Moulster, Rebecca Susan

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 October 2015 Not applicable

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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 are confident and develop strong and trusting relationships. Their emotional and physical well-being is supported effectively by the caring and nurturing childminder.  Settling-in procedures are good. This helps support children as they move between home and the childminder's setting.  Effective partnership working with parents means that there is continuity in children's learning between the provision and home. This contributes to the good progress children make.  The childminder regularly observes children and uses the information gained to identify the next steps in their learning. This helps to ensure all children make good progress in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not considered further ways to enhance her programme of continuous professional development.  The childminder does not gather as much information as possible about what children know and can do when they first start.

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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

 seek further ways to enhance knowledge and develop first-rate teaching practice  gain more detailed information about what children can already do when they join the setting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from their written testimonies.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's observation and assessment records, the register of attendance and checked evidence of suitability checks for household members.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She keeps up to date with essential training. However, there is less focus on exploring opportunities to raise the quality of teaching to an outstanding level. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and the action to take should she have a concern about a child in her care. The childminder carries out risk assessments to identify and minimise any hazards. The childminder takes account of the views of parents as she evaluates her practice. She identifies strengths and areas for further improvement, in order to improve the quality of the provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She provides children with a range of interesting activities and experiences across all areas of learning. The childminder makes accurate observations and uses these to inform her planning for children's development. However, the childminder does not gather detailed information about children's skills and abilities when they start to attend to plan precisely from the start. Children independently access a range of developmentally appropriate resources and become engrossed in their play. The childminder provides running commentaries so that young children develop their language skills. She encourages children to repeat words to increase their vocabulary and their confidence in speaking. The childminder plays alongside children as they excitedly blow and catch the bubbles. She builds on children's developing understanding of numbers, colours and shapes

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model and consistently reminds them of the rules and boundaries. She offers praise and encouragement as they play, which helps promote their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder supports children's understanding of good hygiene routines and an awareness of healthy lifestyles. For example, children enjoy healthy snacks, drinks and nutritious home-cooked meals. They have plenty of opportunities to be physically active as they play in the garden and visit local parks and play areas. The childminder works in close partnership with parents to help children settle and to support their well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress, including those who receive funded early education. The childminder effectively assesses children's learning. This helps her to identify any gaps in development, which are quickly addressed. The childminder helps children to develop their social skills by taking them to different groups in the local community. Overall, children develop the key skills they need for the next stage in their learning, such as the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457492 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 938975 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in the Darnall area of Sheffield. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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