Merrill-Dillon, Abigail Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 April 2016 16 February 2011

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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

 Children have positive attitudes to learning and make good progress from their individual starting points. Children develop strong thinking and problem-solving skills as they experiment and explore. They take part in a varied range of activities, helping them to become ready for school.  Children demonstrate they are happy and contented with the childminder. She has created flexible settling-in sessions that take into account each child's differing needs. This helps children to adapt to their new environment quickly and to feel safe and secure.  The childminder listens to the views of parents and children and reflects on her practice. She makes continual changes to improve the overall outcomes for children in her care.  The childminder contributes to promoting children's good health and well-being. She encourages children to eat a healthy diet and they have good opportunities for physical exercise. Children readily access the outdoor area and enjoy regular trips to the park

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder collects information to assess children's starting points when they first attend, she has not yet found successful methods to collect ongoing information about what children are learning at home to help children progress even more rapidly.

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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

 develop successful methods to collect ongoing information about what children are learning at home to support their learning to the highest level.

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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. She also looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form and discussed her improvement plan.  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 childminder is very well organised and manages her setting efficiently. This helps her to keep children safe and secure and to meet their individual care and learning needs. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows what to do in the event of a child protection concern. The childminder regularly meets with other childminders to share information and ideas, and extend her knowledge and skills. She attends relevant training to keep up to date with changes in legislation and improve the quality of her teaching practice. The childminder effectively tracks children's progress to ensure any gaps in children's learning are identified and swiftly closed. She has developed good partnerships with other settings and schools that children attend. This promotes continuity of care and learning for children. Parents comment that they are very happy with the care provided for their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced and qualified childminder knows children well, and provides a good range of experiences to enhance their learning and support their individual interests. She completes accurate observations and assessments of children's development and shares information about their progress with parents on a regular basis. The childminder identifies clear next steps in learning for each child and plans activities that help them build on their skills. Children respond eagerly to the childminder as she interacts and communicates with them, and they regularly invite her into their play. She questions children well and helps to extend the aspects of their learning. Children enjoy the activities provided and eagerly help to get the craft resources out to take part in a shape drawing activity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle well in the welcoming home environment. They build secure relationships with the caring childminder. Children display good levels of self-esteem and are helped to become independent in ways that are appropriate for their level of development. The childminder is a good role model. She gives clear guidance about expected behaviour, so that children learn to behave well and are kind to each other. Children feel a strong sense of belonging and gain an awareness of their own needs and those of others. For example, they celebrate a variety of festivals and have access to resources that reflect diversity. This contributes to children's understanding of the world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing their communication and language, literacy and mathematical skills that will help to prepare them for the next steps in their learning. They are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. Children are confident and independent learners who are keen to engage in a range of activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY262947 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 860577 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Sheffield. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, 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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