Childminder in Sheffield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 March 2018 6 October 2015

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands the importance of using observations and assessments, to track children's progress and plan for their next steps in learning.  The childminder knows what to do if she has a concern about a child's welfare. She understands how to keep children safe and undertakes regular assessments of the environment to minimise any hazards. She knows how to help children to understand how they can keep themselves safe.  The childminder understands the importance of encouraging healthy lifestyles.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals to help support children's individual needs.  The childminder knows how to work in partnership with parents, to develop clear and consistent behavioural expectations.  The childminder has a range of resources to support children's learning and development. She is confident about how she would follow children's interests to help

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The provision meets requirements

them remain motivated and engaged.  The childminder reflects on her practice and articulates how she plans to improve.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder, how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder, and viewed documentation she will use when caring for children.  The inspector toured the parts of the premises used for childminding purposes and discussed the equipment and toys available.  The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder, and looked at evidence of suitability.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 300010 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 1127771 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 October 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Stannington, Sheffield. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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