Childminder in Sheffield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 February 2016 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

 The childminder has a clear vision for future developments. She works effectively with other early years providers when children attend other settings. This contributes to continuity in children's learning and development.  Children develop a close, caring relationship with the childminder who provides a warm and welcoming environment for them to learn in.  The childminder provides a good range of activities and resources to support children's learning. She helps children learn to make decisions and develop their independence.  Children achieve well from their different starting points. They enjoy learning and are keen to succeed. The childminder helps children to be inquisitive and to try hard.  Children are well behaved. They play and work in safety. Children learn to share their toys and to play together well. They look after each other.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The partnership with parents is good overall. However, the childminder does not fully support parents to share what they know their child can already 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

 strengthen partnerships with parents and support them more effectively to share what they know about their child's achievements when children first 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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. He looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder strives to provide the best quality of teaching and learning for the children in her care. She makes good use of training to develop the support she gives to children. The childminder is reflective about her practice and ambitious for children to succeed. She has good relationships with parents who value the help their children receive. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection and first aid. She is vigilant and has good procedures in place to keep children safe from harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder helps children to make good progress across all areas of learning. Children are motivated and enjoy learning. Activities are imaginative and help children to develop their skills and knowledge. An example of this is when they choose from a box of exciting puppets which prompts them to sing a favourite song. The childminder knows children's individual learning needs and abilities well. She helps children to develop their early reading, writing and number skills. The childminder skilfully questions children and helps them to speak clearly, extending their vocabulary. Children enjoy looking at books and following the story.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are cared for well. The childminder knows their individual needs and routines well. She helps children to relate well to each other and to share their toys. The childminder sets a good example to children. They learn to respect and understand similarities and differences between themselves and others. Children enjoy role play and dressing-up activities based on stories from around the world. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles well. She teaches children good handwashing routines. They competently follow instructions, helping them to learn about keeping safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children's progress over time is good. They make a strong start to their learning in all areas. The childminder sets challenging targets for children based on accurate and frequent checks on their progress. She works well with other professionals to address any gaps in children's learning. Children develop the knowledge and skills they need for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478349 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 981990 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 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.

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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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