Childminder in Sheffield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 June 2015 27 March 2012

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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 very good as the childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn through play. She provides good challenge and stimulation through a wide range of activities. Children build on their learning effectively because the childminder carries out regular observations and ongoing assessments. She uses the information gained from these to plan the next steps in their learning.  Strong partnerships with parents ensure that children are very well supported in their learning and development, both at the childminder's house and at home. The childminder keeps parents well informed about children's progress.  Children are safe because the childminder implements effective safeguarding policies and practice and they are well supervised. Children's health is well protected through good hygiene practices.  Children settle very well in the childminder's care. Behaviour is very good as the childminder sets clear boundaries. She ensures children learn to have good manners

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This provision is good

and to share the toys. There are very good relationships between the childminder and the children.  The childminder monitors her teaching, planning and children's progress very well. She shares ideas and good practice with other local early years providers and childminders, in order to maintain the good quality of her provision. The childminder's experience and qualification have a positive impact on children's valuable learning opportunities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Self-evaluation is not yet sharply focused enough to identify more specific areas for continuous improvement in children's learning and in the provision as a whole.

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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

 develop the use of self-evaluation to identify the strengths and priorities for development across all aspects of the provision, in order to raise the quality of learning experiences for children to the highest level.

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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 observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, carers and children, including those expressed in recent letters.

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who attend. This is good

Children enjoy choosing from a wide range of interesting toys and resources. They are very imaginative in their play as they collect blankets and cushions to make a den under the table. They decide who will be each character and act out different scenarios. The childminder interacts very well with children and encourages them to extend their very good vocabulary and communication skills. Outside, children tip toy dinosaurs and sea creatures into a large tub of water. The childminder sets them a challenge to see how many toy fish they think might fit in the boat. She links this to a story they have been reading over the previous few weeks. She teaches children about floating and sinking, which relates to the story. They experiment with leaves, stones and other natural objects to see which floats or sinks. The childminder sets up activities in her garden and they go to a local stream to try the experiment there. The childminder teaches children to count

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who attend. This is good

and to recognise colours during the activities. They make marks and paint outside, which helps them to practise early writing skills. She guides children in their play and learning so they experience a wide range of activities and resources. This develops their independent thinking, which helps to prepare them well for the next stage in their learning.

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good

The childminder obtains detailed information from parents about children's preferences and routines when a child first starts. This communication is maintained so that children's health and well-being are well protected. Children play happily together and gain confidence and good self-esteem through frequent praise and encouragement. The childminder encourages children to be independent in their self-care routines so they are well prepared for nursery and school. She ensures they are emotionally secure when they move to a new setting. This is because she takes them to see the building and maintains contact with their teacher or key person. This means children's needs continue to be met.

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provision is good

The childminder reflects each week on her teaching and its impact on children's learning in relation to their next steps. She evaluates her provision and takes account of the views of parents and children. However, this is not precise enough to enable her to prioritise specific ways in which she can help children to make rapid progress. She is well motivated and continues to improve her own knowledge and children's learning experiences through online information and through her membership of a childminding association. The childminder has effective contacts with the other settings that children attend in parallel. This maintains continuity and protects their well-being. The childminder understands the importance of working with other professionals when the need arises so that children's care and learning needs are met.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 300322 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 864667 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1988 and lives in Sheffield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare 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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