Childminder in Sheffield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 October 2015 3 August 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder is very experienced and has a good understanding of how children learn through play. She provides a range of activities and resources that motivate children to play and learn.  Children have good opportunities to make choices and lead their own learning. The childminder is responsive to their interests and uses these to promote their next steps in learning.  Risk assessments are carried out regularly on all areas children access. The premises are safe and secure.  Children learn early speaking skills well. The childminder uses positive teaching strategies to support their language development.  The childminder is a good role model. She gives clear guidance about expected behaviour. Children learn to behave well and display good manners.  The childminder is kind and caring. Children form close bonds with her. Children are happy, confident and settled in her home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always share enough information about children's progress with parents.  The childminder does not share developmental information with other settings children attend.

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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

 keep parents regularly informed about their child's progress  develop effective two-way communication with staff at other early years settings children attend.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play in the childminder's house.  The inspector looked at a selection of policies and children's records.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in writing.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows the correct procedure to follow if she has any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder attends training and reflects on her practice to drive improvements to her teaching and the overall quality of the provision. She has established strong links with other childminders to share ideas and keep up to date with best practice. The childminder uses a tracking system to accurately document each child's stage of development. This clearly shows the good progress that each child is making. However, she does not regularly share this information with parents. Nevertheless, parents are very happy with the care provided and they highly commend her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's good teaching methods support children's learning and development. She collects accurate information from parents to support her initial assessment of children's development. The childminder observes and discovers what children need to learn next and plans effectively for this. She follows children's interests to extend their learning. When children are fascinated by bubbles, she provides a bowl of water full of bubbles for them to explore. Children delight in their play as the childminder uses every opportunity to promote learning about colour, size and shape. The childminder repeats the correct pronunciation of children's words, speaking clearly and using different tones. She helps them to speak confidently as they play and learn. The childminder shares some care information with other providers. However, information about what children are currently learning is not effectively shared. This means the childminder cannot effectively build on

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

the learning that takes place elsewhere.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a homely and welcoming environment. Children's emotional well- being is effectively supported. The childminder knows about and attends to their care needs very well. She recognises when young children become tired and restless. She snuggles on the sofa with them as they share a book. Children are extremely happy and comfortable in her care. The childminder promotes children's good health. A variety of healthy drinks and snacks are provided. Children enjoy exercise and fresh air. She encourages daily play in the garden or trips to local parks. Children are encouraged to keep themselves safe. The childminder reminds them of simple precautions, such as not leaving toys in doorways.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder and they make good progress from their starting points. The childminder checks children's progress carefully and quickly acts on any gaps in their learning. Children are learning a range of speaking, listening and mathematical skills. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 300259 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 867232 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 August 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 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

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Telephone number

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