Childminder in Sheffield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 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 accurately evaluates the quality of her practice and takes effective steps to develop it. She is well organised and has high expectations. She is ambitious for the children in her care to achieve well.  The childminder provides a wide range of activities to motivate children and arouse their curiosity. She helps children to think for themselves and make decisions about their learning and development.  Children learn in a warm and welcoming environment. They form a close and caring relationship with the childminder. This helps them to feel settled and secure.  Children make good progress in their learning from their personal starting points. They successfully build the skills they need to achieve well in the future. The childminder prepares them well for moving on to the next stage in their education and eventually starting school.  The childminder helps children to behave well. She sets a very good example through

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This provision is good

her calm manner and strong support. Children learn to listen carefully and follow instructions. They learn to be tolerant and appreciate that other people may hold different ideas and beliefs to their own.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Relationships with parents are good and the childminder finds out from parents about children's achievements. However, this information is not used as effectively, particularly when children first start, to help them achieve the very best rates of progress.

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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

 make even better use of the information parents provide on children's achievement, particularly when they first start, in order to further increase rates of progress.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and looked at relevant documentation, such as self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder systematically analyses the quality of the provision to make sure it meets the children's needs. She makes good use of research and training, including regular volunteer work with other early years settings to improve her practice. For example, the childminder has improved assessment procedures and developed opportunities for children to solve problems. She also works well with other early years providers the children attend to provide continuity in their learning and development. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a strong understanding of her safeguarding and welfare responsibilities. She regularly reviews her practice to make sure it meets current expectations for keeping children safe. She encourages regular attendance. Parents are very positive about the quality of care and support the childminder provides, both to the children and themselves.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder accurately assesses children's progress in their skills, knowledge and understanding. She makes good use of this information to help children reach the next steps in their learning. Activities are stimulating and motivate children to try hard and make good progress. For example, the childminder helps young children to follow their interest in well-known story book characters. They enjoy games, jigsaws and puzzles that help strongly develop their knowledge of animals and farming. The childminder asks thoughtful and precise questions. She helps children to secure and deepen their understanding. The childminder skilfully extends children's learning and experiences. They enjoy frequent walks and visits to places of interest, for example, to observe deer in the countryside.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a very calm and caring attitude. Parents comment on how reassuring they find her manner and style of working. Children build strong bonds with the childminder, who knows their individual needs and routines well. She helps children to behave well and to consider the needs of others. The childminder helps older children to contribute to making rules in their play and games. She promotes healthy lifestyles well. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to build on their developing physical skills and they enjoy regular walks and outdoor play. She encourages children to choose from a healthy selection of snacks, such as different types of fruits.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills and attitudes they need for their future learning. They are curious and keen to find out more about the world around them. Children make good progress in developing their literacy skills, including early reading and writing. They develop good control in holding pens and pencils. Children enjoy looking at books and finding out about the information they contain.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478575 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 982213 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 5

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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 for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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