Childminder EY385882

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 April 2016 10 June 2009

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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 good understanding of child development and knows the individual needs of the children in her care. She extends their knowledge and understanding in all aspects of their learning. Children are making good progress from their starting points and are developing their skills in readiness for school.  The childminder is a good role model and children behave well. They show kindness and consideration for others, sharing the toys and resources.  Children respond well to the childminder's warm and caring nature. She values children's efforts and effectively promotes their confidence. This helps children to feel happy, settled and secure in her care.  The childminder has developed good partnerships with the local school, so she can discuss teaching methods to extend children's learning in her setting. Children regularly attend events at the school with the childminder. This helps them to become familiar

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This provision is good

with school routines and promotes continuity in their care and education.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder regularly shares information about the progress children make with their parents. However, she has not yet managed to find successful ways to gather information from all parents about children's learning at home.  The childminder asks children, parents and other professionals their views to help improve her practice. However, she does not always make best use of this information to help her focus more sharply on enhancing the quality of teaching and learning.

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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

 explore more ways to encourage parents to share detailed information about their child's learning at home  use self-evaluation more effectively to help further raise the quality of teaching and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and the planning documentation.  The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and of the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector asked the childminder questions about her practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder can recognise the possible signs of abuse and neglect. She knows what to do if any concerns arise about children's safety. The childminder is well qualified and has worked with children for several years. She makes good use of her knowledge and experience and monitors the educational programme well. She uses her observations and assessments of children's progress well to identify and address gaps in their learning. The childminder works well with other agencies to provide children with the support they need. Parents are very positive about the childminder and the service she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder collects information from parents about what their child can do, in order to assess their starting points. She observes children as they play and makes accurate assessments to identify children's current stages of development. She uses this information well to plan activities and experiences, helping children to acquire new knowledge and abilities. The childminder takes many opportunities to promote children's communication and language. Children are confident communicators and they have good interactions with the childminder. They enjoy making shaving foam pictures to send to the Queen for her birthday.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are developing a good understanding of the world in which they live. The childminder is helping them to learn about other cultures and festivals celebrated by themselves and others. She takes them out and about in the community where they meet new people and experience different activities and environments. Children are provided with good opportunities that help to develop their independence skills and to meet their own needs. They learn how to wash their hands from an early age and freely help themselves to their own water cups whenever they feel thirsty. The childminder provides healthy and nutritious snacks and meals. Children are active and have good opportunities to be outdoors in the fresh air. This helps to promote children's good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have good concentration skills as they engage in interesting and inviting activities for long periods of time. They are curious, inquisitive and demonstrate eagerness in trying out new experiences. This helps to prepare children for school as they are developing the skills they need. All children are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY385882 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 858939 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Sheffield. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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