Childminder in Sheffield

Childminder report 68 Bowman Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S12 3LF

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Inspection date 7 September 2018 Previous inspection date 5 October 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 observes and assesses children's progress, and planning for their future learning is based on her good knowledge of what they already know and can do. n The childminder models high expectations and supports children to use their manners well. Children enjoy a very social time as they have their snack. The childminder supports them to talk about their family and share what is important to them. Children behave well. n The childminder creates a warm and welcoming environment. She provides a wide range of activities that supports children's interests and learning. Children really enjoy their play and are making good progress in their learning. n The childminder interacts well with children and builds strong bonds with them. She nurtures children and meets their individual needs well. She demonstrates good awareness of children's preferences and routines. Children are happy, settled and show

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The provision is good

high levels of emotional well-being. n The childminder has strong partnerships with parents. She keeps them regularly updated with their children's care and learning, and parents speak highly of the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not hold a current paediatric first-aid qualification. However, this does not have a significant impact on children's well-being. n The childminder does not consistently make the most of opportunities to encourage children to focus on activities and to develop their concentration skills before moving on to the next activity. n At times, the childminder does not offer children more challenge to extend their learning even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date maintain a full paediatric first-aid qualification. 28/09/2018

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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 encourage children to focus on activities and develop their concentration skills n provide children with greater challenge to extend their learning even further and help them to achieve the highest levels of progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities while children played in the indoor and outdoor play areas. She discussed teaching methods with the childminder. n The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder's qualification and training and checked evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household. n The inspector looked at a selection of children's assessment records and planning, policies and procedures and a range of other documents. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times through the inspection. n The inspector took account of parents' views through conversations and written evidence.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has not renewed her paediatric first-aid qualification in a timely manner. However, she is able to demonstrate how she keeps her knowledge up to date. For example, she receives weekly updates on effective first-aid practice and carries out independent research and accesses online training. She works closely with other childminders to make sure she stays up to date and is confident in the appropriate action to take if a child is involved in a medical emergency. This means children's good health is maintained. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands whom to contact if she has concerns about children's well-being. She regularly attends refresher courses for safeguarding and child protection to keep herself current on how to keep children safe from harm. Overall, the childminder carefully reflects on her practice, enabling her to make continual improvements. The childminder has established effective links with other

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and uses observations and children's interests to plan activities that support their learning and development. The childminder tracks each child's progress to identify any gaps quickly. She successfully uses books to support children's good communication skills. Children eagerly join in with story and rhyme time and enjoy using the props she provides to bring the stories alive. The childminder encourages children's imaginations very well. For example, children play with dolls to act out home routines. Young children enjoy exploring a basket of natural resources, such as sponges, metal tins and brushes. They are curious as they investigate chains and different textured materials.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder risk assesses her home daily and puts measures in place to further ensure children's safety. For instance, she teaches children from a very young age how to walk down large steps unsupervised. As older children make fruit kebabs she reminds them that the skewers are sharp and to take care. The childminder supports children's understanding of leading a healthy lifestyle well. Children have good opportunities to be physically active. For example, they have regular access to the childminder's garden, as well as visits to local parks. Children develop a good understanding of the festivals and celebrations of people from backgrounds different to their own. They show good levels of respect and tolerance for others. Children use public transport and attend a range of groups. This helps them to learn to mix and develop their social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are eager to participate in activities and are developing good listening skills. For example, they carefully follow simple instructions well. Children develop a good understanding of numbers, shapes and measures. They develop independence and manage their self-help skills well. For example, they put on their own shoes and find their shoes and bags. Children are gaining the necessary skills in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY338599 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 10065778 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 5 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Sheffield. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm from 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 three- and four-year-old children.

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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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