Childminder 300272

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 January 2018 29 July 2014

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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 effectively monitors her provision through regular self-evaluation so that children benefit from continuously improving learning experiences.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder gathers detailed information about children's development regularly from parents. This helps her to work closely alongside parents and to enhance children's learning at her setting. Parents speak very highly of the childminder. They feel valued as partners in their children's education.  The childminder is a good role model. She interacts well with children, giving sensitive guidance about how to behave when needed. She sets clear and consistent boundaries for children to follow. Children behave well and are learning to share and take turns.  The childminder draws on her wealth of experience to provide an environment that is calm, relaxed and reflects that of a welcoming home. Children's emotional well-being is

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This provision is good

nurtured through the childminder's warm and caring personality.  Teaching is effective as the childminder understands the different ways in which children learn. She provides a range of activities and experiences that is purposeful. These not only offer challenge but also help prepare children to be ready for their next stage in learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not fully meet the needs of younger children when delivering adult-led activities. This results in younger children becoming restless and unoccupied.

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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

 make better use of planned activities to support all children to make the very best possible progress in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding.  The inspector carried out observations of the childminder's interactions with the children and evaluated these with her. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation methods.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and people living in the household.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of inspection and through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps children safe and prioritises their welfare. She is knowledgeable about the procedures to follow should she be concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder keeps herself up to date with any changes to best practice and legislation through professional development. She has a strong network of other professionals around her and uses the internet to read relevant childcare literature. As a result, the quality of her teaching and the outcomes for children continually improve.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children very well. She makes regular observations of children's development and uses this information well. For example, she plans specific next steps in learning that are based on children's interests and capabilities. As a result, children make good progress in all areas of their learning. Older children show great attention skills as they play alongside the childminder. They develop their hand muscles and hand-to-eye coordination as they carefully place small pegs into a board. They talk to each other and the childminder weaves in many opportunities to develop their mathematical understanding. The strengthening of their hand muscles helps to support early writing development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is perceptive to children's ongoing needs and quickly recognises when they are tired or hungry. Communication with parents is ongoing and supports the childminder's knowledge of children's care needs. Children are happy and form secure attachments that are reinforced through warm interactions and cuddles. Children are offered a healthy and balanced diet in partnership with parents. The childminder provides children with a range of healthy snacks such as fruit and vegetables. Parents provide their child with a packed lunch, reflective of their individual needs and dietary requirements. The childminder shares her professional knowledge with parents to help them make good decisions about their child's eating habits. For example, she discusses the importance of young children learning to chew to aid their speech development. Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise as they go out into the community and play in the

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn how to socialise and make friends when the childminder takes them to a toddler group that she runs each week. They learn to mix with other children and start to notice and respect similarities and differences between people. Children are motivated and show good attitudes towards learning. Children develop their spoken language skills and imagination as they talk about pictures they have created out of small pegs. They show great pride and a sense of accomplishment when they finish their pictures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 300272 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 1103406 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 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1986 and lives in Sheffield. She operates all year round, from 7.15am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except 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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