Childminder in Sheffield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 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 encourages children to form positive relationships with her. She successfully promotes their independence, well-being, sense of belonging and emotional security. Children are confident, settled and show good levels of self-esteem.  The childminder uses robust risk assessments to ensure that her home and outings are suitable for children. She promotes children's safety successfully.  The childminder works effectively with parents to meet children's individual needs and to promote shared learning.  The childminder understands how children learn and develop. She interacts skilfully to challenge children through interesting activities. This helps them to make good progress from their initial starting points.  The childminder monitors children's progress closely. She successfully identifies and addresses any gaps in their learning so they are prepared for future learning.  The childminder provides a wide range of attractive and stimulating resources to

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not developed her knowledge and skills as far as possible, in order to raise the quality of her teaching to an exceptional level and achieve consistently excellent outcomes for children.  The childminder has not built fully on the good relationships she has with schools and other early years providers to promote as much continuity in children's experiences and learning as possible.

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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 the programme of professional development and raise the quality of teaching, in order to increase the potential to achieve excellent outcomes for all children  build on the good links with the school and other early years providers children attend to promote better continuity in children's development and learning.

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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 discussed the provision with the childminder. He looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of staff working with her.  The inspector took account of parents' 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 children in her care. She is reflective and ambitious for children to succeed. She has good relationships with parents who value the help their children receive. She shares information of children's individual achievements clearly and effectively and helps parents to further support their children's development at home. The childminder helps children to learn about the world around them and to appreciate different cultures and beliefs. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection and has robust procedures in place to keep children free from harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder assesses children's needs and achievements accurately. She uses her knowledge to plan activities which meets their individual needs well. She uses a range of effective strategies to help children make good progress towards the next steps in their learning. She encourages them to be inquisitive and try to puzzle things out. An example of this is when children explore the items in the sensory box, feeling the variety of textures and listening to the different sounds. The childminder makes the activity more engaging by introducing a peeping-and-hiding game. She helps children to build their speaking, listening and early reading skills well. The childminder makes good use of attractive toys and resources to engage children in enjoyable and purposeful learning experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder develops strong relationships with children and their families. She helps children to learn to share their toys and to take turns. Children are well behaved and patient. She helps babies and young children to establish good routines for relaxing and sleeping when they need to. Children learn to make decisions about their work and play and to follow rules and guidance. The childminder supports children in taking greater responsibility and managing their own behaviour. She sets a very good example to them. She treats children with respect and provides thoughtful praise and encouragement. The childminder helps children to develop healthy and active lifestyles. She provides well- balanced snacks and nutritious drinks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy learning and develop good skills to support their future learning. She helps children to build their speaking, listening and early reading skills well. Children make good progress from their individual starting points and achieve well during their time with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474721 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 966648 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 10

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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 6.30pm, 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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