Childminder 300032

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 April 2016 13 May 2010

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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 completes accurate assessments of children's learning based on regular observations. She uses this information to plan activities in line with individual children's next steps and interests. Children are working comfortably within the typical range expected for their age.  The childminder shows her enthusiasm and enjoyment when interacting and playing with children. This has a very positive effect on children's motivation and attitude towards learning.  The childminder helps children understand their local community and be respectful to others and the environment. Children learn about other faiths, cultures and customs and take part in recycling activities.  The childminder demonstrates a good commitment to her ongoing professional development. She has completed several qualifications since her last inspection to update her knowledge and develop her teaching skills. This helps her to improve

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder keeps parents well informed about the progress their children make through regular summaries. However, she is not as successful at engaging all parents in sharing information about what their child's learns at home.  On occasion, the childminder misses opportunities to support children's early writing skills to the highest level.

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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

 strengthen ways to engage parents in sharing information about their children's experiences and achievements at home, and use this to support children's learning to an outstanding level  provide more opportunities for children to develop their early writing skills.

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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 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 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 views of parents and carers spoken to on the day and from information included in the childminder's own parent survey.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of how to keep children safe. She is confident and very clear of the procedure to follow for reporting concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder has all of the legally required documentation and records in place, as well as a range of comprehensive policies. The childminder continually reflects on her practice and uses the feedback from parents to help her shape her provision. She accurately identifies areas for future development. The childminder has good links with other settings that children attend. This helps to promote continuity for each child in their learning and development. Parents are complimentary about the service they receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well qualified and knowledgeable childminder has a good understanding of child development and how children learn. She has completed progress checks for children aged between two and three years. These contain all the required information and are shared with parents. This information helps her to identify any gaps in children's learning and seek additional support if required. The childminder effectively promotes children's communication and language skills. For example, she provides a commentary to children's actions to help them hear the correct pronunciation of words. Children confidently choose where they want to play and the childminder responds to their needs and interests.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers comprehensive information on each child's individual needs when they first start. This helps children to settle quickly into the childminder's welcoming home. Children enjoy close, supportive relationships with the childminder who constantly praises them and builds their self-esteem. Children are well behaved. The childminder is a good role model and uses clear and consistent methods to manage children's behaviour. Children are encouraged to be independent and are supported well to meet their own personal care needs. They enjoy the responsibility of taking care of their coats and switching on the lights to wash their hands. The childminder understands the importance of providing children with a healthy diet and ensuring they get fresh air and exercise. Children really enjoy being outside recreating roadworks with toy diggers and trucks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children delight in choosing toys from a bag to identify rhymes. They are eager to join in, singing some of the words and copying the actions. Children are happy, curious and keen to play and learn. They are making good progress from their starting points. Children are emotionally and physically well prepared for their next stage in their learning, including nursery and their journey on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 300032 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 854970 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1987 and lives in Sheffield. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds early years teacher status.

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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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