Childminder in Sheffield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 October 2015 4 July 2012

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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 knows how children learn. She gathers information from parents about children's starting points and their interests, and uses this to provide children with stimulating and enjoyable first-hand learning experiences. Children's individual learning and development needs are effectively met and they make good progress.  The childminder has a calm and friendly personality, so children and families feel welcome and relaxed in the environment. Children quickly settle and build strong bonds with the childminder and, consequently, they feel safe and secure.  Children are very enthusiastic in their play and show an eagerness to learn. The childminder joins in with their play, sensitively supporting and encouraging them. Consequently, children are well motivated and make good progress in their learning.  Children enjoy being in the safe and secure environment. Their well-being is effectively

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This provision is good

supported. The childminder ensures that potential risks are minimised. She conducts regular risk assessments.  The experienced and qualified childminder spends time considering what she does well. She identifies areas of weakness to help her to improve the quality of provision.  The childminder keeps parents informed about their children's achievements and they are encouraged to be involved in their children's learning from the start.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not maximise opportunities to support parents to adopt strategies which encourage communication and language skills and healthy eating at home.

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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 partnerships with parents to better share information and complement learning at home to enable children to benefit from continuity in their experiences.

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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 and childminder jointly evaluated a teaching activity.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises and garden used for childminding.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including the safeguarding procedures and evidence of the suitability of household members.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation form.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is experienced and qualified and has a good understanding of how children learn. Policies and procedures that support children's health, safety and well- being are successfully implemented. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Children's safety is at the heart of the childminder's practice and she thoroughly understands her role and responsibilities to protect children from harm. The childminder is committed to improving her provision and has clear plans for development. She is committed to her own professional development. The childminder monitors children's learning. She takes prompt action when additional support may be needed, and works well with schools and other agencies, where necessary to support the children in her care. She regularly obtains the views of children and parents to identify areas for improvement. Written comments from parents confirm they are very happy with the care the childminder

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn and make progress. She successfully plans activities based on children's individual interests and abilities, which promotes their development. She adapts these well to suit the abilities of the children and observes the children carefully to assess their development. She regularly undertakes effective assessments of the children's achievements and identifies their next steps for learning. Children's vocabulary is developing well due to the good interaction between the childminder and children. They enjoy reading books together and are becoming confident in using their communication and language skills during their play. The childminder updates parents daily to ensure they are informed about their child's learning. The childminder uses trips into the community as opportunities to learn, for example, visiting local parks and toddler groups. She provides good opportunities for children to learn about

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

the wider world, which helps children learn about similarities and differences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form warm, caring bonds with the childminder. She is kind and has a gentle and nurturing approach towards the children. Children behave well. They feel safe, emotionally secure and valued. Effective settling-in procedures are used to ensure that children quickly develop attachments with the childminder. The childminder is a good role model. Children learn the importance of good hygiene routines from a young age. Children are encouraged to be independent by feeding themselves and putting on their own coats and shoes. They have good opportunities to be active and engage in physical play. The childminder provides children with a variety of experiences that help them understand different communities and world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well for their age and stage of development, given their starting points. They are confident, sociable and enjoy learning. This helps children be prepared for their next steps in learning, including moving on to pre-school and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440603 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 854077 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Sheffield. She operates all year round from 7:30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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