Childminder in Sheffield

Inspection date 17 July 2019 Previous inspection date 19 May 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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This provision is good

n The childminder is kind, caring and warm. She has established close bonds with children in her care and knows them very well. Children are confident and self-assured individuals who enjoy their time with the childminder. n The childminder regularly observes children as they play and effectively assesses their individual development. She uses this information well to plan enjoyable activities and experiences that help children to make good progress in their learning. n Children learn about different people and communities beyond their own experiences and what makes them similar to and different from others. The childminder plans a range of learning opportunities to help children to understand about different cultures, festivals and celebrations. n The childminder forms secure and effective partnerships with parents and there is a good exchange of information. This helps to promote continuity of care and learning

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This provision is good

between home and the setting. n Good links have been established with the local school and other settings children attend. This helps to make sure children's transitions into school are smooth and promotes consistency in children's care and learning. n Occasionally, the childminder does not maximise opportunities to encourage children to think for themselves, solve problems and extend and develop their own ideas 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 recognise when children need more time to think for themselves, solve problems and extend their own ideas and learning further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home used by children. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at a range of children's records, policies and procedures, and suitability records. n The inspector spoke with children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to a parent and looked at a range of written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures. She understands her role and knows who to contact to raise concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder assesses all areas of her home and garden to ensure children remain safe. She has well-written policies and procedures in place that reflect her ethos of care. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date and regularly shares activity ideas with other childminders in groups she attends. The childminder works alongside a co-childminder and together they evaluate the setting and decide on any enhancements to improve outcomes for children. The childminder seeks regular feedback form parents about the setting. Parents are very complimentary about the service that the childminder provides. They appreciate the care and attention that the childminder gives their children and praise the high-quality activities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows how children develop and supports children to learn as they play. She observes children regularly and monitors their development closely. This ensures children are making progress and helps to identify any gaps in children's learning. The childminder provides a variety of engaging activities that support all children to achieve. These are based around children's interests and styles of learning. For example, children enjoy playing in water outside. Older children observe the water as it flows along different tubes and pipes. Younger children enjoy the sensory experience of splashing. The childminder supports children's communication and language development extremely well. She models clear language and key words to children. She provides commentary while they play and introduces new words to extend their vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very settled and feel comfortable in the childminder's home. She provides good levels of care and meets children's emotional and physical needs well. Children learn about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. They have plenty of opportunities to be active and enjoy their time outside. They develop their physical skills as they catch and throw balls through different-sized hoops in the garden. Children are well behaved and are aware of the rules and boundaries in place. The childminder effectively supports younger children to manage their feelings, share resources and take turns. Children are confident and independent. They are encouraged to choose where to play and select their own resources from the wide range available. Older children enjoy the responsibility of carrying out tasks, such as helping to prepare fruit at snack time.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy, confident and motivated to learn. They are developing the skills needed for their future learning and their eventual move onto nursery or school. Children gain confidence, form friendships and demonstrate good communication skills. They enjoy plenty of opportunities to practise their early literacy skills and develop their hand- to-eye coordination. For instance, children use large chalks to draw outside, mould play dough and practise writing their name.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY392669 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 10071207 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 32 Date of previous inspection 19 May 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009. She works alongside a co-childminder. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds a relevant level 3 qualification.

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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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