Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection date 17 June 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 Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder knows children well. She makes regular and accurate assessments of children's development to identify what they need to learn next. The childminder observes children to find out what interests them and how they prefer to learn. n Children form secure attachments with the childminder. They are confident to greet visitors and are reassured by her cuddles when they are tired. The childminder works closely with parents to meet the needs of individual children. n The childminder has strong links with local schools and nurseries. She works in partnership with parents and teachers to help children to settle into their new routines. The childminder supports children to build on what they are learning at nursery. n Children confidently lead their own play. They independently choose the toys they want to play with and have their own ideas. n The childminder makes good use of her interactions with children. She listens carefully

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This provision is good

as children play and skilfully guides them to extend their learning. She asks questions, makes suggestions and helps them to solve problems. n Parents are very pleased with the progress their children make in the childminder's care. They provide information about what their children can do before they start. The childminder keeps them well informed about what children are learning. n The childminder has not made good use of targeted professional development to raise the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.

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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 take advantage of highly focused professional development to raise the quality of teaching to the very highest level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during the childminder's interactions with children and assessed the impact this has on their learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. She spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of persons living in the home. She also discussed the childminder's safeguarding procedure. n The inspector viewed the areas of the house and garden the childminder uses.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder continually evaluates the resources and activities she offers children. Since she registered, she has adapted the learning environment so children can lead their own play more independently. The childminder reviews children's development over time to make sure they continue to make good progress. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to recognise and respond to concerns about children's welfare. She has completed training to refresh and update her knowledge of wider safeguarding issues. The childminder has strong partnerships with parents. She discusses how they can work together to help children cope with changes when they start at nursery school. They share strategies to make sure that children are able to communicate effectively with the childminder and other children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder successfully creates learning opportunities based on what she knows about children. She takes an active part in the play of the children who need the reassurance of having her close by. The childminder skilfully guides children's explorations and introduces new ideas into their play. Younger children start to recognise that the bricks are different shapes and colours. The childminder challenges them to find more bricks of the same colour and names the different shapes when they ask. Children listen carefully as the childminder counts toys and repeats their early words clearly. Children enjoy combining different toys and resources to develop their play. They use their imaginations as they use the bricks to build beds and swings for small figures. The childminder listens as they talk and helps them find something to use as a blanket.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are keen learners. The childminder creates a welcoming and stimulating environment that motivates children to get involved. She encourages them to have a go when they try putting bricks together for the first time. Children enjoy being praised and are confident to keep trying. They respond to simple boundaries and follow instructions. Children happily help tidy up toys so they do not trip on them. They are independent during daily routines and know to put their shoes away when they get in. The childminder supports children to understand how they are similar or different to their friends. They talk about the things they celebrate with their families and other festivals around the world. The childminder helps older children to manage their more boisterous games so that everyone feels safe and included.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their development. Younger children quickly start to use their emerging language to communicate their needs and choices. They put two words together to express their ideas and indicate what they would like to do. Older children are very confident and independent. They talk about what they are going to eat next from their lunch box and which foods are healthy. All children practise the social skills they need to play together with their friends.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545257 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 10094990 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Wath upon Dearne. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 2. She provides funded early education for 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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