Childminder in Sheffield

Inspection date 6 September 2018 Previous inspection date 28 July 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder reflects on her practice successfully. Since the last inspection, she has enhanced opportunities for children to explore using their senses. For example, toddlers enjoy putting their fingers and hands in paint to make marks on paper. n The childminder checks her home and garden daily to help minimise any possible hazards and risks to children. Children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. n The childminder observes children during their settling-in sessions and gathers good information from parents about their child's starting points. Accurate initial and ongoing assessments support children to make good progress. n The childminder encourages toddlers to make round shapes with their lips as they blow bubbles outdoors. She finds exciting ways to support children's early speech and language goals. n The childminder encourages children to be active. She takes them to dance and

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The provision is good

movement classes and to indoor play centres. Children have opportunities to create their own movements to sounds they enjoy and test their physical skills on larger play equipment. n Children have regular opportunities to mix with other children and adults and go on outings to place of interests. For example, they visit local farms to observe and hold some animals, such as guinea pigs and small rabbits. Children develop good social skills and learn about living things and the wider community.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n On occasion, the childminder does not use what she knows about older children's individual learning styles to plan as precisely as possible to challenge their learning 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

n strengthen the planning of activities to focus more precisely on the individual learning styles of older children, to help them make the best possible progress in all areas of learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke with the children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows the steps to take should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. Overall, the childminder monitors children's learning well. She is qualified and experienced. The childminder meets regularly with other childminders to share professional knowledge and practice ideas. She values the views of parents and welcomes news about their children's learning at home. The childminder has effective arrangements for sharing information that helps to raise outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's early creative, moving and handling skills well. Children have good opportunities to explore with a range of tools and materials. For example, older children use brushes with increasing control to make marks with paint on textured plastic. They place a sheet of white paper over their design, press down and turn it over to see the interesting patterns they have created. Children confidently make decisions about their activities. For instance, older children decide to use glue to stick pictures of fish to their design. Toddlers shake their head in response to questions and give their paintbrush to the childminder to show when they want to stop painting.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's good health and independence effectively. Older children enjoy the responsibility of small tasks, such as helping the childminder to clean the table after creative play. They know that they have to wash their hands before snacks to get rid of the germs. Children enjoy nutritious packed lunches from home and learn about food that helps them to grow 'big and strong'. The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. Toddlers clap their hands when the childminder praises them for their painting efforts. They show how they are proud of their own achievements. Children enjoy playing outdoors and benefit from daily fresh air and exercise. They learn how to stay safe and build confidence in their own abilities as they test their skills on the slide. Children learn about different festivals, such as Chinese New Year, and use chopsticks to eat their food. They learn about cultures and traditions

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active and motivated learners. They confidently roll dough and use cutters to make marks. They show their small-muscle development and hand-to-eye coordination skills. Children demonstrate their emerging mathematical language as they name shapes and recognise big and small bubbles. They learn about colour and start to recognise these as they paint. Children show an interest in toys with buttons and simple mechanisms and know how to operate them. They behave well and share toys and resources with their friends. Children develop the key skills they will need for their future education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 300382 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 10065756 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 28 July 2015

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The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Sheffield. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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