Childminder EY216996

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 March 2017 31 July 2014

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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 enjoy the company of the childminder. They have fun with her and demonstrate that they feel safe when they are with her. The childminder is warm and caring with the children.  The childminder is clear and consistent in the messages she gives to children about what is expected of them. She warmly praises children on their achievements. As a result, they behave well and have good self-esteem.  The well-established childminder has formed positive relationships with parents. She shares information about their child's progress in a variety of ways. She listens to their comments in order to make improvements to the service she provides.  The childminder offers a wide range of toys for children to access in order to support their development in all areas of their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder does not quickly recognise and build on children's interests.  The childminder does not yet identify a programme of specifically targeted professional development to improve the overall quality of practice to the highest standards.

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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

 make the most of opportunities to build on children's interests in order to support their already good learning even further  strengthen the programme of targeted professional development to help build on existing skills and improve the overall quality of practice even further.

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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 and children during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the qualifications held by the childminder. She checked evidence of the suitability of all those living and working on the premises.  The inspectors spoke to a small number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder makes sure that she completes regular child protection training to keep up to date with current government guidance. She has a secure understanding of what procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care. The childminder has completed relevant mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid. She completes appropriate risk assessments in order to ensure children play in a safe environment. The childminder takes into consideration the views of parents, children and the local authority support worker to help her improve her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and has a secure understanding of how children learn through play. She seeks information from parents when their children first start with her. She uses this information, alongside her own observations of children, to plan activities to help children settle and then progress in their development. The childminder uses resources well to challenge children in their learning. For example, children select books to share with her. She asks questions to entice children to share what they know about the pictures in the book. She challenges older children in their mathematical skills as they begin to understand the sequential order or numbers. The childminder encourages children to describe what they are feeling when touching textures books. This enhances their language development and sensory skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder develops children's understanding of the diversity of different people's backgrounds. For example, she provides books and small-world characters reflecting people's similarities and differences. They also spend time learning about various festivals. The childminder helps children learn to take turns and share toys and play equipment. This helps children learn to play cooperatively in readiness for school. The childminder helps children develop their health and well-being. Children have plenty of time outside in the fresh air. They also are offered a range of healthy snack and meals which meets their individual dietary requirements.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for their next stage in learning and for school. They make good progress given their starting points. They are well motivate in their play and eager to learn. Children learn to be independent and manage tasks for themselves, such as self- care routines and toileting. Children enjoy singing in group. This develops their confidence and enhances their language skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY216996 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 1086434 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 31 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Sheffield. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for three-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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