Childminder EY449841

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 December 2016 14 January 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 Children are eager to join in with activities and approach their play with enthusiasm. They enjoy making safe and independent choices from the activities available to them. The childminder successfully follows children's lead when joining in with their play.  The childminder demonstrates a good awareness of how young children learn, and uses a wide range of strategies to promote children's development. Children make good progress in their learning and are well prepared for school.  Children are well cared for by the highly qualified and experienced childminder. She skilfully promotes children's learning and fully meets their individual care needs.  Children develop a close bond and strong relationship with the childminder. This effectively supports their personal and emotional development. Children are happy and show that they feel safe and secure.  The childminder has a good understanding of her roles and responsibilities for the

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This provision is good

safety and welfare of the children in their care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always obtain enough information from parents about what their child already knows and can do when they first start, in order to help plan challenging learning experiences fully from the outset.  The childminder does not always provide enough opportunities for children to follow their own ideas and be creative.

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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

 gather more detailed information from parents about what their child already knows and can do when they first start, in order to help plan challenging learning experiences from the outset  increase opportunities for young children to follow their own ideas and be creative.

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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 was given a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of the childminder, children's assessment records, risk assessments and a sample of policies.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of the possible indicators of abuse. She understands the procedures to follow should she have concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder has undertaken risk assessments for her home and for outings. The childminder demonstrates a well-organised approach to her role. She clearly understands how to successfully support children's learning and development. The childminder makes detailed observations of children's development. This enables her to identify any potential gaps in children's progress. The childminder makes good use of conversations to keep parents informed about their children's learning and care. The childminder is passionate about working with children. She shows this in her enthusiasm and the enjoyment she demonstrates when interacting and playing with the children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to successfully support children's development and she plans activities based on the next steps in their learning. She adapts activities children are engaged in to support their emerging interests and learning. This helps to motivate children and support them to make good progress. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. She repeats what children have said to her to support them to hear the correct pronunciation of words. The childminder joins in with children's chosen play. She skilfully supports their ability to name objects as they use role play toys to pretend to look after babies.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is calm, caring and consistently positive in her approach. Children enjoy close relationships with her and have formed strong attachments. For example, they sit on the childminder's knee and snuggle up close when they are tired and want a cuddle. This helps support their well-being and confidence. The childminder plans a variety of opportunities for children to learn about other cultures and communities. Weekly visits to play sessions and trips to different public places help develop children's knowledge and understanding of the world around them. A healthy lifestyle is encouraged. The childminder uses local parks to encourage physical play and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress because the childminder knows how to promote their learning and development successfully. Children are enthusiastic learners who are keen to engage in a range of suitably challenging activities. Children practise counting and begin to recognise numerals in the environment. They develop their small-muscle skills as they complete jigsaws and make independent decisions about their play. Children are well prepared overall for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449841 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 1066063 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Woodseats, Sheffield. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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