Childminder in Sheffield

Inspection date 4 February 2019 Previous inspection date 23 September 2014

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how children develop and learn. She knows how to use information gained from observations to track children's progress and plan activities which focus on their next steps in learning. n The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe from harm. She knows the procedures to follow in the event of any concerns about a child's welfare. She understands the need to ensure children are provided with a safe and secure environment. n The childminder knows how she will promote healthy lifestyles with the children through healthy food choices and opportunities for physical activities both inside and outdoors. n The childminder has procedures to reflect on the quality of her practice and how to maintain her professional development through, for example, training and liaison with other childminders. n The childminder understands how to support children's positive behaviour, including

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teaching children right from wrong. She knows how to help children to learn to share and take turns. She understands how to plan activities to help children to settle smoothly into her care and develop their confidence. n The childminder understands the value of developing positive relationships with parents and other education and care professionals to ensure a collaborative approach is adopted to support children's learning and development.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration. Inspection activities n The inspector held discussions with the childminder regarding her policies and procedures and how she intends to meet the early years foundation stage requirements. n The inspector discussed the welfare and safety requirements and reviewed risk assessments and suitability checks for the household. n The inspector carried out a tour of the premises and discussed the equipment and toys

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she intends to use. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the education programmes, including how she intends to observe children and assess their development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY279014 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 10083410 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 4 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 23 September 2014

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The childminder registered in 2004. She operates all year round between 7am and 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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