Childminder EY274384

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 May 2016 17 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

 Teaching is effective. The childminder provides activities that children enjoy and are interested in. She supports children well, building on what they know and can do, to assist them in their future learning.  The childminder demonstrates a commitment to improving her knowledge. She is eager to complete further training that will have a positive impact on the quality of her service and the learning opportunities she offers children.  Children's good health is successfully promoted. They learn about hygiene practices, enjoy healthy snacks and participate in a variety of physical activities, both outdoors and in the local community.  The childminder is a positive role model. Children learn to share and take turns through play. They receive lots of praise and encouragement, which helps support their developing confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder works well with parents and other settings that children attend to

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This provision is good

ensure that they receive continuity in their care, learning and development. This supports children to make good or even better progress.  The childminder takes positive steps to evaluate her effectiveness and to make improvements. She receives complimentary feedback about the care she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to teach children about everyday technology. She does not consistently encourage children to explore and practise using technological resources in their play.

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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

 improve opportunities for children to use, practise and explore technology for a particular purpose.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, risk assessments and children's learning and assessment records.  The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children during planned and child-led activities.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of possible signs of abuse or neglect and how to report concerns. She closely supervises children and reminds them about safety rules, such as when they become a little over excited when using the scissors. This minimises accidents and helps children learn to keep themselves safe. Risks are identified and minimised well, helping to prevent any accidents in the home and on outings. She effectively plans and tracks children's progress in their learning and development. This helps her to identify any gaps in children's development, so that swift action can be taken if necessary.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are making very good progress in their learning and development. The well- qualified childminder observes children accurately. She effectively assesses their learning and development, and implements effective next steps in learning, in order to support them further. The childminder provides a good balance of child-initiated play and adult- focused activities. She encourages children to investigate and extends their learning. For example, she introduces other resources into activities to build on their understanding. The childminder teaches younger children to concentrate and extend their physical skills and their hand-to-eye coordination. For example, children show excitement as they master the art of threading decorated pasta onto string as they design their own bracelets. They are very proud of their achievements and are happy to show everybody what they have made. The childminder supports children in developing their early mathematical skills. She

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

encourages children to count as they discover the hidden numbers in the rice.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder develops strong relationships with children. She knows children well as individuals and supports their personal, social and emotional well-being effectively. Children's behaviour is good as the childminder has clear behavioural expectations. The childminder provides a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment where children have access to a balanced range of easily accessible resources. They make independent choices as they play. Children have plenty of opportunities to have fresh air and exercise. They regularly visit playgroups, where they learn to socialise with others. Children develop friendships and enjoy visiting places of interest. For example, they select books from the local library.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good or even better progress from their initial starting points. They are independent, confident, engaged and motivated in their play. Children enjoy being creative. They experiment mixing different coloured paints and then making prints on paper which they say look like a rainbow. Children develop attention skills and the ability to persevere. They are sociable and communicate with growing confidence. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, such as starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY274384 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 860876 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003. She lives in the residential area of Deepcar in Sheffield. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5.15pm, except for family holidays and bank holidays. She holds an early years degree and also 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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Telephone number

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