Childminder in Sheffield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 November 2016 4 October 2012

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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 quality of teaching is good. The well-qualified childminder carefully plans a range of activities that supports children's interests and development. Children eagerly take part in exciting learning experiences.  The childminder has developed good partnerships with parents. They share information with each other regularly about children's progress. This supports children's learning and achievement effectively, both in the setting and at home.  Children's communication and language development are supported and extended very well. The childminder regularly engages children in meaningful conversations and extends their vocabulary. Children listen attentively and gain confidence in their speaking skills.  Children behave well and have developed secure attachments with the childminder. The childminder is caring and patient. She provides a welcoming environment that helps children to feel safe and develop confidence.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is committed to providing a good quality provision. She consistently evaluates the service she provides and sets a range of targets to drive further improvements. She explores various methods to maintain her professional development and ensures she keeps up to date with changes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always precisely focus her planning on helping children to work towards the next steps in their learning at a rapid rate.  The childminder does not share sufficient information with other settings children attend to help promote more continuity in their learning experiences.

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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

 place a greater focus on what children need to learn next and help close any gaps in learning at a faster rate  enhance links with other settings children attend and develop a more effective two-way flow of information regarding children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises and viewed resources with the childminder.  The inspector observed the childminder and children at play and discussed the activities with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including children's records, policies and procedures, risk assessments and the childminder's professional development records.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.  The inspector discussed the self-evaluation process with the childminder.  The inspector checked the qualifications of the childminder, along with evidence of suitability.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands the procedures to follow should she have concerns about children's welfare. She has good procedures in place to assess and minimise risks to children, both in the setting and on outings. The childminder continually improves her setting. For example, she has developed the outdoor area to extend children's sensory skills and has created a space for children to dig, plant and watch things grow. She has created a water wall so children can experiment in different ways with water. Children also have access to a music wall where they can create their own sounds using different instruments. The childminder has a good commitment to her development and has gained a professional qualification since the last inspection. Parents are very pleased with the care and service provided.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular assessments of children's progress. She identifies children's next steps in learning and plans activities that engage and motivate children to learn. The childminder closely observes children as they play, assessing their developmental stages and using information gained from these to address any gaps in their learning. Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder promotes children's mathematical skills. For example, while exploring conkers she encourages children to feel the texture of them and count how many there are. They talk about their shape and size. Children play together in the role play area. They develop their imaginations while sharing resources and have fun dressing up and pretending to be different characters.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, settled and confident in the childminder's care. The childminder supports children to be aware of their emotions, including how their actions may affect others. She calmly and consistently supports children to take turns with resources. Children learn how to keep healthy and manage their own personal hygiene routines well. They are provided with healthy snacks and nutritious meals. Children are very polite and use excellent manners. The childminder takes children on a wide range of visits, where they have many opportunities to become physically active and learn about the world around them. They develop good physical skills. For example, children learn to ride and steer trikes, throw and kick balls and climb and slide.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are willing to try new things and are developing the capacity to learn in readiness for the next stage in their learning. They independently put their own shoes and coats on for outdoor play and are encouraged to take responsibility, such as tidying up after activities. Children have good communication and language skills. For example, they are able to follow instructions and listen and respond well in conversations. Children focus for long periods of time on their favourite activities and are able to choose activities for themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444532 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 1060108 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in April 2012. She lives in High Green, Sheffield, in South Yorkshire. The childminder is open all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. She holds an appropriate childcare 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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