Ramskill, Julie Louise

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children make very good progress in their development. They are familiar with where their favourite things are and the toys they like to play with. They confidently explore their surroundings and independently select their toys. The childminder knows children's interests, and plans an interesting range of activities which motivate and challenge them. They excitedly participate in creative activities. For example, they scrub the germs from the pretend hands, while talking to the childminder about what they are doing. This promotes their understanding of good hygiene.

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The provision is good

Children are very settled and happy in the childminder's care. They form strong attachments to her and her assistant and know the routine of the day. Younger children are reassured and the childminder knows how to respond to their needs. She recognises when they need to sleep or eat. This successfully supports their physical and emotional well-being.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a safe and secure environment. She skilfully adapts areas of the premises to meet children's needs and makes the best possible use of the space available. For example, she creates a balcony area for older children to have quiet time and to play with more-intricate resources away from smaller children. Children follow instructions well and as a result, keep themselves safe.

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need to do better?

n The childminder responds spontaneously to children's interests and needs when planning the curriculum. She uses what she knows to plan activities they enjoy. n The childminder incorporates children's next steps when planning activities. She instinctively adapts play opportunities, recognising when children's interests lead them away and she extends their learning spontaneously. For example, after washing germs off the pretend hands, the children begin to wash their toys as they believe these may also have germs on them. n The childminder successfully extends children's vocabulary. She continually talks to children about what they are doing and introduces new words as she carries out activities. Children enthusiastically invite the childminder into their play and talk about what they are doing. They use new words she has introduced to them. The childminder models good language and repeats words for young

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children to copy. This promotes children's communication skills well. n Children develop counting skills as they count jigsaw pieces and learn how to recognise numbers. However, the childminder does not routinely use mathematical and positional language in everyday activities to promote children's mathematical awareness further. n Parents are extremely complimentary about the care and education the

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5 March 2020 childminder provides. They appreciate her flexibility, the wide range of resources and the updates given to parents through an online system. The childminder offers parents suggestions for activities they can try at home with their children to enhance their development further. n Children are very well behaved. They are extremely kind to each other and display good manners. They interact well with their peers and celebrate achievements. This promotes their growing confidence. n The childminder and her assistant encourage children to 'have a go' and take safe risks as they participate in a range of challenging outdoor activities. They receive praise for their achievements and this contributes to their self-esteem. n The childminder successfully promotes children's independence with a range of everyday activities and helps them to manage their self-care needs. For example, children can put on their shoes and coat, and confidently use the toilet

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unassisted. She supports children to recognise when they need to rest and when they need to hydrate. n The childminder supports children to be aware of healthy lifestyles and the importance of physical activity. However, the options the childminder provides for children's lunches are not consistently healthy and nutritious. n The childminder accurately assesses and evaluates her provision, taking into account the views of others, including parents and children. She reflects on her practice and that of her assistant, and identifies areas she would like to develop further. She ensures further professional development opportunities are available for her and her assistant. n The childminder prepares children well for school. She provides detailed information for parents to help them to support their children and ensure they are physically and emotionally ready. She shares information with school nurseries about children's stages of development, to enable all involved in the

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children's education to be fully informed.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures her home is secure and children are safe from harm. She demonstrates a good awareness of risk and completes risk assessments on and off the premises. The childminder has a very good understanding of child protection and the wider issues of safeguarding. For example, she fully understands the 'Prevent' duty and signs of extremism. She has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and is aware of the action to take if she is concerned.

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should:

5 March 2020 n develop teaching skills even further to enhance children's use of mathematical language n contribute further to children's good health by consistently providing healthy lunch options.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY344048 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 10117414 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 23 Date of previous inspection 22 June 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in the Dalton area of Rotherham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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 talked to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed the play spaces and observed interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector took account of the views of parents, who provided written and verbal feedback. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation, including policies and procedures, and training certificates.

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Inspection activities

5 March 2020 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

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