Childminder in Sheffield

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not have a suitable understanding of the required ratios. This means there are periods when there are not enough staff to meet children's needs and keep them safe. The childminder does not record all medicines administered to children. She does not obtain written permission from parents for each medicine she administers. The childminder does not ensure that required records are available to view. A lack of induction for new staff means they do not have a suitable understanding of their safeguarding roles and responsibilities.

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The provision is inadequate

Children do, however, demonstrate they feel safe in the setting. They are happy and confident. They enjoy activities that spark their interest and curiosity, such as finding objects that match. Children listen intently to stories, such as 'We're going on a bear hunt', and are excited to find out what happens next. Children begin to solve problems. For example, they work out a solution when one of their play figures does not fit into the toy windmill. Successful partnerships with parents promote the sharing of information about children's learning and development.

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The provision is inadequate

Children behave well and begin to understand the effect their actions have on others. They play cooperatively and learn to resolve disputes amicably. Children have good social skills and build secure friendships.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not have a suitable understanding of the required ratios. On the day of the inspection, she had seven children under five years old in her sole care at the start of the day. This means there are times when there are not enough staff to manage children's needs, or to safely manage an emergency situation. n The childminder completes appropriate risk assessments to identify and minimise hazards to children in the physical environment. She changes children's nappies regularly and provides hygienic facilities. Good handwashing routines are embedded and children's growing independence in personal care routines is supported well. This helps to prepare them for the move to school. n Children have free access to the indoor and outdoor areas. They move freely between them, making choices about their play. The setting is well resourced, providing a flexible space with toys and equipment that children can move and

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use for role play. Children thoroughly enjoy re-enacting their own first-hand experiences, such as using small-world toys to act out going to the park. n The childminder and her staff help children to develop a sense of right and wrong. They teach children to be polite, respectful and tolerant. Children listen well and respond positively to adults and each other. They are motivated and keen to learn.

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19 September 2019 n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She plans her curriculum effectively, considering their next steps and interests. The childminder supports her staff to develop their teaching practice. She models good practice and helps them to understand when children might need help to complete tasks. n The childminder ensures next steps are appropriate to children's age and stage of development. Activities challenge children's knowledge and encourage them to build on what they already know and can do. Children make good progress from their starting points and gaps in learning narrow quickly. For instance, children are beginning to explore more complex shapes, such as pentagons and hexagons. n The childminder promotes children's language skills well. She models new words, such as 'hippopotamus', 'chimpanzee', and 'rhinoceros', to extend their vocabulary. The childminder asks children relevant questions to promote their

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thinking. For example, she asks them where different kinds of bears live, such as polar bears living on ice. n The childminder finds out a range of words in children's home languages. These are used well alongside English in her everyday practice, such as saying 'good morning', singing songs and counting. This helps children to quickly grasp language and communication skills. n The childminder refers parents to early help services if children are not making expected progress. She keeps parents well informed about their children's progress. She gives them lots of support to continue learning at home, such as helping children to learn the letters of the alphabet.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has not completed a suitable induction with new staff, or shared policies and procedures with them. They can identify the signs that indicate a child might be at risk from harm. However, they do not know the procedures to follow if an allegation is made, or if concerns about a child are not followed up. The childminder does not keep records of suitability checks for staff working on the premises, including Disclosure and Barring Service checks. She does not keep records of their training, such as first aid. She does not record all medicines administered to children or obtain written permission from parents for each medicine she administers. This puts children at risk of harm.

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Due date

19 September 2019 improve knowledge of the staff:child ratio requirements and ensure ratios are maintained at all times, making sure there are enough staff to meet the needs of children and to keep them safe in the event of an emergency 03/10/2019

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Due date

ensure all staff receive a suitable induction so that they understand the safeguarding policies and procedures, particularly what to do if an allegation is made against the childminder, or if they have concerns about a child that are not followed up 03/10/2019

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Due date

keep a written record each time a medicine is administered to a child, and inform the child's parents and/or carers on the same day, or as soon as reasonably practicable 03/10/2019

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Due date

make sure medicines, both prescription and non-prescription, are only administered to a child where written permission for that particular medicine has been obtained from the child's parents and/or carers 03/10/2019

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Due date

ensure records are accessible and available to view, including Disclosure and Barring Service checks and records of qualifications and training for all staff working on the premises. 03/10/2019

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Setting details

Unique reference number 300647 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 10124263 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 to 9 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 20 Date of previous inspection 21 July 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Waterthorpe on the outskirts of Sheffield. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 3 and has several assistants who work with her. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This inspection was carried out following the risk assessment process. The childminder explained to the inspector how she organises her provision and promotes children's learning. n The inspector observed interactions between adults and children, and the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors. She assessed the impact these have on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to staff about children's learning and completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n A range of documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household were reviewed. n Children held conversations with the inspector throughout the inspection and the inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

19 September 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

19 September 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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