Childminder in Sheffield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 July 2017 Not applicable

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 The childminder offers a good balance of indoor and outdoor activities that engage children and promote their learning. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder provides play that helps children to develop their strength and balance. For example, toddlers learn how to climb steps safely and jump up and down as they pretend to be frogs.  Children develop positive attitudes to their health and well-being. They bring nutritious packed lunches from home, follow good hygiene procedures and enjoy daily fresh air and physical exercise.  Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They develop strong positive attachments with the childminder and show how they feel safe and secure in her home.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's plan for professional development does not focus sharply enough on raising the quality of teaching to the highest possible level.  The childminder does not routinely share information with parents about what children are learning next to guide their learning at home more effectively.  Planning for children's individual learning is not always meticulously linked to the next stage in their development to help them achieve rapid progress in all aspects of their learning.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 focus more precisely on professional development opportunities that will help deliver the highest possible quality of teaching for children  share information with parents more regularly about what children are learning next and help them guide their learning at home more effectively  plan even more precisely for children's next steps in learning to help secure more rapid progress in all areas of their development.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors 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.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder demonstrates passion for her role and providing the best for children. She values children's opinions and implements their ideas as part of her self-reflective practice. For example, children now have access to a continuous provision of fresh fruit which means that they can take ownership of when they eat. This also gives children the confidence to become more independent and means that their play is not interrupted for snack time. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows what action to take if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder implements child protection policies which reflect local safeguarding procedures and she shares these with parents.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses children's interests and their self-chosen play as a further way of building on their knowledge. She interacts positively to create a wider learning experience. For example, the childminder uses mathematical language and names pretend pieces of fruit as toddlers use one-handed tools to cut them in half. Toddlers have opportunities to enhance their early awareness of shape, space and measure. They show increasing concentration as they pick up different-sized boxes and attempt to stack them inside and on top of each other. The childminder promotes children's language development well. She encourages toddlers to repeat animal sounds as she supports them to match picture cards. The childminder extends this learning by taking children into the garden to observe the frogs in her pond.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder recognises and meets the individual care needs of children well. She knows when children are tired and want quiet time. Children enjoy cuddles with the childminder until they fall fast asleep. The childminder is a good role model and positively reinforces rules and boundaries for behaviour. Toddlers are learning that some things are theirs and some things are for sharing. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to develop their hand-to-eye coordination and small-muscle skills. For instance, toddlers enjoy pouring water from one container to another and they practise catching a balloon with extended arms. Toddlers show good foot-and-leg control as they manoeuvre their scooter up and down the garden path. Children make new friends at the nearby playgroup, helping them to prepare emotionally for the wider social network of school.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children gain good skills that will support their future learning. They are working comfortably within the range of development expected for their age. Toddlers use their imaginations and learn about living things and the world around them. They practise their early writing skills as they make marks with water and chalk. Children develop a sense of belonging and understanding of the people and community in which they live. They visit the local shops and get to know teachers and the environment as they use large play equipment in the school grounds.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY485280 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 1009375 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 3

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2015 and lives in Bradway, Sheffield. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5