Childminder EY479268

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 July 2016 Not applicable

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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 carries out observations and makes detailed assessments of children's learning. She makes good use of what she knows about children's achievements to plan activities to extend their learning. Children make good progress from their starting points and are being well prepared for their future learning.  Children learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others. They go on outings to toddler groups, farm parks and other local attractions. This helps them to make friends and be involved in their local community.  Partnerships with other settings and schools that children attend are effective. The childminder shares information and promotes continuity of care and learning as children move between different settings.  The childminder has developed effective methods to support and monitor the performance of her assistant. She ensures her assistant has a good understanding of

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This provision is good

the early years foundation stage. This helps to promote a collaborative approach and provide a consistently good level of teaching.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Methods to engage all parents in sharing information about their children's learning at home are not yet fully effective.  The childminder's reflection on practice is not yet sharply focused enough to raise the quality of the provision to an outstanding 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

 build on the current methods to encourage parents to share what their child is learning at home, in order to support an even more consistent approach to children's learning  strengthen the use of self-reflection to identify the priorities for development of the service provided, in order to raise the quality of the provision to an outstanding level.

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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 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 of the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector asked the childminder questions about her practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the 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 comprehensive knowledge of how to identify and report safeguarding concerns about children. The childminder is very organised and maintains all required documents, records and training that contribute to the good provision for children's welfare. She updates her knowledge regularly to improve the quality of her teaching practice. The childminder is developing relationships with parents. She provides parents with daily updates about activities that children have enjoyed. The childminder tracks children's progress effectively. She works closely with parents and agencies to address any identified gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She shows genuine interest in children's play and her enthusiastic approach motivates them to persevere at completing challenging activities. The childminder supports children's communication skills very well. Her conversations with children extend their understanding of words and sentences and help children to think for themselves and solve problems. Children really enjoy looking at, and discussing, the different sizes of the planets they can find on the table containing items to do with space.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers a caring, stimulating and fun-filled environment for children. She gives children lots of praise and encouragement. This helps to promote their self-esteem and motivates them to join in. The childminder calmly and consistently reinforces good manners and supports children to take turns during activities. Her clear explanations help children learn how to keep themselves safe when playing together. Children demonstrate that they feel happy and secure in the childminder's care and their behaviour is very good. They enjoy playing in the fresh air and take part in a range of active games, promoting their physical skills. Children are encouraged to follow good hygiene routines and their independence is consistently promoted. For example, they make choices about what they would like to eat and serve themselves at snack time.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and independent. They demonstrate curiosity and positive attitudes towards learning. Children take part in a variety of experiences that helps to develop good social skills and build on their feeling of self-worth. Children listen attentively and respond appropriately as they play. They develop good relationships with the childminder and other children. Children are working comfortably within the typical range of development expected for their age. They are developing a wide range of skills that helps to prepare them for the move to school when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479268 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 983519 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Sheffield. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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