Childminder in Sheffield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 July 2015 11 November 2009

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Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder has not made sure she fully understands how to successfully carry out the required progress check for children aged between two and three years.  Observation and assessment are not yet secure enough to ensure children's individual development is planned and promoted across all areas of learning.  The childminder's safeguarding knowledge is not fully secure. She does not have a sound understanding of the procedures to follow in the event of an allegation being made against anyone living or working on the premises.  Children are not always given sufficient time to respond to questions to fully develop their thinking skills.  The childminder does not effectively evaluate the service she provides to enable her to improve on the outcomes for children and develop her knowledge further.

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It has the following strengths

 Children form strong bonds with the childminder, who supports their emotional needs well. Care practices are good and children are happy and enjoy what they are doing.  The childminder successfully identifies and minimises risks within her home. This means children are able to play and rest in a safe and comfortable environment.  The childminder has good partnerships with parents, which effectively supports children's learning at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 update knowledge and understanding of how to implement the progress check for children aged between two and three years, including the requirement to provide parents with a short written summary of their child's development in the prime areas  ensure observations are used to inform the individual planning of each child's learning and development across all areas  update safeguarding knowledge to gain an understanding of the role of the Local Authority Designated Officer and what to do in the event of an allegation being made against anyone living or working on the premises.

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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

 strengthen questioning skills by ensuring that all children are always given enough time to think and respond with their own answers  review the processes for self-evaluation in order to identify and tackle weaknesses in the provision and professional knowledge, to bring about rapid and continuous improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder engage in a range of learning activities, play and daily care routines with the children.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records, safeguarding procedures and the childminder's written policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback provided.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder observes and assesses children's development using early years guidance. However, this process is not precise enough or consistently linked to the seven areas of learning. This means she is not able to accurately plan for children's individual needs or carefully monitor their progress. The childminder is also unclear about some aspects of carrying out the required progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. Nevertheless, she demonstrates a sound understanding of how children learn through play. She provides a variety of activities to engage and enthuse them. For example, children make a model house out of boxes and then paint and decorate it. Children's language skills are developing because the childminder is always talking to them about what they are doing, or what they can see. She consistently repeats words back to children so they know how to pronounce these correctly. However, sometimes she does

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who attend. This requires improvement

not give children the time they need to process their thoughts and formulate an answer before she responds for them. Overall, children are gaining the basic skills and experiences needed to support them in their next stage of learning.

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good

The childminder meets children's emotional and physical needs well. A good settling-in process ensures children form strong bonds with her. Outdoor activities in the garden and community are a feature of children's daily routine. Children enjoy lots of physical activities as they ride on scooters and bikes and attempt to play croquet. They learn about the natural world as they watch the birds feeding, look for frogs in the pond, and grow tomatoes and cucumbers. The childminder promotes good manners and gives children lots of praise, raising their self-esteem and confidence. Children are encouraged to be independent and responsible for their own personal care needs as soon as they are able. Children attend various groups throughout the week where they can socialise with others of their own age. These experiences help to emotionally prepare young children for the later move on to nursery and school.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has an adequate knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is aware of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and the action to take to manage any concerns about a child in her care. However, she is unaware of the procedure to follow in the event of an allegation being made against herself. Self-evaluation is developing. However, the childminder has not identified all weaknesses in her practice or prioritised her professional development to ensure she is fully aware of all the learning and development requirements. She has undertaken all required training, such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding, and has accessed support from the local authority adviser.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 300246 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 864664 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995 and lives in Sheffield. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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

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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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