Childminder in Sheffield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 July 2017 14 April 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 plans interesting activities to help children make good progress. She gives them plenty of opportunities to follow their own interests, experiment and explore their own creativity. Children relish working as a team to decide how to put a roof on the house they have designed. They are learning the skills needed ready for their move on to school.  Children behave well. They receive praise and encouragement for their efforts that helps to build their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder encourages them to resolve minor squabbles, learn to share toys and take turns. This helps children to develop good social skills.  The childminder monitors children's progress by regularly tracking their learning. She puts consistent plans in place if there are any identified areas in children's development that need support. The childminder shares information about children with other settings that they attend to maintain continuity in their care and learning.

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides children with opportunities to learn about their local community and understand about the world in which they live.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder has attended mandatory training, she has not yet accessed professional development opportunities to drive improvements in knowledge and teaching skills to even higher levels.  The childminder's evaluation of the service provided is not sufficiently focused on how she can enhance children's learning 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 more precisely on building a targeted programme of professional development opportunities to increase knowledge and skills that help raise the quality of teaching and practice to the highest level  strengthen self-evaluation processes to further enhance the provision and help children make the best possible 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 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 knowledge of the signs to look out for and the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's safety or welfare. She checks the identity of all visitors before they enter her setting and supervises children at all times. The childminder works well in partnership with parents to ensure consistency in children's learning and care. For example, she shares her ongoing observations of children's learning and gives parents ideas to further support their children's skills at home. Parents are very happy with the service the childminder provides. They speak highly of the way in which she supports their children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers in-depth information about what children already know and can do when they first start. Precise observations and assessments are in place. This helps the childminder to plan for what children need to learn next. The childminder effectively provides a range of activities that supports all areas of learning. She skilfully uses children's interests to enhance their learning and encourage them to participate. Children really enjoy making dinosaur shapes and using tools with dough. The childminder supports children's communication skills well and she asks a range of well-posed questions and models vocabulary for the younger children. Children happily recall their recent holidays and family events they have been to.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a stimulating and homely environment for children. She gives them plenty of opportunities to make decisions and choose activities. Children develop strong bonds with the childminder who is calm and gentle. They are sociable and play very well with other children. This shows that their emotional needs are successfully met. The childminder makes the most of opportunities to develop children's growing understanding of the importance of healthy eating. She gives children opportunities to be active and play outdoors in the garden and at local parks. Children relish finding apples to feed the animals and investigating ladybirds. The childminder knows each child well. Children develop good self-help skills. They confidently master everyday tasks in readiness for school, such as using the toilet and putting on their shoes.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are working within the range of development expected for their age. They happily engage in activities, maintain attention and follow simple instructions. Children are confident. They are active learners who are eager and motivated to join in with a wide variety of experiences. Children are inquisitive, show curiosity and are willing to have a go. They display a positive attitude to new experiences and show high levels of concentration. Children develop the skills for their future learning and are well prepared to move on to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 501011 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 1091056 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Sheffield. She operates all year round from 8am until to 6pm, Tuesday to Thursday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an early years 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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