Childminder 300485

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 November 2016 19 November 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 checks children's progress regularly to ensure that any gaps in learning are identified and addressed. Written records demonstrate that children, including those who have special educational needs or disabilities, make good progress from their starting points.  Children behave appropriately for their age. The childminder reminds children of the clear and consistent boundaries in place when managing unwanted behaviour. The methods she uses take into account the age and level of understanding of the children. This creates a happy and friendly learning environment.  The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents. She keeps them informed about their children's progress and encourages them to share knowledge of their child's learning at home. Written testimonials indicate the high regard parents have for her.  The childminder has developed strong links with other professionals and settings that

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This provision is good

children attend. She shares information to promote a shared approach towards their care and learning.  The childminder regularly reviews her practice. She uses children's and parents' feedback to develop action plans in order to help her continually develop the service she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet fully explored further ways to enhance her programme of continuous professional development in order to achieve outstanding care and learning for all children.

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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

 extend the programme of professional development to focus more sharply on achieving outstanding care and learning for all children.

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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 childminder has worked hard to successfully address the actions and recommendations raised at her previous inspection, making many improvements. She has developed how she uses observations and assessments so that planning is more precisely based on children's next steps in learning. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about the possible signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect. She has a good understanding of the procedures that she must implement to report a concern about a child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and experienced and uses her knowledge well to provide good quality care and learning for children. She takes the time to get to know them before they start with her. The childminder gathers important information from parents and uses this to plan activities that match children's interests. She is actively engaged in children's play and extends activities effectively, helping them to explore and investigate. The childminder supports the development of children's speech and language. She engages them in conversation and introduces new vocabulary. Children develop a love of books and listen intently to stories. They happily discuss witches and broomsticks and they excitedly join in with familiar parts of the tale.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form close relationships with the childminder. She is kind, caring and responds well to their emotional needs. The childminder teaches children the importance of keeping themselves safe. For example, she reminds children to keep all the chair legs on the floor so they do not fall and hurt themselves. Children's good health is promoted well. The childminder follows clear hygiene procedures, for example, ensuring that the children wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet. Children have direct access to the well-resourced garden and daily opportunities for outdoor play. Children have good opportunities to gain an awareness of how they differ from, or are similar to, other people. They enjoy going to the library and to groups. This helps to develop their emotional and social skills in readiness for school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are very happy, confident and settled in the childminder's care. They are interested and challenged in their play. Children stay focused and show good concentration and listening skills. They enjoy playing games about where to put items on drawings of bears and matching cooking pictures to make their favourite foods. Children have good opportunities to make marks and practise writing skills. They show their abilities in numbers, counting and shapes during showing their activity books. All children make good progress and are developing the skills they need to support their next stage in learning, including moving on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 300485 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 1058091 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 November 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in Sheffield. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Tuesday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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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