Childminder in Sheffield

Inspection date 19 November 2018 Previous inspection date 21 April 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 a daily exchange of information regarding children's ongoing care and well-being with parents. Parents are complimentary about the childminder and the service that she provides. n The childminder makes good use of knowledge and skills gained through training to develop her practice and improve outcomes for children. n The childminder observes children as they play and completes accurate assessments of their learning. She uses this information to plan activities that help them make good progress in their development. n The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment, where children are settled and happy. Children build strong attachments to the childminder and to each other. n Children regularly attend local groups in the community, where they learn to socialise in preparation for their eventual move on to nursery or school. n Children's physical development is well supported and they benefit from exercise and

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The provision is good

fresh air when they visit local places of interest, including parks and woodland areas.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although the childminder establishes positive relationships with parents, she does not gather detailed information about children's achievements at home, to inform planning of activities and experiences from the outset. n Occasionally, the childminder overlooks opportunities for children to extend and build on their independence skills 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 gather more information from parents about what children already know and can do when they first start, to inform initial planning n make full use of everyday routines and opportunities to help develop children's independence skills further.

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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 and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household. n The inspector took into account the views of parents from written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to identify and report any concerns about the welfare of children in her care. The childminder works with an assistant. She monitors the assistant's practice and ensures that her knowledge and skills are up to date and in line with requirements. For example, the assistant has completed first-aid training. The childminder checks the environment on a daily basis to make sure it remains a safe place for children to play. The childminder meets with other childminders to share good practice and gather new ideas. She reflects on her practice to identify areas for improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified and experienced childminder uses her knowledge effectively to teach and engage children in activities. She gets down to children's level and skilfully intervenes to develop their learning further. For example, as young children use play dough, the childminder shows them how to press the dough flat with their hands. The childminder promotes children's language and communication skills well. She speaks clearly to children and links words to their actions. Children's literacy skills are fostered as they sit with the childminder matching finger puppet animals to the pictures in books. Children enjoy activities that help them develop their imagination and copy real-life experiences. For example, children show an understanding of how to be caring as they gently hold dolls in their arms.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children feel secure in this warm and nurturing environment. The childminder knows children's individual needs and personalities very well. For example, she acknowledges when children need a cuddle by picking them up and snuggling them in. Children are highly motivated to explore the resources on offer and are confident to follow their own interests. Young children behave very well. They show a good understanding of sharing and turn taking as they happily play together. The childminder is a good role model as she demonstrates to children how to show good manners. Children enthusiastically accept praise for their achievements. For example, they eagerly show the pictures they have drawn to adults and other children. Children learn to keep themselves healthy as the childminder reminds them to take regular drinks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They develop a range of skills that helps support their future learning. For example, the childminder encourages children's early mathematical skills as she counts with them when they play together. Children show high levels of self-assurance in social situations. For example, children invite visitors to the childminder's home to join in with their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY217150 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 10071195 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 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 18 Date of previous inspection 21 April 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Stocksbridge, Sheffield. She sometimes works with an assistant. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 4. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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