Childminder in Sheffield

Inspection date 23 August 2019 Previous inspection date 30 June 2014

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a sound understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues, and the procedures to follow if she has any concerns. She is clear of her responsibility to provide children with a safe and secure environment. n The childminder understands that teaching should support children's development and help prepare them for the next stages in their learning, such as school. n The childminder has a secure understanding of the early years foundation stage and how young children learn. She knows how to assess children, and plan activities that suit their individual interests and abilities. n The childminder explains how she will involve parents, for example, by providing ideas of what they can do at home to help children to build on what they already know. n The childminder is clear about how and when to complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years. n The childminder explains how she will gather information from parents about their

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This provision meets requirements

children's abilities before they start to help her to plan challenging learning opportunities for each child. n Children will be encouraged to understand how to keep themselves safe from potential risks, including when using the internet and social media. n Children will be encouraged to develop a positive attitude towards taking care of themselves and understand how they can do this, such as through exercise and healthy eating. n Children will be supported in their personal development to help them to become good citizens. They will be helped to develop the skills to manage their own feelings and behaviour and build good relationships with others. n The childminder recognises the importance of continuing to review her childminding provision to help her to develop her practice.

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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

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector spoke to the childminder about safeguarding and child protection. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about her understanding of the requirements and how she implements these in practice. n The inspector looked at some of the childminder's documentation, including suitability records, information for parents and training certificates. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about her understanding of how she would assess children's progress and plan for their future development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 300664 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 10103217 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 3 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 30 June 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Sheffield. She operates from Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. Sessions are from 7am to 9am and from 3pm to 6.30pm during term time and from 8am to 6pm during school 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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