Childminder EY308787

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 January 2018 18 September 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

 Partnerships with parents are positive. The childminder involves them well in their children's learning. Parents comment that they are very happy with the care provided for their children.  The childminder supports her assistant effectively. She ensures she has the skills and knowledge about her role to keep children safe and meet their learning needs. They work well together to ensure all children make good progress in their learning.  Children make good emotional development. They benefit from the familiar routines and the understanding support they receive from the childminder and her assistant. The childminder meets children's individual needs well.  Children play well together. They share and take turns, for example, when learning within small groups. Children display strong social skills and play cooperatively with others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder does not make full use of the outdoor area, particularly to enhance learning opportunities for children who prefer learning outside.  The childminder has not fully embedded her professional development to focus more sharply on enhancing her teaching skills even further.

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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

 review the range of opportunities for children in the outdoor environment to help increase their learning further  maximise opportunities for continuous professional development to focus more sharply on extending the quality of teaching even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at children's assessments and the planning documentation.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and her assistant, and interacted with the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members. She also looked at a sample of the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to parents and took into account their written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant closely supervise children as they play. The childminder and her assistant are aware of their roles and responsibilities in protecting children from harm and abuse. They complete regular risk assessments in the home and during outings. These help to identify potential hazards and provide a safe environment for children. The childminder observes and assesses the children. She uses this information well to distinguish what children know, how they learn and their interests. She provides a broad range of activities to support children's learning. The childminder and her assistant reflect on their practice effectively and take action to improve the childcare they offer.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant understand how children learn. Resources are easily accessible and developed to meet individual children's interests. These help keep children absorbed and highly motivated. Younger children explore making patterns with paint and rollers. They know where items belong and enjoy looking for these. Teaching consistently helps children to learn. For example, children are encouraged to explore buttons and levers on books and toys. Support for mathematical development is good as the childminder counts the spots children are painting. The childminder fosters children's communication and language skills well. She has a very good understanding of how to promote children's language skills. She listens carefully and sensitively repeats children's words and extends their communications.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have very strong attachments to the childminder and she cares about them deeply. They cuddle up to her for reassurance and she is warm and attentive to their needs. Children quickly develop personal skills, such as helping themselves to a drink when they become thirsty and eating their lunch independently. The childminder is aware of children's need to rest and unwind. She quickly picks up on their changing moods. She adapts the daily routine to ensure she meets children's needs extremely well. Children have a good understanding about the world around them and how to interact socially. The childminder and her assistant take children to activities outside of the home to help prepare them for starting pre-school where they learn as part of a larger group. Children learn about taking turns and sharing. They help each other to get ready for home time, collecting shoes and water bottles for younger children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are gaining the key skills needed for the next stage in their learning and eventual move to school. Young children enjoy using their senses to explore, such as playing with paint. They are inquisitive, show curiosity and have a willingness to learn. Children communicate their wants and needs confidently. They develop good relationships. Children are developing typically for their age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY308787 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 1104362 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Sheffield. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 and, sometimes, works with an assistant.

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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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