Childminder EY495014

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 January 2018 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 provides a variety of activities and resources that interest children and help them achieve their identified next steps in learning.  The childminder develops friendly and purposeful relationships with parents, overall. She gathers useful information about children's interests and achievements when they first start to enable her to meet their needs from the beginning of their placement with her.  The childminder creates a warm and welcoming environment and is an excellent role model. Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder supports children to be kind and respectful to each other and to share their toys.  The childminder closely observes children as they play. This helps her to make accurate assessments of children's current development.  Children form strong emotional attachments with the childminder. They are settled and happy in her care. The childminder provides consistent and caring support for children.

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This provision is good

They develop a deep sense of security and show their obvious affection for her.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently share enough ongoing information with other settings children attend to ensure a fully joined up approach to their learning and development.  The childminder has begun to evaluate the quality of her provision, however, she has not fully considered ways to obtain the views of parents and children as part of the self- evaluation process to raise the quality of the provision.

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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

 share more in-depth ongoing information with other settings children attend to help support the highest levels of continuity in children's learning  gather feedback from parents and children to contribute to the ongoing self-evaluation that raises the quality of the provision to a higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector completed an evaluation of teaching with the childminder following a planned activity.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and checked relevant documentation, including children's learning records, policies and procedures.  The inspector took into account the views of parents spoken to during the inspection and of written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The qualified childminder is clearly motivated and keen to develop her provision. She meets up with local childminders to share ideas. She also reads articles and researches information to support her to continuously develop her skills and knowledge. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a strong knowledge of child protection issues. For example, she knows what signs to look for if she suspects abuse and the procedures to follow if she has any concerns. Her home is safe and clean and the childminder takes effective steps to keep children safe on outings. Parents are extremely happy with the service she provides, they are particularly impressed about how happy and well settled their children are and the range of outings into the local community.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides activities that effectively support children's interests and learning needs. The childminder places strong emphasis on fostering children's literacy and love of books. For example, she reads stories using good expression and children excitedly complete the end of the sentence and predict what happens next. The childminder effectively promotes children's speaking and listening skills. She talks to children as they play and gives a running commentary about what they are doing. She speaks clearly, repeats any unclear words and gently encourages them to copy what she has said. The childminder provides a range of activities to help promote the development of small- muscle skills, such as dough and painting. She frequently reviews children's progress to ensure that they are moving forward in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate confidence and independence in the surroundings. Resources are easily accessible for children to make choices and initiate their own play. The childminder encourages children to follow instructions, such as helping to clear away the toys after play. Children manage their own hygiene and personal needs well relative to their age. The childminder provides a freshly prepared, healthy balanced diet. Children have access to their own water bottles throughout the day so that they can decide when they want a drink. Children benefit from daily activities in the fresh air. They visit the local parks, woods and shops in the locality. In addition, they regularly meet up with other childminders and attend toddler groups. This provides them with opportunities to socialise with others within a larger group of children away from the childminder's home.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good individual progress from their starting points. They learn to listen carefully and follow routines. Children enjoy listening to stories and singing favourite songs. They learn to count with increasing accuracy and recognise some colours and shapes. Children are sociable and demonstrate friendly behaviour to others. They are developing the keys skills they need for future learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495014 Local authority Barnsley Inspection number 1030562 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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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 Millhouse Green, Sheffield. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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