Childminder in Sheffield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 August 2016 19 May 2015

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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 has successfully addressed the actions raised at her last inspection. She keeps her first aid and safeguarding training up to date, ensuring she knows what to do in the event of an injury or emergency.  The childminder teaches the children well. She takes into account their interests and next steps in learning when planning a wide range of activities. Children are well motivated and enthusiastic learners. They make good progress in all areas of learning from their starting points.  The childminder regularly monitors children's progress and identifies areas where she needs to provide additional activities to boost their learning. This means that children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and for starting school.  Children have many opportunities to develop their social skills and learn about diversity. They enjoy taking part in celebrating festivals from other cultures and going on outings

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This provision is good

into the community. This helps children to build respect towards others in the world around them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always exchange information about children's learning and development with other settings they attend, in order to promote continuity in children's care and learning.  Although the childminder reflects on the service provided, she has yet to find successful methods to enable parents to contribute to the evaluation of the setting in order to identify future improvements.

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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

 exchange detailed information about children's learning with other settings where the care is shared in order to help promote continuity in children's care and learning  develop effective methods to gather parents' views to enable them to contribute to the evaluation of the setting in order to identify areas for future improvement.

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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. She also looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form and discussed her improvement plan.  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 understands her responsibilities with regard to keeping children safe from harm and is fully aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She carries out risk assessments of her home and takes steps to ensure identified hazards to children are minimised. The childminder's programme of professional development is focused on raising her own knowledge and teaching skills to a higher level. In addition, she works closely with other local childminders to keep herself up to date. Parents make very positive and complimentary comments about how well their children are cared for by the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified childminder has a comprehensive knowledge of child development and how children learn. She provides a broad range of interesting learning experiences that engages children well. The childminder successfully involves parents in their children's learning and development. She shares her observations and assessments of their child's learning and makes suggestions about how this can be extended at home. Children's communication and language skills are promoted at all times. The childminder asks children purposeful questions to encourage them to discuss their ideas and what they are doing. Children relish in telling her stories and discussing the size and colour of the mountains their dinosaurs are looking for.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well and are very polite. The childminder is a good role model and provides children with positive praise and encouragement. Children are very happy and they form close relationships with the childminder. This shows that they feel safe and secure in her care. Children are learning about the benefits of a healthy and safe lifestyle. They are involved in making healthy snacks and develop an understanding of the importance of a balanced diet. Children learn to use knives, under supervision, to cut up different fruits and this leads to discussions about what is good for them to eat. They have regular opportunities to develop their physical skills during walks to the shops and the park. Children are provided with good opportunities that help to develop their independence skills and meet their own needs. For example, they competently wash and dry their own hands to ensure they have not got germs on them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy, confident and explore the resources provided, which are varied and inviting. They are beginning to develop positive attitudes towards learning and are keen to try out new experiences. Children are making good progress within the range of development expected for their age. They are acquiring a good range of knowledge and skills that prepares them well for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 300301 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 1051006 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1996 and lives in Gleadless, Sheffield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder has a relevant qualification 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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