Childminder in Sheffield

Inspection date 10 January 2019 Previous inspection date 22 July 2014

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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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This provision is good

n The childminder regularly monitors children's learning and the progress they make. She uses this information to help her plan activities that challenge children to learn. This contributes towards the good progress that children make. n The childminder shares key information with parents. This helps to support children's learning between the home and the childminder's setting. n The childminder has a caring and friendly nature, and children are happy in the setting. They develop good relationships with the childminder and her co-childminder. This helps children to feel emotionally secure and settled. n The childminder helps children to develop their communication and language skills well. For example, she speaks slowly and uses words in simple sentences to help young children understand what she means. n An effective range of written policies and procedures is implemented successfully to help ensure children are well protected.

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This provision is good

n Overall, the childminder has not developed effective partnerships with other settings that children attend, to share information to promote continuity in children's learning and development. n The childminder has not considered further ways to enhance her programme of continuous professional development. n Occasionally, children's learning and concentration are disrupted due to background noise.

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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 enhance the partnerships with other settings that children attend to support a more shared approach to children's ongoing learning and progress n explore additional professional development opportunities to help raise the quality of teaching and children's learning to an even higher level n improve opportunities for children to concentrate more deeply as they play and learn.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her co-childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as children's assessment records, policies and procedures, and evidence of qualifications and suitability of household members. n The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children and undertook a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector discussed self-evaluation and how the views of parents and children are included to drive improvement.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has implemented effective safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures. She has recently attended safeguarding training to ensure that she is aware of current issues which may affect children. The childminder knows what action to take should she have a concern about a child's welfare. Together with her co-childminder, she evaluates the service they offer. They ask parents for feedback to help them implement improvement plans. The childminder has made good links with a local school. This contributes towards preparing children for their future move on to formal education.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively supports children's mathematical development. For instance, she supports children well to count, and helps them to notice the difference between 'full' and 'empty'. Children have opportunities to make marks using different materials, such as paints. The childminder plans interesting activities which help to maintain children's focus and attention. For example, children dig in compost and search for different objects, such as pine cones and shells. The childminder makes good use of questions to promote older children's thinking skills. She praises and encourages children to persevere, which helps to promote their self-esteem and confidence. Children gain a good knowledge and understanding of diversity through a range of activities and discussions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder supports the development of children's self-care. For example, children are encouraged to wash their hands before they handle food. Children benefit from fresh air and exercise daily. They regularly go on outings in the local community. The childminder encourages parents to provide healthy lunches and snacks. This helps to promote children's good health. Children are well behaved and independent. They learn to complete simple tasks independently, such as clearing away after they have finished their lunch.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points in learning and are motivated during activities. They play cooperatively and build strong relationships with their peers. Children enjoy listening to music. They copy the childminder as she carries out simple actions to songs. This helps to develop children's physical skills. Children are well prepared for future transitions, such as their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY303831 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 10069726 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 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 26 Date of previous inspection 22 July 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004. She operates from the home of her mother, who is a co-childminder, in Sheffield. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded education for two-, three- and four- year-old children.

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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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