Childminder EY481685

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 September 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 accurately evaluates the quality of her practice and takes well- considered steps to develop it. She has a clear vision for her continuous professional development.  The childminder provides a range of activities to stimulate children's curiosity and promote positive attitudes to learning. The quality of teaching is good. The childminder establishes effective routines to help children play and learn together. Children enjoy their time with the childminder.  The childminder creates a warm and welcoming environment. Relationships with parents are good. Children form strong bonds with the childminder. They settle in quickly and become confident learners.  Children make good progress during their time with the childminder. She makes good use of information from parents to help her assess children's starting points. She identifies any gaps in their learning at an early point and takes effective steps to

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This provision is good

address them.  The childminder helps the children to develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles and to be physically active, including taking daily walks and regular visits to parks and other places of interest.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not give children enough opportunities to fully develop their understanding of cultures and communities beyond their immediate experiences.  The childminder does not consistently support children to achieve high levels of independence in their learning.

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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

 increase children's experiences and awareness of communities and cultures beyond the immediate family  provide further opportunities for children to develop their independence in their play and learning.

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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 held discussions with the childminder about her provision. He looked at relevant documentation, such as self-evaluation and evidence of suitability checks.  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 has a good understanding of her responsibilities to protect children from abuse and neglect. She knows who to turn to for assistance and guidance. Robust policies and procedures underpin the childminder's good practice to promote children's well-being and safety. The childminder has a strong drive to improve. She makes good use of training and support from other professionals to raise the quality of her provision. This has, for example, helped her to develop rigorous procedures for assessing children's progress and planning their future learning. Parents appreciate the consideration and concern for their children's happiness that the childminder shows.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder creates a warm and friendly environment where children are welcomed and keen to learn. She helps them to settle quickly into positive routines that help them feel secure and confident. She works closely with parents to help children follow their interests and play with toys and resources which capture their imagination. For example, children develop their problem-solving skills and knowledge of colour through completing jigsaws and other activities based on their love of dinosaurs. The childminder helps children to extend their speaking and listening skills. For example, she asks well- considered questions and speaks clearly and purposefully to them. Stimulating resources, such as the imaginative story and role play boxes, promote children's positive attitudes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

There is a calm, friendly and busy atmosphere. Children build strong bonds with the childminder. She sets a very clear example for children to follow. Children are courteous and learn to listen to others and consider their needs. They behave well and are helped to consider the consequences of their actions on others. The childminder promotes children's social skills well overall. For example, children work together to count the pieces and share their toy birthday cake between everyone there. They make up the rules for their own racing game with their toy vehicles. Children grow in confidence and security. The childminder promotes children's knowledge and understanding of good hygiene procedures and of healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. Children listen carefully and speak about things that interest them. They concentrate and follow instructions. Children develop their counting skills well and learn to order objects by shape, colour and size. Children's early reading and writing skills are developed well. For example, they excitedly anticipate the next part of the story they are listening to and join in the repeated phrases. Children are well prepared for their further education overall and have positive attitudes to play and learning. For example, they learn to share with other children and to express their preferences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481685 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 991750 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 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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 her provision all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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