Childminder in Sheffield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 August 2015 20 May 2010

p.1

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

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

p.1

This provision is good

 The childminder helps children to develop effective language and communication skills. Children are well prepared for their move on to school. Older children listen and pay attention when others speak. They respond well to questions and ask what they want to know. Younger children copy words and use sounds in their play.  The childminder constantly praises children's efforts, raising their self-esteem. Children stand proudly with their creative achievements as the childminder takes photographs to share with their parents.  The childminder promotes children's physical development both indoors and outdoors. Children laugh and giggle as they hold hands with their friends and wiggle their bottoms to the music. Children follow instructions to hop on one leg and put their left and right foot in and out of the circle.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder shares information with parents

p.1

This provision is good

using a daily diary system. Parents know what their child is doing each day and the learning that is going to take place.  The childminder has a good understanding of child protection procedures. She is confident of the appropriate procedures to follow in the event of any concerns about a child in her care.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use her observations of children's progress to identify their level of achievement as precisely as possible.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 make better use of information gained from observation to plan more precisely and improve the potential for children to make rapid progress in their learning and development.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main playroom and looked at other areas used for childminding, including outside.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector asked the childminder questions about her practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of all household members, and the childminder's qualifications. She also looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector took account of parents' written views on the quality of the provision.

p.2

who attend. This is good

The childminder is very experienced. She has a good understanding of how to support children's learning through play. The childminder organises enjoyable and rewarding activities for children of all ages. Children enjoy creative activities. They make their own musical instruments, independently scooping rice in to plastic cups which they stick together. Children create sounds by shaking their instrument. The childminder helps younger children to stick tissue paper to their creation. Older children use mathematical language, describing their tissue paper as a triangle and square shape. They show their understanding of time, explaining how they are going to use their instruments later when they dance. Older children are confident to talk about what they are doing and things they enjoy. They make marks on wipe boards, explaining how they are drawing a spider's web. Older children show how they enjoy books, naming their favourite story at nursery school

p.3

good

The childminder provides a very warm and nurturing setting. Children feel safe and have formed secure emotional bonds with the childminder. They are happy and settled. Children enjoy cuddles and sitting on the childminder's knee to listen to stories. Older children manage their own basic hygiene needs successfully. They talk about ways to keep healthy and safe. Older children know that they have to wash their hands before eating food because of the germs. Children talk about food that is good for them and bring healthy packed lunches from home. They sit at the table to eat their morning snack of fresh fruit. Older children come down stairs holding on to the rail and sitting on their bottoms. Children go out every day for fresh air and exercise. They play in the garden and learn about their community as they take walks in the local area. Children's behaviour is good. They are learning to take turns and share resources, sometimes with support from

p.3

good

the childminder. The childminder reads stories about starting school. Children are emotionally well prepared for moving on to nursery and school.

p.3

provision is good

The childminder has a sound understanding and implements the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage well. She provides a good balance of child-led and adult-initiated play. The childminder regularly observes children and plans for their next steps in learning. However, the childminder's assessments of children's progress are not precise enough in order to plan very well-targeted activities that increase the potential for children to make rapid progress in their learning. The childminder evaluates her provision through self-reflective practice. Children and parents can make suggestions about any changes they wish to see in the provision. The childminder has good links with other childminders in the area. They offer each other support and share ideas for good practice. The childminder attends a variety of courses so that she continues to update her professional knowledge. She provides good quality teaching and learning for all children.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 300046 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 864649 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1989 and lives in Lower Stannington, Sheffield. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

p.4

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.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way. To receive regular email alerts about new publications, including survey reports and school inspection reports, please visit our website and go to ‘Subscribe’.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5