Childminder in Sheffield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 July 2016 3 March 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 sets high expectations and a clear vision for future developments. She is well supported by her assistants. They have made good improvements to the quality and effectiveness of provision since the previous inspection.  The childminder and her assistants have good relationships with parents. They keep parents well informed about how children spend their time in the setting. Parents appreciate the good levels of care and support the childminder gives to their children.  Children behave well. They are considerate towards others. They follow the good example the childminder and her assistants set for friendly and courteous behaviour. Children form strong bonds with the childminder and her assistants.  The children play and learn in a warm and friendly environment. Children participate in many varied and interesting activities indoors and out. The childminder makes good use of accurate assessments to help children make good progress from their individual

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The procedures for the professional development of the childminder and her assistants do not focus sharply on further developing the quality of teaching.  The childminder and her assistants do not consistently use highly effective teaching strategies that help children to extend and deepen their learning as far as possible.

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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

 strengthen arrangements for professional development so they focus more sharply on improving the quality of teaching further  implement high-quality teaching strategies more consistently to help children build as far as possible on what they already know and can do and to deepen their learning so that the potential to achieve outstanding outcomes for children is increased.

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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.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her practice. He looked at relevant documentation, such as self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of staff.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants are well trained in child protection and have a good understanding of how to keep children free from harm. The childminder has good procedures to check the suitability of her assistants to care for children and for their regular supervision. She evaluates the quality of her provision well. She takes good account of the views of parents and children to plan future developments and build on the significant improvements made since the previous inspection. The childminder works in close cooperation with other settings the children attend to support continuity in children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants know the children well. They make good use of information from parents to help children settle in quickly and feel confident in their surroundings. They help children to listen carefully to others and to express their views. The childminder helps children to persevere and to try hard overall. For example, she encourages them to keep trying when they attempt to sort furry beads into different colour groups. The childminder and her assistants work well as a team to ensure that routines run smoothly and that children relish the time there. Children enjoy activities that reflect their choices and interests. For example, they enjoy learning about numbers and letters when they search for them in the sand.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's social skills well. She encourages children to work and play together. The childminder and her assistants promote children's knowledge and appreciation of healthy lifestyles well overall. They help children to participate in choosing healthy snacks and in growing their own foods. Children learn to make decisions and to select their own toys for their games. The childminder helps children to understand how to keep themselves safe in different situations. For example, they learn about road safety and to follow instructions when they go on visits to places of interest, such as the seaside or animal parks. Children are happy and content.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children achieve well. They are prepared effectively for starting school. They learn to take turns and to follow instructions. Children make good progress in their communication skills. They learn to say the names of colours and shapes clearly, for example, by following the good example of the assistants and by joining in with rhymes and songs. Children achieve well in building their number and counting skills. They learn about the world around them through, for example, role play in the seaside fish and chip cafe or beach games.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY392777 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 1043687 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 16

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Sheffield. She operates her provision all year round from 7.15am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with assistants who hold appropriate qualifications at level 3.

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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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