Childminder in Sheffield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 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 and her assistant establish strong relationships with children and their parents. Children learn and develop in a warm and welcoming setting.  Children's development is enriched through regular visits to parks, libraries, museums and other local places of interest. The childminder's good partnerships with other childminders and pre-schools make a positive contribution to children's achievements.  The childminder effectively gathers the views of children and their parents. She works well with representatives of the local authority to review the quality of her practice and set targets for future development.  The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles well. She provides a good range of nutritious snacks and encourages children to be busy and active.  Children behave well. They share ideas and contribute to the smooth running and organisation of their play and work. The childminder makes good use of accurate risk

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This provision is good

assessments to make sure children play in a safe and secure environment.  The childminder accurately assesses children's achievements. She regularly checks on their progress and uses this knowledge to help them to move quickly forward in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The quality of teaching is good. However, the childminder does not always consider different ways language can be promoted during activities.

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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 ways in which children's language is developed during activities in order to further promote rapid progress.

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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 and evidence of the suitability of staff working with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and her responsibility to keep children safe. She knows the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child. The childminder works well in partnership with parents and other early years providers, to promote continuity in children's learning and development. Parents are positive about the well organised and caring service she provides. Procedures for staff supervision are good. The childminder and her assistant regularly evaluate and develop the quality of teaching and learning. She promotes equality of opportunity well. The childminder helps children to understand more about the world around them and to appreciate other beliefs and cultures.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of information from parents to accurately identify children's starting points. Children enjoy learning and develop the enthusiasm and confidence to explore the world around them. An example of this is when babies who are learning to walk take advantage of the toys and furniture to pull themselves up and reach the toys they are aiming for. Children enjoy a wide range of activities to enrich their experiences and help them become inquisitive learners. For example, they concentrate hard when they play with a gooey cornflour mix and explore the texture and consistency. Resources are imaginative and attractive. The childminder shares information well with other early years providers children attend. This helps to boost their progress, especially in early reading and number skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to quickly develop independence and self-confidence. The childminder and assistant respond well to children's individual needs. The children form strong attachments, giving them a secure platform for good development and progress. Children are successfully helped to make decisions for themselves in their play. The childminder encourages children to contribute to the planning of future activities and to express their views on an ideas board. They are involved in helping to set rules and routines. The childminder and her assistant help children to be sensitive and kind to each other. The childminder strongly promotes healthy lifestyles. Children participate in regular physical activities. They eat nutritious snacks and grow some of their own fruit, vegetables and herbs in the childminder's garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. The childminder accurately assesses children's achievements when they begin, in consultation with parents. Children develop the knowledge and understanding expected for their age. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. For example, babies develop curiosity and interest in their surroundings. Older children enjoy listening to stories and concentrate for increasing periods of time.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478475 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 979042 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 9

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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 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder supports disabled children and those with special educational needs.

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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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