Childminder EY434423

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 April 2016 24 April 2012

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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 high expectations. She is eager for the children in her care to develop and enjoy themselves. She establishes good routines to help children to grow in independence and curiosity.  Children are well behaved. The childminder provides a very positive role model for children to follow. Children collaborate well and happily share their toys and resources. They are proud of all they achieve and eager to share their success with their parents and others.  Children enjoy a good range of experiences which is well matched to their individual needs. Activities are imaginative and resources are stimulating. The childminder helps children to prepare well for their later development.  The childminder makes a good contribution to children's developing self-confidence and self-awareness. Children feel free to express their thoughts and ideas. They develop their thinking and problem-solving skills well.

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This provision is good

 The childminder responds well to children's personal and emotional needs. She listens to their concerns. She promotes high standards of hygiene and self-care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make full use of the good links with other early years providers where children attend to ensure continuity in children's 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

 build on the good links with local schools and other early years providers where children attend.

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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 and development.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. He looked at relevant documentation, such as self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of staff.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is reflective and ambitious for the children in her care. She systematically reviews the quality of the provision to make sure it meets children's needs well. She creates a welcoming and exciting environment for children to relax and develop. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder makes regular detailed risk assessments to check her home and for walks and visits outside the home. The childminder has a strong understanding of her safeguarding and welfare responsibilities. She encourages good attendance. Parents are very positive about the care and support the childminder provides to both the children and themselves.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans purposeful activities to build on children's skills and interests. Activities are fun and engaging. An example of this is in the very good opportunity children have to hunt for bugs in the childminder's garden. They make excellent use of bug collecting and observing equipment and well-chosen reference books. The childminder asks challenging questions to help children develop their understanding and deepen their reasoning. She helps children to persist in many tasks and follow their ideas through, for example, when they solve problems during role play or on the computer. The childminder regularly checks on the children's development and whether they are meeting the targets she expects for them. Children have good opportunities to choose to play and learn, both indoors and outside.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children build strong bonds with the childminder. The childminder sets a very clear example for children to follow. There is a calm, friendly and busy atmosphere. There are well-established routines for collection of the children from school and for mealtimes and snacks. Children grow in confidence and security. They are happy to discuss their concerns and share their successes. The childminder promotes children's knowledge and understanding of healthy lifestyles and good hygiene procedures well. They contribute to selecting and sometimes to preparing healthy meals. Children particularly enjoy making sushi and they regularly bake. They tend and grow plants in the garden. Children are adventurous and enjoy physical activity. Children contribute to making and following the rules of the setting. They are courteous and develop a good understanding of the consequences of their actions on others. The childminder helps children to be tolerant and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

thoughtful towards others. They celebrate many cultural festivals, such as the Japanese Boy and Girl Days. Children learn to appreciate and celebrate differences and similarities with others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY434423 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 1042101 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Sheffield. She operates term time only from 7.30am to 8.45am and 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified 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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