Edwards, Michaela

Inspection date 2 May 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 is kind, considerate and friendly. She provides children with a safe, supportive and homely environment, where they learn through enjoyable and exciting activities. n The childminder has developed good relationships with parents. She keeps them informed about what their children have enjoyed doing. She regularly shares their children's learning files with them and offers advice about how their development can be supported at home. n The childminder takes time to get to know each child and their unique personality. She adapts and reshapes activities following children's lead to help them to progress well. n The childminder is very positive and supports children's individual needs well. During a sensory activity, she encourages older children to count, match and sort the frogs they have found, as younger children enjoy the sensory experience of water beads. n The childminder provides a range of healthy food for children, including fresh fruit,

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This provision is good

vegetables and home-cooked meals. Mealtimes are a social occasion, where children happily talk about their favourite foods and reflect on what they have been doing during the day. n Children learn about similarities and differences beyond their own immediate experiences. The childminder's detailed planning allows children to learn about different cultures, celebrations and places around the world. For example, children explore Australia Day and learn about the country. n On occasions, the childminder does not always consider background noise levels and the impact this has on children's listening and attention skills.

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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 support children consistently to develop their listening and attention skills to help them to focus and concentrate even more during their play.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke with children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussions and written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows what signs and symptoms might indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows what procedures to follow and who to contact if she has any concerns about a child's well-being. The childminder keeps children in her care safe. She completes detailed risk assessments and implements robust policies and procedures which she regularly updates. The childminder reflects on her practice and seeks the views of parents and children. She is keen to begin using online learning files but will ask for parents' thoughts before moving forward with this idea. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date. She completes regular training and is constantly developing her skills further. For example, the childminder is undertaking a level 3 early years educator training course.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder has a deep understanding of how children learn and develop. She knows how to broaden children's knowledge and skills. The childminder plays alongside children, extending their thinking through skilful questioning and prompting. For example, when playing with farm animals, she supports children's understanding of families and the names used for different animal babies, such as 'calf', 'piglet' and 'foal'. The childminder completes regular and accurate assessments of what children can do. She carefully observes children during their play and plans a range of stimulating activities to support their next steps in learning. She evaluates activities and identifies possible lines of development to enhance children's interests and thinking further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well behaved. They take turns and share resources with each other. They display exceptional manners as they say 'please' and 'thank you' at mealtimes without prompting. Children are independent and self-assured. They choose what they would like to play with from the wide range of resources on offer. Children enjoy the responsibility of helping the childminder as they cut their own fruit at snack time. They have opportunities to be active, enjoy the outdoor environment and learn about being healthy and managing their own risks. For example, children competently negotiate the steps leading from the childminder's home to the outdoor area.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They enjoy their time with the childminder. They are happy and display high levels of self-esteem, confidence and emotional well-being. Children delight in looking at books with the childminder. They join in with familiar words and phrases, and develop a strong set of skills and knowledge in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546280 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 10100708 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 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, and from 7am to 5pm on Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. 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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