Childminder EY401122

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 May 2016 13 April 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

 Children are eager to join in with activities and approach their play with enthusiasm. They enjoy making safe and independent choices from the activities available to them. The childminder successfully follows children's lead when joining in with their play. She provides a safe and secure environment which children are confident to explore.  The childminder effectively adapts planned experiences to follow children's interests and, therefore, they remain engaged in their learning.  The childminder has developed strong partnerships with parents. They are effectively involved in children's ongoing learning and assessments. This helps children have continuity of care and learning at home.  Children settle well into the childminder's care. She offers extremely flexible settling-in sessions to ensure the emotional needs of both parents and their children are met.  The childminder has detailed systems in place to monitor children's progress, so that

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This provision is good

any emerging gaps can be identified and quickly addressed.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, children do not have enough time to think about how to respond to questions and comments from the childminder. This means their thinking and communication skills are not developing as rapidly as possible.  The childminder does not promote children's outdoor play as successfully as she does indoors. This means they do not enjoy such a wide range of stimulating and fun activities that motivates and challenges them if they prefer to learn outdoors.

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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

 provide more time for children to think about how to respond to questions and comments  develop children's outdoor play experiences further, so they enjoy a wide range of stimulating and fun activities that motivates and challenges them if they choose to learn in the outdoor environment.

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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 was given a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, risk assessments and a sample of policies.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the action to take should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder has detailed policies and procedures in place to help keep children safe from harm. She manages risks to children, so that the possibility of accidents is minimised. The childminder effectively uses her knowledge and experience to improve outcomes for children. The childminder monitors children's development accurately, showing how much progress they have made across the different areas of learning. She has a clear plan to support children when they are preparing to start school. She has established links with the local Reception class to enable a smooth move.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder provides a well-organised environment where children can access age-appropriate resources to support their learning. They enjoy playing independently in the stimulating environment as they freely choose from the range of resources available to them. Children become deeply engaged in activities based on their individual interests. For example, they sort and thread coloured bears, developing their fine-motor skills. They see words and numbers around the home, helping to support early reading and number recognition. Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder displays good teaching skills. She sits and plays with the children, talking to them about taking turns. This helps develop their social skills. The childminder recognises their preferences and ensures she provides resources that help to inspire children to learn. For example, she provides opportunities that help children to develop

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

their sensory skills. Children become absorbed in filling plant pots with sand. They learn about the environment as they water the seeds they have planted.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to develop their independence skills, helping to equip them well for their future learning. Children confidently make choices about their play and follow their own interests. The childminder offers consistent praise and encouragement to children, helping to support their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder is a good role model, demonstrating good manners and supports children to learn social skills, such as sharing with each other. Children are learning about healthy lifestyles and have regular access to physical exercise in the garden or on outings in the local environment. The childminder helps children learn how to keep themselves safe through positive care practices, daily routines and activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress because the childminder knows how to promote their learning and development successfully. Children are enthusiastic learners, who are keen to engage in a range of suitably challenging activities. Children begin to count and make independent decisions about their play. They are well prepared overall for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY401122 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 850331 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 April 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Sheffield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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