Childminder in Sheffield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 May 2017 30 June 2015

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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 ensures parents are kept informed about every aspect of their child's achievements and progress. This allows parents to further develop their children's learning at home.  Children's behaviour is very good. They play sociably together and learn to share and take turns well. The childminder praises children frequently and they show pride in their successes. Children gain good confidence in their abilities and develop positive self- esteem. This helps to support their emotional well-being.  The childminder effectively tracks children's progress and identifies areas where they may need additional support. She addresses any gaps in children's learning and is confident to seek help from other agencies if necessary. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder's professional development plans are targeted precisely to help her to continually improve her practice and skills. For example, she carries out professional

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This provision is good

research and is building links with other childminders. This means that children benefit from knowledge that is current and up to date.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Partnerships with other providers that children attend have not been robustly established to ensure information about children's learning and development is effectively shared.

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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

 find successful ways to share information about children's learning and development with all the early years settings that children attend, in order to help further support children's good progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of signs and symptoms that may indicate possible abuse to children. She knows who to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has robust procedures in place to deal with emergency situations and continuously assesses areas to monitor risks. Children enjoy talking to the childminder about road safety when they are playing with toy cars. The childminder's self-evaluation is sharply focused to enable her to precisely identify priorities in order to raise the quality of the provision to further promote good outcomes for children. Parents report they feel that their children are well looked after and they are happy in the childminder's care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a rich and varied learning environment that promotes children's interest and motivation to play and explore. She is well qualified and has a good understanding of how young children learn and develop. The childminder uses detailed observations and assessments to identify what children need to learn next. She plans activities well to ensure children enjoy a variety of challenging experiences that builds on their curiosity. The childminder's skilful questioning and meaningful interactions encourage children to think for themselves. Children develop an appreciation for books and an early interest in reading as they join in with well-known stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows the children in her care very well. Children show they are settled and have built secure friendships with her. This supports their self-assurance and emotional well-being effectively. The childminder supervises children attentively and promotes their good health. For instance, children benefit from healthy meals and regular exercise. They really enjoy excitedly running around the garden taking part in obstacle courses and hunting for bugs. Children enjoy going on regular visits and trips in the local community, such as to the park, library or music and movement groups. This inspires children and helps to extend their knowledge of the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make consistently good progress in their learning. They are enthusiastic in their play and show a readiness to learn. Children show high levels of confidence in selecting resources and engage in activities for extended lengths of time. Children eagerly take part in counting games and puzzles about ladybirds. Children's growing independence is encouraged well. For example, they learn to tidy up after themselves and follow house rules. Children are being well prepared for their next stage in learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY387201 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 1093692 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Sheffield. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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