Childminder in Sheffield

Inspection date 12 September 2018 Previous inspection date 7 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 has started to share information about children's learning and development with other early years settings that they attend. She supports children's continuity of development well. n The childminder works very effectively with other professionals to improve outcomes for children. All children, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good individual progress. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She listens as children speak and shows them how to use words by repeating what they say in the correct tense. n The childminder provides time and space for children to challenge their own learning. Children work out how to move their wheeled toys from a flat surface to a raised level while sitting on them. They show their persistence to succeed and take appropriate risks. n Children are thoughtful, polite and kind to one another. For example, they give praise

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The provision is good

to their friends painting and say that their 'masterpiece is fabulous'. Children behave very well. n The childminder effectively supports children's emotional well-being and is responsive to their individual needs. Children benefit from positive attachments with the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although the childminder has secure working partnerships with parents, she does not gather precise information from them about their children's abilities from the start. n There are fewer opportunities for children to learn about different cultures and faiths beyond their own.

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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 build on ways to gather more detailed information from parents about their children's capabilities so that their starting points in learning can be collaboratively identified on entry n provide children with more opportunities to learn about a range of cultures and beliefs beyond their own.

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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 to 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 childminder is qualified, experienced and passionate about her role. She uses self- reflection to help her to continually enhance her practice and knowledge. For example, the childminder plans to attend a course about using signs and actions to support spoken language. She considers ways to enhance children's language skills further. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder completes relevant child protection training. She has a good knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows what to do in the event of an allegation against her or other household members. The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children who may be at risk from harmful situations.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's progress effectively. She plans for children's individual learning needs and interests. All children remain motivated and engaged in creative activities for very long periods. They dip small rollers into paint and enjoy making marks. Children use tools with increasing control and name colours. They develop essential muscles in their fingers to support their early writing skills. The childminder makes good use of opportunities that arise to support children's mathematical understanding. For instance, children count their healthy pieces of apple at snack time.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's personal and emotional development very well. Children show good levels of confidence, self-esteem and self-awareness. They play very well with their friends and demonstrate respect for each other. Children enjoy being helpful and work together to tidy their toys away when they have finished their play. They develop valuable social skills they will need for their move on to school. The childminder supports children to do things for themselves. For example, children put on their shoes for outdoor play and use the slide independently. They run around the garden safely negotiating space and can kick a ball. Children have daily opportunities to practise their moving and handling skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy play with small-world toys. They fit shapes into space and use the language of size as they successfully build their long train track. Children name the yellow Lamborghini, demonstrating their own interests. They link sounds to letters they represent and match them to familiar words, such as S for snake. Children look through rolled up paper and explain that it is a telescope. They model pretending an object is something else. Children gain skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 300596 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 10065761 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 8 Date of previous inspection 7 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Sheffield. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Registers

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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