Childminder, Out-of school day care in Sheffield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 June 2015 16 February 2011

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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

 Teaching is good, because the childminder understands how to effectively promote children's learning to enable them to achieve. As a result, children's progress is good, based on their starting points and capabilities.  Children enjoy a wide range of resources, activities and outings within the local community. These help them to make good progress across all areas of learning.  Children have a warm, close relationship with the childminder. Consequently, they are happy and well settled with growing levels of independence.  The childminder ensures children are closely supervised at all times and that any risks to their safety are minimised effectively. This means that they are kept free from harm and are well protected.  Children's progress is regularly assessed and monitored. This means that all areas of learning are covered and the next steps in children's learning are highlighted.  The childminder continually enhances her practice. She regularly reviews her self-

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This provision is good

evaluation, and actively seeks the views of others to drive her provision forward.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has links with the other early years settings which children attend. However, precise details of children's learning are not consistently shared to better support children's ongoing progress.

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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

 enhance partnership working with other early years professionals to ensure precise information is consistently shared, so that children benefit from continuity and a joined up approach in their learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main play areas, both inside and outside.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and interacted with children at various times throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked the evidence of the suitability of all household members, the childminder's qualifications, and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector discussed safeguarding and child protection issues with the childminder.  The inspector discussed the childminder's observations, assessments, planning and monitoring.  The inspector spoke to parents about their views of the childminder and the quality of care that she provides.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder understands how children learn and supports them well. She asks parents what children already know and can do when they first start. Consequently, this helps her to identify children's starting points quickly. She accurately assesses children's capabilities and stage of development, and identifies what children need to learn next. Children have access to a good range of toys and resources, which allows them to make independent choices and initiate their own play. Children's communication and language skills are successfully extended. This is because the childminder describes what the children are doing as they play, and engages them in meaningful conversations throughout the day. Children use pencils to make marks and to form the letters in their names. As a result, they develop early writing skills in preparation for school. Children enjoy a good variety of outings. They visit places of interest, such as the local library and parks. Weekly trips to

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who attend. This is good

activity groups with other minded children extend their social skills.

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good

The childminder treats the children with warmth and kindness. She offers a flexible settling-in process, which promotes children's ability to develop a positive and trusting relationship with the childminder. Children spend time in the garden everyday and have opportunities to develop their physical skills. They ride on scooters and use ramps to develop their balance. As a result, they are able to manage risks by negotiating the different level surfaces. Children are given opportunities to practise self-help skills and develop their independence. For example, they are encouraged to wash their hands prior to eating and after using the toilet. The childminder plays alongside the children, modelling positive behaviour and helping them to think about sharing and taking turns. This helps children to form friendships and to understand the expectations for behaviour. Children are polite and have good manners.

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provision is good

The well-qualified childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. She demonstrates a secure drive to continually develop her practice. She accesses training to keep up to date with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Children's safety is effectively fostered, because the childminder attends relevant safeguarding training. This means she knows what procedures to follow, should she have concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder makes very good use of a childminding support network, and training to gain ideas to improve her practice. Parents speak highly of the childminder, praising her professionalism and the caring service she provides. The childminder has made links with other settings the children attend. However, precise details of children's development, such as their next steps in learning, are not consistently shared. This means information is not available to

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provision is good

the childminder to help her to provide outstanding support for children's ongoing learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY344026 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 873414 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 16 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007. She lives in Sheffield. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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