Childminder in Sheffield

Childminder report 42 Beechwood Road, SHEFFIELD S6 4LP

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Inspection date 18 October 2018 Previous inspection date 19 January 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 is caring and nurturing, and knows the children in her care exceptionally well. As a result, they are settled and show high levels of involvement and emotional well-being. n The childminder is a good role model, teaching children to be kind and caring towards one another and helping them to build strong friendships. n The childminder has good relationships with parents. She provides them with daily feedback and involves them in their children's learning and development. The childminder also works closely with other agencies to support children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn and develop. She provides a range of stimulating learning opportunities, ensuring children are making good progress across all areas of learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to help children to think critically and to solve problems for themselves. n The resources provided for children do not reflect diversity as fully as possible, to support them to learn about cultures, similarities and differences.

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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 increase opportunities for children to think critically and solve problems for themselves to further extend their learning n develop the use of resources to reflect diversity and further support children's understanding of cultures, similarities and differences.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed all areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and the children, and considered the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at samples of children's learning files and records, along with a range of other documentation. n The inspector and the childminder jointly evaluated an activity together. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she keeps the children safe in her care.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to keep the children safe. She completes detailed risk assessments of her premises and the wider environment used by the children. The childminder is aware of the signs which might indicate a child is at risk of harm and knows how to deal with any concerns she may have about a child's welfare. The childminder reflects on her practice and seeks the views of parents and children to make improvements to the setting. For example, following consultations with children the childminder has decided to keep the pond in the garden. She makes good use of online information, childcare organisations and other childminders to refresh her knowledge and share ideas to help improve her teaching. The childminder has a good understanding of how children develop. She uses observations of children as they play to find out what they can already do, and identify any areas where they may need support.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has formed strong bonds with all children who attend the setting. She supports them to progress across all areas of learning in a fun and stimulating way. The childminder provides an environment where children are encouraged to explore and investigate. She supports children's interests as she follows their lead during play experiences, responding to children in a playful and energetic way. For example, when playing imaginatively with the animals the childminder playfully protects the animals from a pretend monster created by one of the children. The childminder supports children's social and communication skills particularly well. For instance, when singing 'Old McDonald had a farm', children take it in turns to point out the animals they would like to include on the farm.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment where children can explore and express themselves. Children appear to be happy and engaged, demonstrating an eagerness to learn. They listen to the childminder and each other and are very well behaved. Children are considerate of one another and enjoy carrying out tasks to help the childminder. They help by holding nappies and cream and pass them to her when requested. The childminder supports children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle. For instance, children have daily opportunities to be physically active, access fresh air and are provided with healthy snacks. The childminder also promotes hygiene practices, such as hand washing.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are supported well in their development, especially children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. Children are working comfortably within the range of development expected for their age. They develop the skills needed for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY395832 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 10060215 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 19 January 2015

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The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in the Hillsborough area of Sheffield. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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