Childminder in Sheffield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 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

 Since registration, the childminder has successfully strived to develop a good level of care and learning for children. She has completed training that has helped her to develop her observations and assessments of children's development so that she can effectively plan for their learning.  The childminder gives children time to get to know her and her family before their parents leave them with her. This helps children to adjust to their new surroundings and feel safe, and they settle quickly.  The childminder makes good use of the local community to widen children's experiences and extend their learning. At local groups, children develop confidence to make friends and play with other children. They meet children from different backgrounds and cultures. This is one way that they begin to learn about other people and communities different to their own.  The childminder is confident in her understanding of what children can do and what

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This provision is good

they need to learn next. She completes the progress check for two-year-old children in a timely manner. The childminder identifies where children may need extra help to support their development and to ensure that any gaps in their learning are closed.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Strategies used to encourage parents to share information about children's new skills and interests that are emerging at home are not always successful.  The childminder's plans for personal and professional development are not yet rigorous enough to raise the quality of her teaching to exceptional levels.

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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

 explore further ways to help parents share information about what their children are learning at home  target plans for professional development more effectively to enhance the quality of teaching and achieve excellent outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and evaluated its impact on children's care and learning.  The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documentation, including training certificates and evidence of suitability checks.  The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of possible signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect. She is confident in her ability to implement the correct procedures to help protect children at risk. The childminder continues to update her safeguarding knowledge so that she can help teach children how to protect themselves from wider dangers, such as social media. She ensures that her home is secure and that pets are kept away from children. The childminder informs parents about her role and what they can expect with regard to their children's care and education.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder updates parents about what their children are learning and how they can support their child's progress at home. She uses simple instructions and talks to children about what they are doing. The childminder questions children in ways that encourage them to think and does not rush them for an answer. This aids their learning well. The childminder has adapted her home for children. They are able to make their own choices from a wide range of resources and equipment that they find interesting. The childminder sensitively supports children as they work to refine their fine physical skills. When children try to thread pasta and feel like giving up, they continue to try again because of her encouragement. There is excitement when children are successful and they receive a sticker to celebrate their achievement. Children decide to put pasta into bowls and shake them. The childminder quickly follows their lead and children begin to explore different

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to be emotionally well prepared for school. She takes them to visit the school and introduces them to teachers, reads stories about going to school and talks about how their routines will change. The childminder is a good role model. She is patient and caring and children quickly develop a good bond with her. Children are able to show and talk about how they are feeling. This helps them learn to respect how others may feel. Children are praised for helping and using their good manners, which helps them feel proud. Children are provided with interesting activities outside to help them benefit from daily fresh air and exercise. For example, as they pretend to hunt for a bear in the local woods, they look for holes made by mice, rabbits and foxes. This also helps to build on their interest in the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop the skills they need for school. They listen and show good understanding as they answer questions and follow instructions. Children are imaginative and narrate what is happening in role play. They enjoy counting and naming colours. Children select favourite books and listen to the childminder reading. When she pauses as she reads, they fill in the gaps and ask questions about what they can see in the illustrations.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486049 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 1004810 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Sheffield. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 5.30pm, 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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