Childminder in Sheffield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 December 2016 7 January 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 a good understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements. She has worked tirelessly to successfully address the actions and recommendations set at her last inspection.  The childminder ensures detailed observations and assessments are used to plan challenging activities for children based upon their identified learning needs and interests. She has greatly improved the sharing of information about children's progress with parents to support them to actively contribute to and extend their child's learning at home.  The childminder closely monitors children's progress and quickly identifies where there are any concerns with their development. She takes swift action to address the concerns and ensure appropriate support is put in place. Children make good progress from their starting points and are developing skills in readiness for their move on to school.  Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, they

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This provision is good

enjoy many different walks, trips and visits in the local community. Children are provided with a range of nutritious snacks and drinks. This helps to develop their understanding of a healthy lifestyle.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not yet access a wide range of professional development opportunities to further develop her all-round skills and knowledge to an outstanding 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

 continue to build on professional development opportunities to raise the quality of the provision provided 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 evidence of children's assessments and planning.  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 the childminder's qualifications. She also discussed self-evaluation and improvement plans with the childminder.  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 arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her role and responsibilities to safeguard children's welfare. She has a good knowledge of how to identify symptoms of possible abuse and how to report these to the correct authorities. The childminder seeks the views of parents, children and other professionals to help her to evaluate practice. She reflects on her setting effectively and makes meaningful changes to raise standards and improve outcomes for children. The childminder understands the importance of developing effective relationships with other local childcare providers and schools. She recognises her role in working together with other professionals to promote continuity in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works very well in partnership with parents. She gains detailed information about what children can already do when they join the setting to help her assess their starting points and next steps. She plans interesting and exciting activities that build on each child's previous skills and knowledge. Children thoroughly enjoy naming toy animals and exploring the straw they put down for them to keep warm in. The childminder places high importance in supporting young children to develop their communication and language skills. She models language during play and encourages children to learn new vocabulary. Children display good imagination skills. They eagerly talk about the fruits they are buying when pretending to go shopping and use card machines to pay for the food they have bought.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are secure and their emotional well-being is effectively promoted in this warm and welcoming setting. The childminder is friendly, caring and patient. She readily gives cuddles and offers reassurance to younger children when they need it. Daily opportunities are provided for children to develop their independence skills. For example, children find their own shoes when getting ready to go outside. Children's behaviour is good. They follow instructions and observe rules and boundaries that promote their safety. For example, they readily help to tidy up toys so they do not step on them and hurt their feet. Children have good opportunities to develop a positive awareness of diversity and respect the similarities they share with others. They are beginning to recognise their own feelings and share resources with each other.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are self-assured and outgoing individuals who are motivated and eager to learn new things. They are inquisitive and confidently enjoy exploring the stimulating playroom. Children are happy to make choices and have a go at difficult challenges. They engage well in activities and are active learners. Children make good progress in all aspects of learning and are gaining the abilities needed for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY375524 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 1058374 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 January 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Sheffield. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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