Childminder EY459683

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 December 2016 16 September 2013

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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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 Children have built exceptionally strong relationships with the childminder and her assistant. They demonstrate that they feel secure and very happy in the childminder's and her assistant's company. They are confident learners and behave extremely well.  Strong partnerships with parents mean there is a well established, two-way exchange of information which helps to actively involve parents in their children's learning. Parents share very positive views about the service that the childminder and her assistant provide.  The childminder and her assistant have high expectations of children and are enthusiastic in their approach towards their work. They both have a clear vision about what they wish to achieve to support children in reaching their full potential. They work very well together and teach knowledge and skills that prepare children for moving successfully on to nursery or school.  The childminder closely observes children as they play, assessing their developmental

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This provision is good

stages and interests. This helps her to plan appropriate next steps in children's learning and promote their good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best use of partnerships with other early years settings that children attend to gain a greater insight into children's overall development.  The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to practise their early writing skills or recognise numbers.

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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

 strengthen the partnerships with other settings where children attend to regularly share information to further promote consistency in their learning and development  increase opportunities for children to explore and have a go at making marks and recognising numbers.

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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 held discussions with the childminder, her assistant and children during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's and her assistant's qualifications. She checked evidence of the suitability of all those living or working on the premises.  The inspector took account of written views provided by parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder pays high regard to children's safety and welfare. The childminder and her assistant have a confident knowledge of signs that may cause concern about a child's welfare and of the procedures they should follow. The childminder assesses and effectively minimises potential risks in her home, garden and when on outings, helping to keep children safe. The childminder adopts a good professional and organised approach to her role. She has completed training to improve her knowledge and understanding of childcare practice. The childminder monitors the professional development of herself and her assistant's. They regularly reflect together to discuss any identified areas for improvement. The childminder has a good range of clear policies and procedures which helps her to run the provision effectively and to keep children safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and assistant know the children well. They both have a clear understanding of child development and know the different ways in which they learn. The childminder provides a good range of exciting activities and opportunities for children. They closely follow children's interests and happily engage in their play, showing a respect for their thoughts and ideas. For example, older children help her plan activities for younger children which link to current events in their lifestyle, such as Christmas activities. The childminder and assistant have very good strategies to support children's communication and language skills. They give them plenty of time to answer the good questions they ask them. This also helps children follow through with their ideas and make links between their thoughts and actions so they can work things out for themselves.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder and assistant superbly support children's learning about being healthy and staying safe. They consistently use daily routines and focused activities about health, safety and self-care skills with all children. Children enjoy a very healthy lifestyle. They spend plenty of time outside in the fresh air. They visit many places of interest to enhance their knowledge of the wider community. Children really enjoy healthy and nutritious meals and snacks, all of which are freshly prepared by the childminder. The childminder and assistant demonstrate a very professional and committed approach to providing children with a safe and nurturing environment. They encourage children to express their thoughts and feelings and offer a lot of praise and encouragement. Children are very sociable, happy and extremely confident.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder provides children with firm foundations in their emotional development. This supports them to make at least good and sometimes outstanding progress in their learning and development. Children show that they are capable and enquiring learners. They actively and independently explore the rich, varied and stimulating environment. Children demonstrate very good communication skills. They develop good skills in readiness for the move on to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY459683 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 1066726 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 19

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 September 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Totley, near Sheffield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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