Childminder EY339826

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 May 2016 14 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 settle well and build good relationships with the childminder. She is skilled in helping them to form secure emotional attachments and they seek her out for reassurance, enjoying her hugs, encouragement and praise.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a positive role model who has clear behavioural expectations. Self-esteem is promoted as she speaks kindly and calmly to the children.  The childminder demonstrates a commitment to improving her knowledge. She is eager to complete further training that will have a positive impact on the learning opportunities she offers children.  Children's good health is successfully promoted. They learn about hygiene practices, enjoy healthy snacks and meals and participate in a variety of physical activities.  Children develop good communication and social skills due to the positive interaction they receive from the childminder.  The childminder takes positive steps to evaluate her practice and to make

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This provision is good

improvements. She seeks the views of parents and receives very complimentary feedback about the care she provides and children's good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always explore ways to further develop her partnerships with other settings that children attend, to share a wider range of information about children's learning.  The childminder does not always fully encourage parents to contribute information about their children's achievements at home, to strengthen the shared approach to supporting 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

 develop partnerships with other settings children attend to share a wide range of information and support their learning further  strengthen the shared approach to children's learning even further by encouraging parents to be more fully involved in contributing their knowledge and understanding of their children's achievements.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures and the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and training.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the possible indicators of abuse. She understands the procedure to follow if any concerns arise about children's welfare. The childminder has worked hard to address the recommendations from the previous inspection. For example, she completes thorough risk assessments and practises emergency evacuations with children. The childminder carefully assesses outings and ensures that children are always supervised. This assists children to be able to play safely in their environment and helps promote their awareness of keeping themselves safe. The childminder works closely with other local childminders. They regularly exchange ideas and share information gained from training courses. This helps the childminder to keep her knowledge and understanding about all aspects of her provision up to date.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's teaching is good; she interacts in a positive and enthusiastic manner with the children. She makes effective use of assessment. The childminder observes children as they play, gathering information which she uses well to identify their next steps in learning. This enables her to identify any gaps in children's development, which she then acts upon. This information is shared with parents. The childminder introduces age-appropriate mathematical concepts, such as number recognition and counting skills, into children's everyday play. She shares storybooks with the children. They eagerly press buttons to activate animal sounds and show an interest in the illustrations on the page. Children learn that books can be a source of new information and develop an interest in reading.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are cared for in a warm and nurturing environment. She provides a wide range of resources and activities that is suitable for children of different ages. Younger children have regular opportunities to mix with other adults and children. For example, they attend toddler groups and meet with other childminders and their minded children. Children visit local parks and museums, which helps to develop their confidence in different social situations. They enjoy the responsibility when participating in simple tasks, such as tidying away their toys before mealtimes. Children have a wide variety of opportunities to celebrate festivals from a range of cultures. This helps to develop their understanding and respect for others. Parents speak very highly of the childminder and are happy with the care that she provides.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress. They are keen to learn and show a positive response to challenges or new experiences. Children have well-developed self-care skills and manage many aspects of their personal needs. They gain many skills needed for the next stage in their learning and are well prepared for the move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY339826 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 857190 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder has been registered since 2006 and lives in Fullwood, Sheffield. She operates Monday to Friday all year round from 8am to 6pm, except for family holidays and bank 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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