Childminder in Sheffield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 March 2015 10 November 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder places the utmost importance on safeguarding children. She provides a safe and secure environment, which effectively supports children's growing understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy.  Children's emotional and physical well-being is promoted extremely well by the caring and nurturing childminder. As a result, children are confident and develop exceedingly strong relationships.  Children make excellent progress because there is a superb balance of child-initiated and adult-led activities that are supported by very high-quality teaching. As a result, children are stimulated and motivated to learn.  Children are encouraged to be very independent and have excellent self-care skills. They acquire excellent listening and communication skills so that they can talk confidently in group situations.  Children benefit from exciting and adventurous outings, which successfully promote all

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This provision is outstanding

areas of learning through outdoor play.  The childminder continuously reviews her practice to establish what she does well and to identify areas for improvement. Consequently, the capacity to continually improve is excellent.  The childminder offers superb support for parents in order for them to enhance their children's progress. She effectively involves parents in planning for their children's learning.  Children form secure and caring attachments with the childminder and each other. This helps them to feel emotionally secure. Frequent praise and encouragement as they play effectively promotes their confidence and self-esteem.

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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

 consider even more ways to continue to maximise children's self-expression and learning during purposefully planned art and craft activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities taking place in the kitchen and the playroom, and viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and from written feedback.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's observation and assessment records, the register of attendance and sampled other documentation, including verification of suitability checks for household members.  The inspector and the childminder discussed the childminder's knowledge of safeguarding, supporting children's learning and how she evaluates her provision.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Children thrive and are stimulated to learn in this very welcoming, child-focused environment. There is an extremely sharp focus on helping children to acquire communication and language skills and on promoting their physical, personal, social and emotional development. Activities are tailored to meet children's individual needs because the childminder carries out accurate and precise observations and assessments of their learning and development. The childminder has an extremely well-developed understanding of how everyday activities promote learning. For example, children enjoy pretending to play 'doctors' and invite the childminder to join in with their play. She uses a stethoscope to describe what she is doing. This means that children develop their understanding of what to expect if the need to visit the doctor. Each child has an individual file, which contains detailed narrative observations, plans for future learning,

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who attend. This is outstanding

and photographic evidence of children's learning and development. As a result of the outstanding teaching, children are rapidly learning the skills required to be ready for starting nursery or school.

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outstanding

The childminder is an excellent role model to the children in her care. She is calm, patient and sensitive to their needs. Children demonstrate very friendly behaviours, they are highly praised for showing respect for others, sharing and turn taking. Children have ample opportunities to be active and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. They thoroughly enjoy exploring and investigating during stimulating walks through the woods and in the childminder's vibrant garden. Children learn about nutrition by helping to grow a range of fruit and vegetables and by preparing them for eating. The childminder carefully models good hygiene practices, such as teaching the children the importance of washing their hands. During craft activities children learn about safety as they carefully handle the scissors. However, there is scope for the childminder to enable children to pursue their own ideas even further. Partnerships with parents are exemplary, trusting and strong,

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outstanding

enabling the childminder to tailor the individual care and learning children receive.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder completes robust risk assessments and teaches children how to manage their own safety and to think critically about risks. The childminder is inspirational in her pursuit of excellence and is an active, self-motivated learner. She sets herself challenging goals to further develop her already first-class practice. The childminder works hard to drive improvement and values training. For example, the childminder has completed a childcare qualification, which has made her more reflective about her practice. In addition, the childminder links with other local childminders to share ideas and provide mutual professional support. When children attend another setting, the childminder provides comprehensive information to support continuity in children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY390927 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 873966 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in the Whirlow area of Sheffield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She also holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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