Childminder, Out-of school day care in Sheffield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 May 2015 27 November 2008

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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

 Parents are involved in their children's learning from the start. This means parents are knowledgeable about their children's progress. They are offered high levels of support to promote their children's continuing development at home.  The childminder provides children with a good balance of child-initiated play and adult- led learning. She has high expectations of children. Activities are tailored to their individual needs and interests. This means children are challenged and motivated to learn; therefore, they make good progress from the outset.  Children develop a good understanding of the world around them. They explore how the seasons change and learn about life cycles. The children fully understand the changes that happen. They talk excitedly about how caterpillars will eventually change into butterflies.  The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. There is a strong focus on child protection and keeping children safe.

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This provision is good

Secure policies and procedures are followed to ensure children are protected at all times.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to build on children's imaginative play. Consequently, she does not fully support them to share their ideas and develop their stories.  Partnerships with other settings the children attend are not yet robust enough to ensure there is consistent sharing of information between providers. As a result, continuity in children's learning is not always fully supported.

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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 develop roles and stories by fully utilising opportunities to sensitively join in with children's imaginative play  build on partnerships with other providers to ensure there is consistent sharing of information between the childminder and the other settings children attend.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  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 parents taken from the childminder's parent survey.  The inspector looked at children's records and discussed planning. She looked at a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

Robust partnerships with parents ensure they are involved in reviewing their children's development. Information gathered through assessments of children's progress is used effectively by the childminder to plan interesting activities. These target children's individual learning needs and help them to attain the skills they need for their future learning in school. For example, the childminder shares stories with children. She skilfully questions them, using favourite books and props to help them vocalise their thoughts. As a result, children make good progress in their communication and language skills. Children enjoy making up stories and acting out previous learning experiences. However, the childminder does not always seize the opportunity to build on this imaginative play. For example, she does not help them to develop their story about a trip to the shops. As a result, some opportunities to extend their ideas and creativity are overlooked.

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good

Children enjoy time in the fresh air every day. The childminder completes appropriate risk assessments for the premises and outings, to minimise hazards to children. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe, while promoting their physical development. For example, they move from sitting to walking as they safely negotiate the stairs. Children make choices about their play as they independently access a suitable variety of resources. The childminder praises children's efforts. This promotes their confidence and self-esteem. Children learn to attend to their own personal care needs in readiness for school. Children behave well because the childminder is a good role model. She encourages children to use good manners, share and be kind. Children attend playgroups where they build relationships with larger groups of children. This helps to prepare them emotionally for the move to school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how a skilled practitioner can enhance learning experiences for children. She holds an early years qualification and accesses training. This means she continually builds on her knowledge and skills to provide good quality care and learning. The childminder reflects on her provision and successfully identifies her strengths and areas for improvement. She regularly reviews the activities she provides to ensure they support children's ongoing development. The childminder finds out what children are learning in nursery school and continues this with similar activities in her setting. However, information about children's progress is not shared consistently with other providers. Consequently, continuity in children's learning is not supported at all times.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 300684 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 867252 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 November 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in the Chapeltown area of Sheffield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for two-year-olds. She 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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