Childminder in Sheffield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 October 2015 21 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

 Children learn how to behave appropriately as the childminder is an effective role model, promoting sharing, respect and good manners. Consequently, children develop the social skills ready for the move to nursery or school.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder is skilled in supporting and challenging children so that they make good progress towards the next steps in their development.  Children are emotionally secure because the childminder builds strong relationships with them. She is caring and thoughtful and children become confident and motivated learners from an early age.  The childminder evaluates the quality of the service she provides, finding out what parents and children expect and enjoy. This helps her to make continuous improvements to her setting.  The childminder has beneficial partnerships with parents. She uses an electronic system to support a shared approach towards children's care. Children's

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This provision is good

accomplishments made at home and current interests are included in the planned learning for each child. This has a positive effect on outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always share the assessments she makes of children's learning with other settings they attend.  The childminder does not consistently provide good opportunities for children to practise their early writing skills.

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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

 extend existing partnerships with the other settings that children attend, in order to share more detailed information about children's learning  provide more good opportunities to promote children's early writing skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and the planning documentation.  The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and the childminder's qualifications. She also looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form and discussed her improvement plan.  The inspector asked the childminder questions about her practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms of a child being at risk and understands how to report a concern. The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has completed a level 3 qualification since her last inspection and attends further training to keep her knowledge up to date. She shares ideas and best practice with other local childminders, assisting her to develop her own delivery of care and education.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder promotes children's learning well. Children are provided with a good variety of well-planned activities, which help them to learn through play. The childminder ensures teaching is suited to individual children by using their interests to provide effective learning opportunities. The childminder encourages children to recall activities they have previously enjoyed to help extend their learning in a new way. Children talk happily about the collection of leaves and conkers. The childminder helps children to develop their counting skills to recognise shape and colour. However, there are not always enough opportunities for children to practise their early writing skills. Partnerships with other settings children attend are generally good. The childminder makes use of information she receives about children's learning. However, she does not always share her own assessment information, in order to promote children's learning further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of equality and ensures all children and their families feel valued. She uses opportunities on outings in the community to help children consider and value diversity. Children enjoy a well-balanced selection of snacks and meals. They develop independent self-care skills. The childminder makes good use of the outdoor environment. She provides opportunities for daily exercise and fresh air, which helps to promote children's physical development and well-being effectively.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including funded three- and four-year-old children, make good progress from their starting points. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the skills children need in preparation for their move to school. She plans activities, but allows children to lead and consolidate their learning as they enjoy their favourite resources. The childminder carries out day-to-day observations and tracks children's progress electronically to identify any areas of concern. She knows what to do if she identifies gaps in learning, which includes involving parents and external agencies. Parents are very complimentary about the childminder and the positive effect she has had on their children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY338599 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 873338 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 August 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Sheffield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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