Childminder in Sheffield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 June 2015 27 February 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 finds out from parents what children can already do when they enter her care. She shares her observations of children's learning with parents and involves them in the assessment of their progress. This means parents have a good understanding of their child's development and can support their learning at home.  The childminder shares information with other settings that children attend. This supports continuity in children's learning.  The childminder provides an effective balance of child-led play and adult-led learning. Activities are planned to target children's next steps and support their good progress in all areas of learning.  Safeguarding is central to the childminder's practice. She teaches children how to identify potential hazards and keep themselves safe. Clear procedures are effectively implemented to ensure children are protected at all times.  The childminder works with her co-childminder to reflect on her practice. She has an

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This provision is good

early years qualification and regularly accesses training to update her knowledge. This means the childminder has the skills to provide good quality learning experiences that support children's continuing progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use adult-led activities as well as possible to fully explore children's skills and find out what they are capable of.  On occasions, the childminder does not give children enough time to think through and answer questions. This means children do not always have the opportunity to share their thoughts and ideas.

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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

 make the most of adult-led activities to test children's skills and find out what they are capable of, and use this information to further challenge and extend their learning  give children plenty of time to answer questions, so that they have time to think and share their thoughts and knowledge.

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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 spoke to the co-childminder.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from the childminder's review of her practice.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

Children freely access a suitable range of toys and resources that reflect their interests and encourage them to explore. Their independent play is balanced well with a good range of adult-led activities. This helps to promote children's learning and development across the seven areas of learning. For example, children develop their understanding of mathematics as they compare more complex shapes. They learn to count and recognise numbers bigger than 10. However, during these activities, the childminder does not always challenge children to see what they already know. For example, she does not always explore whether older children can complete simple additions. The childminder sits with children to offer support and effectively uses opportunities to repeat their language and introduce new words. She shares stories with children and makes good use of props to support their understanding of written language. As a result, children are making strong

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who attend. This is good

progress in their communication and language skills. The childminder asks children lots of questions to promote their critical thinking. However, she does not always give them enough time to think and answer.

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good

The childminder's home is welcoming and secure. The childminder completes appropriate risk assessments for the premises and outings to minimise potential hazards to children. Children enjoy time in the fresh air every day. The childminder encourages them to make healthy choices about the food they eat. Children learn where some of their food comes from as they plant and check on the growth of their own fruit and vegetables. 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. They behave well because the childminder is a good role model. She encourages children to use good manners, be kind and play cooperatively. Children attend playgroups where they build relationships within their peer group. This helps to prepare them emotionally for the eventual move to school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements and how to keep children safe. All policies and procedures are shared with parents, so they have a good understanding of the service the childminder provides. The childminder shares good practice with other childminders. She seeks advice from the local authority and accesses training to improve her knowledge. The childminder has successfully addressed weaknesses identified at previous inspections. Effective planning and assessment means children enjoy a good standard of care and learning opportunities that promote their continuing development. The childminder works with her co-childminder to review her practice. She seeks the views of parents and children. This helps to make sure her provision effectively meets the needs of all children who attend.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 300456 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 867241 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1989 and lives in the Halfway area of Sheffield. She works with her daughter, who is her co-childminder. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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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