Childminder in Sheffield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 April 2015 4 September 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

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

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder works closely with parents and other providers to monitor children's learning. Assessments are accurate and next steps for children are decided upon together. Activities are shared so that there is a unified approach to children's learning that promotes continuity. This means children have good foundations for future learning, such as school.  Safeguarding is central to the childminder's practice. Her premises are secure and hazards to children are minimised. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe. This means children are protected at all times.  The childminder ensures assistants have a good understanding of her policies and procedures. She reviews their practice, and supports them to attain the skills they need to provide good-quality care and learning.  The childminder rigorously evaluates her practice, which gives her a good understanding of her strengths and weaknesses. She accesses training and research to

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This provision is good

improve her skills and make sure her knowledge is up to date. Consequently, she provides high-quality learning experiences for children that capture their interest and motivate them to learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the best use of resources to help children to make connections between different aspects of their learning. As a result, opportunities to extend their learning further, are sometimes overlooked.

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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

 help children to make connections between their learning experiences, and build on their developing skills by making the best possible use of resources.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home both inside and in the garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of the parents from information included in the childminder's own evaluation.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, and a range of other documentation, including suitability checks and policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

Children's independent play is balanced very well with adult-led activities that capture children's interest and motivate them to learn. Children learn to read as they share stories and begin to recognise familiar letters. They develop their own stories during imaginative play. The childminder skilfully questions them, which helps them to think critically and share their ideas. Children develop their early writing skills in preparation for their learning in school. The childminder does not always link activities and make the most of resources to enhance children's learning further. For example, she does not provide paper and pencils, so that children can write food orders in the pretend cafe. The childminder uses lots of descriptive language during children's play. As a result, children soon develop a wide vocabulary. The childminder introduces mathematical concepts during children's play. For example, they look at quantities as they begin to group objects. The childminder

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who attend. This is good

makes very good use of spontaneous learning opportunities to promote children's knowledge. For instance, she discusses with the children the job waste collectors do. She encourages them to think about what materials they recycle at home.

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good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment for the children where they feel comfortable and secure. Children have positive relationships with the childminder; her praise and encouragement supports their self-esteem and confidence. Children enjoy outdoor play. They learn about the world around them and develop their physical skills. The childminder promotes their independence in self-care during daily routines. She also helps them to understand why healthy foods are important. The childminder teaches children to share and be kind. They build relationships in larger social groups during visits with other childminders. This helps children to develop positive attitudes that prepare them emotionally for the move on to nursery or school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a comprehensive knowledge of the learning and development requirements and how to keep children safe. Secure recruitment procedures ensure assistants are suitable to work with children. Robust partnerships with other professionals ensure continuity in children's care and learning. The childminder is qualified, and she accesses further training to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder monitors the progress children are making to identify strengths and gaps in their learning. Targeted planning and effective assessment means children enjoy high-quality care and learning opportunities. Consequently, they make very good progress in all areas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY267627 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 860697 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 September 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in the Halfway area of Sheffield. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for two-year-olds, and sometimes works with an assistant. The childminder holds a formal childcare qualification equivalent to 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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