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 communicates with parents regularly about their children's experiences and progress. For example, she uses daily diaries and shares children's learning records to keep parents informed. This positively complements continuity of children's care. n The childminder uses observations and assessments of children's learning effectively to plan interesting activities based around children's interests. She has a good knowledge about what children can do and what they need to learn next. Children make good progress in their learning. n Children benefit from being physically active and spending time in the fresh air. For example, they enjoy playing outside, and going on walks and visits to local parks. n Children have developed warm and trusting relationships with the childminder and her co-childminder. They regularly climb onto the childminder's lap for a reassuring and comforting cuddle. n The childminder provides children with praise and encouragement. This contributes

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This provision is good

towards children's good behaviour. n Partnerships with other settings that some children attend are not fully established to share detailed information about children's progress and learning. n The childminder has not yet fully explored ways to enhance her professional development further to extend her knowledge to a higher level. n Background noise occasionally distracts children from their concentration and learning.

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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 strengthen the already good links with other settings that children attend and share more detailed information to provide continuity in children's learning n undertake professional development opportunities that increase the potential to raise the quality of teaching to an exceptional standard n maximise opportunities for children to concentrate more deeply during their learning.

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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 with 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 and her co-childminder have a clear understanding of safeguarding procedures. They know what to do should they have any concerns about a child's or an adult's welfare. The childminder attends mandatory training, such as first aid, to keep up to date with changes in the guidance. She is confident in assessing her own provision to identify areas for future development. Parents share their views about the setting verbally. The childminder implements comprehensive policies and procedures. This helps her maintain a safe and secure environment for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder talks to children as they play, supporting their communication and languages skills well. For example, she introduces and repeats new words, such as 'squishy'. Children explore independently from the good range of resources that are on offer. They enjoy taking part in role-play activities. This is demonstrated when children play with toy vehicles and build tracks for their trains. Children problem solve as they fix pieces of the track together. Children's knowledge and understanding of the natural world is supported effectively. For instance, they help to feed birds and squirrels in the childminder's garden.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are emotionally secure and confidently move around the childminder's home. The childminder supports children to develop their independence skills. For example, children put on their own coats ready for outdoor play. Older children help to tidy away planned activities. The childminder respectfully meets children's personal care needs. For instance, she swiftly changes babies' nappies when necessary. The good hygiene routines that the childminder promotes helps children to learn about keeping themselves healthy. Children are considerate towards one another. They share and take turns with the resources they use in their play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are curious and motivated learners. As older children paint, they talk about the colours of the paint and use their imaginations to make creative pictures. Children explore technology resources. For example, they use electronic toys and enjoy listening to different sounds. Children recognise and use numbers in their play. This helps to support children's mathematical skills. Children are competent learners who acquire the skills needed for the next stage of their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY303823 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 10069725 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 and lives in Sheffield. She works with her daughter, who is a co-childminder. The childminder operates all year round from 6.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early 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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Registers

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