Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection date 12 July 2019 Previous inspection date 15 July 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 Children are happy and confident in the childminder's care. They form secure attachments to her that support their overall well-being. Children are familiar with simple daily routines and quickly cooperate with any instructions. n The childminder makes precise assessments of children's learning to find out what they need to learn next. She reviews assessments of children's learning over time to check they are continuing to make good progress in every area of development. n Children learn how to keep themselves safe as they play. The childminder reminds them how to move around safely outside. She helps them understand why they need to pick up toys off the floor so they do not slip or trip on them. n The childminder uses her interactions with children well to promote their learning. She listens as children talk and repeats the key words and phrases they are using. Children listen to her suggestions and answer her questions about what they are going to do

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This provision is good

next. n Parents are pleased with the good quality of care the childminder provides. They particularly value how she makes children feel welcome and secure. The childminder works closely with parents to meet the needs of individual children. n The childminder does not always meticulously plan activities and resources to build on what fascinates children and promote very high levels of concentration. n The childminder has not made good use of 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

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 make better use of what fascinates children to very carefully plan activities that capture their attention and promote very high levels of concentration n take advantage of targeted professional development to further raise the quality of teaching.

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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 it had 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 they had provided and those spoken to during the inspection. 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 evaluates aspects of the learning environment she creates. She has improved how resources are stored so children can more easily access their favourite toys independently. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to recognise and respond to concerns about children's welfare. She clearly follows her procedures to make sure she fully supports children and their families. The childminder has used some training and support from the local authority to ensure her procedures and safeguarding knowledge are up to date. The childminder has good links with the local nursery and school. She shares her assessments of children's development with teachers before they start. The childminder works with parents to make sure children are independent and ready for their next stage in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses younger children's play to help them learn to share and take turns. She gets involved in their game when they pretend to make cups of tea. The childminder shows them how to share out the cups and plates so they have one each. She praises children when they copy her and share out the pieces of pretend cake. Children are keen learners who confidently lead their own play. The childminder sensitively helps them solve problems. She shows them how to open and close the toy toolbox by making sure it is not too full. The childminder uses simple language to help children think about why a toy has stopped working. They look at the wheels and she talks about why they are not turning anymore. Children use their imaginations and good language skills to answer the childminder's questions about where they are going on their scooters.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a welcoming learning environment. She makes sure that everyone is included and they celebrate each child's special occasions. Children enjoy sharing different foods from home so everyone becomes familiar with different cultures and traditions. The childminder works in partnership with parents to maintain continuity in children's care. They discuss children's dietary requirements to make sure they receive a balance of foods through the day. Younger children develop healthy lifestyle habits. They enjoy eating fresh fruit and drink plenty of fluids when it is hot.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their development. Younger children confidently use their emerging language skills to communicate with the childminder. They learn new words and start to put them together into sentences. Children move with control and skill as they play outside. They negotiate steps and go around obstacles safely as they run. Children delight in learning how to climb into ride-along vehicles and make them move with their feet. They learn to take turns on the slide and know they must sit down carefully. Older children are well prepared for starting at nursery or school. They start to become familiar with numbers and colours as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY316629 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 10103472 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 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 15 July 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in the Brinsworth area of Rotherham. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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