Childminder 505111

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 May 2017 23 March 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 and her assistant understand the ways in which young children learn. They provide a wide range of exciting activities that helps children to make good progress across all areas of learning.  Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder shares information with parents to provide a consistent approach to meeting children's care and learning needs. This helps to support their ongoing development and continue their learning at home.  The childminder and her assistant promote children's emotional well-being effectively. They offer children plenty of attention, praise and encouragement. Children are happy and confident in their care. Children show that they feel valued and develop high levels of self-esteem.  The childminder and her assistant consistently remind children of appropriate boundaries and encourage a culture of respect and understanding. Children respond

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not focus her professional development programme well enough on raising the quality of teaching even further.  The childminder's self-evaluation is not sharply focused to enable her to precisely identify priorities in order to raise the quality of the provision 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

 focus the programme of professional development more precisely on enhancing the already good standard of teaching to improve outcomes for children  enhance opportunities to evaluate the quality of the provision to precisely identify priorities that raise practice to an outstanding 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 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 and her assistant know how to recognise the signs and symptoms that may cause concern. They have a good understanding of the procedures to follow should they need to make a referral about the welfare of a child. The childminder forms effective partnerships with other settings that children attend. She regularly shares information about children's achievements and progress. This helps to provide a consistent approach to supporting children's continued learning and development. The childminder provides ongoing support to her assistant in order to maintain the good quality. This helps them to meet children's individual needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant use their skills and knowledge well to provide appealing activities to motivate all children. They are very enthusiastic and join in with children as they play. Children thoroughly enjoy their time with them in their warm and welcoming home. The childminder observes and assesses children at play and tracks the progress they make. This helps her to identify what children need to learn next and any areas of development where children may need additional support. The childminder and her assistant provide a good balance of planned activities and opportunities for children to lead their own learning. They are highly effective at promoting communication, language and thinking skills. The childminder and her assistant ask appropriate questions that encourage children to think and solve problems for themselves. Children enjoy role playing doctors and finding out about how the heart works.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers detailed information from parents about children's interests before they start at her setting. This helps to provide consistency in meeting their care needs and helps them to settle well. Children get plenty of fresh air and exercise. They relish taking part in outdoor activities and learn about nature and the environment. The childminder promotes healthy living. Children learn to wash their hands after using the toilet. They excitedly take part in making monster faces from the fruits they are eating for snack.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and enthusiastic, active learners. They learn early mathematical skills and take delight in counting as a matter of routine. Children make good progress in their learning and development in relation to their starting points. They develop a positive attitude that helps to prepare them for school. For example, they relish the responsibility of simple tasks and follow instructions from a young age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 505111 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 1091103 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Sheffield. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. 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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