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are eager and motivated to learn. They are making good progress from their starting points. Children's develop their mathematics and early literacy skills well. They practise mark making and join in with a range of interactive stories. Children are working within the range of development typical for their age and are developing the skills that they need for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540254 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 10089591 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 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Thrybergh, Rotherham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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