Childminder in Sheffield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 August 2016 30 June 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 has successfully addressed the actions previously identified at her last inspection. She has made changes to raise the quality of her provision and improve the outcomes for children.  The childminder has a gentle and caring nature with the children. This helps them to settle quickly and build positive relationships with the childminder and others.  Children learn about the world around them. They visit the library, farm and parks in the local area. Children develop their social skills as they attend groups accessed by other childminders and children.  Children behave well. They respond well to the childminder's patience and encouragement. She regularly reinforces the importance of good manners.  The childminder gives children lots of praise and encouragement for their efforts and achievements, successfully boosting their confidence and self-esteem.  The well-qualified childminder has a good network with other early years professionals.

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This provision is good

She shares good practice, ideas and information with them to help develop her own knowledge and skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use the information gained from her assessments of children's development to plan more precisely for their future learning.  The childminder has yet to explore ways to involve parents more consistently so that a shared approach to children's learning is fully embraced.

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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

 make better use of the information gained from the observations and assessments of children's learning and plan more precisely for their next steps in learning  explore further ways to involve parents in support of their children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas in the home used for childminding. She reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder.  The inspector took into account the views of parents.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder. The inspector also observed activities and care routines.  The inspector sampled documents, including policies, procedures and children's learning records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs and symptoms of possible abuse. She fully understands the procedure to follow should she have concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder has a developing self-evaluation process. She is keen to improve and has a good understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of her provision. She does independent reading and research to strengthen her teaching skills. The childminder thoroughly risk assesses the environment and the outings she takes with the children so that they can explore and investigate their surroundings safely.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with personalised activities, capturing their interests and motivating them to learn. She has improved her understanding of the learning and development requirements since the last inspection. The childminder observes what children can do and makes assessments to monitor and track their progress well overall. Children have an enjoyable time with the childminder. They relish the challenge of designing their own map following a recent elephant trail event in the city centre. The childminder sits alongside children as they play. She talks to them about the shapes and patterns they draw, introducing words for them to learn about colour. The childminder quickly adapts activities and provides additional support so that children of all ages can take part. She asks meaningful and relevant questions and encourages children to express their opinions. This helps to support their communication and language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a relaxed atmosphere where children feel secure. She helps them to develop strong levels of self-confidence. The childminder encourages children to show her and others what they can do to build on their confidence and skills. She gathers information from parents about their children's individual needs before they start. This enables her to follow children's routines and care practices. The childminder gets to know children and their families well and is flexible in meeting their needs. Children benefit from daily opportunities to use the outdoors and engage in physical exercise. They play in the childminder's garden and go on regular walks. Children are motivated to investigate and explore using all of their senses in the childminder's very interesting garden. Children enjoy activities where they learn about what makes them unique as individuals and how they are similar to others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points and capabilities. They are learning to attend to their own care needs. Children help themselves to a drink when needed and put on their shoes to go outside. They develop their early writing skills as they enjoy making marks on paper. They listen well and follow instructions. For example, they help to tidy away the toys and clean the table ready for snack time. Children are gaining the necessary skills in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY269134 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 1044039 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003. She lives in the Heeley area of Sheffield. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Tuesday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 5.

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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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