Childminder EY483972

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 June 2017 Not applicable

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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

 Parents provide good information about what their child can already do. They are given ideas to support their child's learning at home. Children achieve well from their starting points and their continuity of learning is effectively supported.  The childminder talks clearly to children and models good language. She uses signs and actions with speech to support young children's developing communication skills.  Children have close and very trusting relationships with the childminder. They leave their parents with ease and enjoy the childminder's company in their play. Children's emotional well-being is nurtured effectively.  Children have lots of opportunities to practise their physical skills and get plenty of fresh air. They enjoy walks to local woods and parks, and explore different climbing equipment when they visit indoor play areas.  Children learn to care for their environment and local community, for example, they

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not found highly successful ways to engage parents consistently in her effective self-evaluation, to help her identify further areas for improvement.  At times, planning for children's individual learning is not meticulously linked to the next stage in their development, to help accelerate their progress in all areas.

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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

 enhance the self-evaluation process even further and involve parents more fully in identifying where aspects of the setting can be improved  plan more precisely for children's next steps in learning, to help secure rapid progress in all areas of their development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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 with children during the inspection.  The inspector spoke with parents and took account of their comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has good knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms that a child's welfare may be at risk. She attends child protection training and keeps up to date with changes to safeguarding legislation and procedures. The childminder is confident about the actions to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care. She is keen to enhance her knowledge. The childminder is currently studying for an appropriate early years qualification. She shares ideas for good practice with other childminders in the area, which benefits children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well and her positive interactions support children's creative development. Toddlers show enjoyment in their play as they laugh out loud when they create sounds by banging and shaking musical instruments. The childminder introduces language to describe the sounds that children make, such as loud and soft. Resources are accessible, thereby supporting children's independence and self-chosen play. Children enjoy looking at picture books and books with flaps. They have opportunities to develop their early literacy skills. The childminder effectively reviews children's progress and identifies any learning gaps that need support.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's personal development well. Children receive frequent words of praise and encouragement. Toddlers give the childminder a high five for their own achievements, which helps to support their confidence and self-esteem. Children attend playgroups. This helps them to prepare for the wider social network of school as they mix with larger groups of children. The childminder is a good role model. She supports toddlers to use kind hands and learn that some things are theirs and some things are shared. The childminder helps children to learn how to lead a healthy lifestyle. Children cut up fruit to make nutritious drinks and visit the supermarket to buy vegetables. They find out about musical instruments that are used in different countries, and learn about festivals, such as Chinese New Year. Children are learning about people and the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They gain useful skills they need for their future education. Children persevere at tasks and show good levels of concentration. They develop their large- and small-muscle skills as they fix blocks together and use large movements to roll toy trains on the floor. Young children show an interest in toys with buttons and flaps and are beginning to learn how to operate them. They move their bodies to the sounds that musical toys make.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483972 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 1001553 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Shiregreen, Sheffield. She operates all year round from 8am to 8pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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