Childminder 300040

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 November 2016 11 April 2016

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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 and recommendation raised at her last inspection. She uses observations and assessments of children's learning to help identify their stages of development. The childminder plans challenging activities based upon children's interests and abilities. Children are making good progress from their starting points.  The childminder has established successful methods to encourage parents to share detailed information about their child's learning at home. She monitors children's progress effectively to identify and address any gaps in their learning.  The childminder and her assistant manage children's behaviour positively with consistent support and praise. Children behave well in the childminder's home. They learn to respect others and to take turns at sharing. This has a positive effect on children's emotional well-being and they feel secure in her care.

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This provision is good

 The childminder evaluates the service she provides for children and is able to identify the strengths and weaknesses of her practice. She carries out detailed action planning to ensure continual improvements are made to her setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always share enough information with all other early years settings that children attend to enable a shared approach to children's learning.  The childminder's and her assistant's programme for ongoing professional development is not yet aimed at raising the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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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 information sharing with other early years settings the children attend to fully support a shared approach to children's care and learning experiences  plan and implement a precise programme of professional development in order to raise the overall quality of teaching and practice to the highest level.

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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 and her assistant questions about their 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 and her assistant keep up to date with changes in legislation by speaking to their local authority development worker. They have a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. They know the correct procedures to follow should they have any concerns about the safety or welfare of a child. The childminder implements a good range of policies and procedures to promote children's health and safety. She manages risks in her home and removes any hazards before children arrive. The childminder has effective systems in place for the supervision and monitoring of her assistant's performance. This ensures there is a collaborative and consistent approach to children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant have high expectations for all children and a good understanding of how children learn and develop. They vary their teaching methods to ensure that children are constantly able to learn from stimulating and interesting experiences. For example, they encourage children to count and identify the different colours of the stars they are making for decorations. Children remain engaged and motivated in their play for long periods of time. They enjoy using plastic tools to make marks on dough to support their early writing skills. The childminder and her assistant promote the development of children's speech and language skills well. They sensitively narrate activities and repeat words back so that children can hear them pronounced correctly. The childminder and her assistant work closely with parents to share information about children's achievements and the progress they make.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant are kind, caring and attentive. Children are cared for in a homely environment, where they are made to feel welcome and valued. The childminder gathers detailed information from parents before children start and she provides a variety of settling-in sessions. These help the childminder get to know children well and meet their care needs and manage routines effectively. The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for children to be energetic. For example, children enjoy taking part in singing and moving sessions and physical outdoor activities, such as 'leaf walks'. Children relish going to different groups to play with other children. The childminder uses these opportunities to help children develop their social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children confidently play well with each other and are beginning to understand about the importance of sharing toys. They are motivated and keen to explore the activities on offer and quickly become engaged in their play. Children are progressing within the typical stage of development for their age. They have a positive attitude to learning and are acquiring the skills and attitudes they need for their future education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 300040 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 1058089 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 April 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1982 and lives in Sheffield. She operates her provision all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant one day a week.

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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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