Childminder in Sheffield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 July 2015 8 January 2010

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching is outstanding. The childminder provides an exceptional range of high-quality learning experiences, both indoors and outdoors. Therefore, children are highly motivated, eager to explore and develop a real thirst for learning. They are very well prepared for school.  The childminder has an extremely good knowledge of all children's progress. She observes and assesses children's learning very accurately and plans their next steps in learning extremely well. As a result, all children progress rapidly.  Children form exceptional relationships with the childminder. This allows them to feel safe and develop their confidence as learners.  There are highly effective systems to evaluate and monitor the provision to drive improvement. The childminder has an extremely positive attitude to professional development to enhance her exemplary understanding of the requirements and excellent practice.

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder frequently plans trips and excursions to places of interest. This allows children to experience the wider world and to develop their social and communication skills extremely well.  The childminder has excellent knowledge of child protection issues and of how to recognise the signs that a child may be at risk of harm. She takes all the necessary steps to make sure children remain safe in her care.  Children are extremely well behaved, caring and polite. They demonstrate good social skills as the childminder supports them in their play with others.

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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

 further extend and enhance the experiences of those children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and play in the childminder's house and garden.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to parents and took their views into consideration.  The inspector viewed all areas accessed by children.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning and a range of other documentation, including policies, procedures and self-evaluation.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder has excellent communication and interaction skills. She communicates very well with children and offers explanations, praise and encouragement to motivate children to learn. Children enjoy a broad range of activities. Children freely choose to play indoors or outdoors and pursue their own interests. For example, children play outdoors with water, filling, emptying, pouring, looking at the flow of the water and spilling as they explore its properties. Therefore, children develop an excellent understanding of how things work and happen. The childminder is fully aware of some children's preference for learning outside and so is developing this area. However, this means that the outdoor environment is currently not quite as inspiring as the provision offered indoors. Parents receive precise assessments of their children's learning and know what to do to support them to develop further because the childminder is an effective communicator. As a result,

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who attend. This is outstanding

all children make excellent progress in their learning overall. Close relationships with families help children to settle quickly and the childminder uses diaries highly effectively to involve parents in their children's learning. The childminder provides an excellent range of experiences and resources for the children. These are used effectively so that children make excellent progress in all areas of learning, and are provided with the skills they need to prepare for school.

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outstanding

The childminder creates a very welcoming, fun and friendly environment for children. She is an excellent role model. Children are encouraged to develop their physical skills both indoors, in the garden and in the local community. Independence and self-confidence is carefully encouraged in all that children do. Children learn about safe behaviour and how they can help to maintain their own safety. The childminder plans healthy snacks and promotes healthy eating. Children can identify their personal drinking cups. They confidently and safely peel and chop their own banana at snack time. The childminder also models good hygiene practices. Children are developing an excellent understanding of how to manage their own safety and have a healthy lifestyle.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She monitors children's progress exceptionally well so that children gain the highest levels of achievement. Parents' and children's views are sought through discussion and questionnaires. The childminder continually assesses how to improve, demonstrating her commitment to maintaining her outstanding practice. The childminder is part of a selected local network of childminders who meet together with their minded children for support. They also have separate meetings to discuss their practice and share development and training ideas. This helps the childminder keep her knowledge fully up to date and to provide high-quality care and learning for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY394197 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 859592 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 14 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009. The provision operates Monday to Thursday from 7.45am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 5. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, 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

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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