Childminder EY468696

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 June 2018 5 February 2018

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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 successfully addressed the actions and recommendation raised at the previous inspection. She has a clear drive for continuous improvement.  Children receive plenty of praise and recognition for their efforts and achievements. This successfully promotes their self-esteem and emotional well-being.  The childminder has established positive partnerships with parents. Parents receive daily verbal communication and regular information about what their children are learning. This helps to ensure children benefit from a consistent approach to their care.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play. She provides a variety of resources and activities for children, which supports them to make good progress across the all areas of learning.  The childminder attends training courses and accesses further training online to help to refine and update her knowledge. This benefits children in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the coaching and mentoring of assistants are not effectively focused to ensure they continue to build on the skills and knowledge they have already acquired.  The childminder does not consistently share enough information with other settings that children attend to promote greater consistency when planning for their future learning.

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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

 build on existing systems for coaching and mentoring assistants and continue to support their professional development to help them to develop and improve their knowledge and practice  extend links with other settings that children attend to promote consistency in supporting children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant. She looked at relevant documentation, such as children's assessment records, policies and procedures, and evidence of qualifications and suitability of household members.  The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children and undertook a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and how the views of parents and children are included to drive improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of their roles and responsibilities, with particular regard to protecting children in their care from abuse and neglect. Since the last inspection, the childminder has thoroughly assessed all risks. This helps to identify and minimise any hazards to children and indicates a good capacity to improve. The childminder evaluates her setting and reflects on ways to improve her practice further. The childminder understands her responsibility to notify Ofsted of any changes to her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder successfully monitors children's progress, which helps her to identify any gaps in their development early. She completes the progress check for children between the ages of two and three and shares the findings with parents. The childminder interacts well with children to help to foster their speaking and language skills. For instance, the childminder repeats words back to young children and extends their vocabulary by naming objects, such as vegetables and fruit. Children's listening and attention skills are promoted as they join in with their favourite songs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children confidently explore the good range of resources and are very settled and happy. They form positive attachments and good relationships with the childminder and her assistant. The childminder promotes children's independence and personal care skills well, relative to their ages and capabilities. For instance, older children help to chop up fruit for snack. The childminder is a good role model and she gives clear guidance about how to behave. She encourages sharing and turn taking. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to benefit from physical exercise and fresh air. For instance, children thoroughly enjoy searching for pretend sea creatures as they play in a tray of water outdoors. Children's good health is successfully promoted. They enjoy healthy snacks, meals and drinks. Children learn to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn about road safety when out in the local community. Children learn to respect people's

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

differences as they explore their own cultures and beliefs and those of others.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and are well prepared for school. For instance, older children learn about mathematical concepts, such as shapes, numbers and weight. They practise their writing skills and learn to write their names. Children play cooperatively and take turns, supporting their social and emotional development well. They have fun manipulating dough, which helps to strengthen the finer muscles in their hands.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468696 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 1125418 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 February 2018

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Handsworth, Sheffield. She operates all year round, from 6am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children. She 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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