Childminder in Sheffield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 2017 6 September 2012

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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 are passionate and ambitious about the service they provide for the children. They have made significant improvements since the last inspection. For example, they extend the provision they offer the children by creating a highly stimulating learning environment.  The childminder has established highly effective partnerships with other professionals to improve the outcomes for children and their families. She shares her good practice when invited to events other childminders attend.  Children are very happy and settled in the childminder's care. They form close attachments with the childminder and her assistant.  The childminder encourages children to respect the diversity of the world in which they live. She supports their awareness of other languages spoken and explores activities that promote children's understanding of similarities and differences.  Parents are kept well informed. For instance, they have easy access to their child's

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This provision is good

records and the childminder encourages them to share information from home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not succeed in encouraging all age groups of children to achieve the highest possible level of engagement in their learning.  The childminder does not always make good use of her accurate observations of children's development to focus precisely on how to help them make rapid progress.

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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 teaching skills to help children of all age groups engage more effectively in the activities they take part in  strengthen and refine the already good systems for planning and assessments, in order to plan more precisely for children's next steps and help them to achieve rapid progress.

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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 observed an activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises and the childminder's qualifications.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder values the importance of professional development. Since the last inspection, she has completed a childcare qualification at level 3 and attends regular training. This demonstrates her commitment to ensure she improves her provision and the outcomes for children. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of child protection. In addition, they understand the procedure to follow should an allegation be made about them. All adults within the home have undertaken suitability checks. The childminder checks her assistant's practice to make sure she is clear about her responsibilities. The childminder is very reflective and takes account of parents' views to shape her service. She has a comprehensive overview of how children learn to ensure all of them make good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is consistently good and some practice is outstanding. The childminder is skilled at following children's lead in their play and learning. She plans activities around their interests, supporting them to be motivated learners. The childminder has established excellent links with the local school, supporting children's move there. In addition, she implements good practice which is shared from school. For instance, making marks in a variety of ways to promote early writing skills. Children are learning to understand the world around them as she provides many opportunities. For example, they enjoying feeding the pet tortoise, growing plants and exploring the local outdoor nature session. The childminder promotes children's thinking skills as she offers them problems in their play and models language for thinking, such as, 'How can you make it work?'

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well behaved and understand the expectations of good behaviour. The childminder encourages children to use their words when getting upset with their friends. She consistently offers praise and encouragement, helping to promote children's self- esteem and confidence. Children are supported to have a good awareness of leading a healthy lifestyle. The childminder provides children with healthy and nutritious home- cooked meals. They are learning about what happens to food after they have eaten it as the childminder discusses how the body works. Children have daily opportunities to play in the garden, walk in the community and visit the local woods.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are learning many skills to be ready for school. They cut their own fruit at mealtimes and are learning to put their own shoes and socks on. When children wash their hands, they discuss the importance of this. Children learn to play well together and are making secure friendships. They are learning skills to share and take turns.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442797 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 1060008 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 September 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Sheffield. She operates all year round from 6am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3 and employs 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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Telephone number

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