Childminder EY474012

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 April 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 is reflective and evaluates where to make positive improvements. He thrives for improvement that helps meet children's changing needs.  The childminder checks on children's progress effectively. He observes children's play and identifies any gaps in their learning. He plans activities and effectively builds on children's existing abilities, motivating them to learn. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder teaches early language skills well. He constantly talks to the children and promotes conversations. He uses questioning skills effectively and extends children's communication skills.  The childminder creates welcoming, stimulating and interesting places for children to play. He provides a wide range of activities and learning experiences, both inside and out. He fosters a culture of mutual respect, helps children to settle quickly, feel comfortable and become relaxed in their surroundings.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has effective partnerships with parents, other settings and professionals working with children. He has robust systems that share information about children's learning and development. Children are supported well for their move to pre-school or school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder provides support for children to help them develop their early mathematical understanding of shape, space and measurement. However, he misses opportunities that help increase children's understanding of numbers.  The childminder does not consistently promote children's awareness of their similarities and differences with others and their understanding of the wider community.

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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

 increase the opportunities already provided and extend children's understanding of numbers  build on the existing opportunities that help to teach diversity, so that children learn more about their sense of identity, and awareness of similarities and differences in their lives and the lives of others in the wider community.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to the children and a parent at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children in their play, both inside and out.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's learning records and the planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, her documentation, policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to his role. He has worked hard and has implemented many policies and procedures that underpin his practice since registration. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has attended safeguarding courses and put in place a detailed safeguarding procedure. He is confident about the actions he would follow if he had a concern about a child. The childminder is highly motivated to provide good quality childcare. He regularly attends training courses that help extend his teaching skills and ensure his knowledge is up to date. For example, he completed a course on the different ways children learn and this has helped him to understand child development better.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is enthusiastic in his approach to teaching children. He understands that children learn through play. He joins in with children's play, motivating them to have a go and providing explanations when needed. The childminder helps children use their senses and small-muscle skills effectively. For example, children explore and investigate sand play. Children are excited to press, squeeze and build with the sand. They used tools, as well as their hands, to fill and empty containers and successfully make sand castles. Children are active learners who demonstrate that they enjoy their play. The childminder offers children a variety of ways to play and learn. For example, when children enjoy making cookie faces, they independently choose which materials to use and are proud of their creations. Children of all ages snuggle with the childminder and listen attentively to his animated storytelling.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled. The childminder gets to know the children well. He knows their needs and organises routines and resources to accommodate these well. Overall, children behave well. The childminder praises children often, which helps to boost their self-esteem and confidence. He promotes positive behaviour management. Children are beginning to play cooperatively, share and take turns. The childminder promotes children's understanding of the importance of healthy living. For example, he talks with children about the fruit that is growing in the garden. He encourages good hygiene routines and provides healthy meals. Children enjoy fresh air and exercise every day. The childminder carefully teaches children how to manage their own safety and how to use tools and equipment with care. For example, in the garden the childminder helps children to move independently up and down the steps with absolute confidence. Children take calculated

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

risks as they develop good physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who receive funding, are making good progress given their starting points. Children develop skills that help them get ready for school. They are kind and considerate and develop positive attitudes towards their learning. They are developing good early literacy and some mathematical skills. Children show they are confident and are developing independence skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474012 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 977425 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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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. He lives in Sheffield and operates Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm. Care is provided all year round, except for the week between Christmas and New Year, bank and family holidays. The childminder 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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Telephone number

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