Childminder in Sheffield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 October 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

 The childminder has worked hard since her registration to provide good-quality teaching. Regular evaluation of practice enables her to identify any areas for future improvement. She recognises the importance of professional development and training.  The childminder uses her ongoing observations to make accurate assessments of children's progress.  The childminder is a good role model and she provides clear and consistent guidance to promote positive behaviour. Children behave well. They help the childminder with jobs, such as tidying away toys, when they have finished playing.  The childminder effectively meets children's care and learning needs. She is responsive to children, interacts with them well and extends their learning.  The childminder builds relationships with other settings that children attend to share information about their progress and to achieve continuity in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The planning for next steps in learning is not always as precise and sharply focused for children under the age of three years to help them make as much progress as possible.  The childminder does not gather enough information from parents about what children can already do when they first start to help inform planning of activities and experiences from the outset.

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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 sharply on planning activities for children aged under three years that help increase the potential for them to make the best possible progress in their learning  gather more detailed information from parents about children's capabilities on entry to the setting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor and outdoor 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 documents and evidence of childminder qualifications and suitability.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to as part of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The qualified childminder successfully implements a range of policies and procedures to help keep children safe and to promote their well-being. Children are very happy and have fun. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows what she should do if she has any concerns about a child. She reduces risks by carrying out regular safety checks to minimise possible hazards in her home and on outings. The childminder is committed to promoting good-quality provision for children and parents. Systems for evaluating what needs to improve in all areas of her practice are developing well. For example, the childminder has attended courses to help develop her teaching skills. Parents speak highly of the quality of care, education and attention their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder promotes children's learning and development well. She effectively supports children's emerging communication and language skills. For example, as they share books together she repeats younger children's early words and introduces new language to build on their vocabulary. Children request their favourite books and action songs, which they enjoy with the enthusiastic childminder. The childminder provides a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities. Children enjoy being engaged and focused in play and learning. The childminder helps them to grasp simple mathematical concepts, such as more and less, and demonstrates the language for shape, position and measure as she plays alongside them with building blocks. The childminder completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years. This information is shared with parents and health visitors to help identify and secure any

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

additional support children and families need.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder implements effective settling-in procedures. These involve parents visiting with their children for short periods of time, helping them to develop a good bond with the childminder and 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 their social skills and confidence to develop their own friendships. The indoor and outdoor environments present children with a variety of resources, activities and experiences. The childminder interacts well with children and they respond to her warmly. Children learn to follow good hygiene practice and develop independence skills, such as putting on their own coats and shoes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills they need for school. They become independent and learn to manage their own personal care needs quickly. Children listen carefully and show a good understanding as they answer the childminder's questions and follow instructions. Children are imaginative and enjoy role play. Children enjoy books, singing action songs and rhymes. They are developing early literacy skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491012 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 1021376 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

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