Childminder in Sheffield

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

The childminder helps children to have the knowledge and skills they will need to be ready for school. For example, she provides lots of opportunities for children to make independent choices and to develop strength in their fingers and hands ready for early writing. The childminder introduces words such as 'collage' and explains to children how they can use all the resources available to them until they are happy with their piece of art. Children pick up stickers between their finger and thumb and place them on the large sheet of paper. They use pens and crayons to make marks, and use glue and spreaders to stick items to their design. When children decide to finish their creative play, the childminder encourages them to write the first letter of their name on their picture. Children benefit from meaningful learning that supports their development well.

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The provision is good

The childminder is a good role model. She makes children aware of behavioural expectations in her home and when on outings. Children are happy, confident and polite, and they cooperate well with their friends. They have a positive relationship with the childminder and show how they feel safe in her care.

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need to do better?

n Children show how they can use their imagination. They dress up as pirates and wear available resources such as hats and eye patches to support their role play. Children listen to their friends' ideas and show their number skills as they confidently count from one to 10. They demonstrate their social development and take turns to hide and seek the 'treasure'. n The childminder attends mandatory training, such as child protection and first aid, to help her protect children's welfare and well-being. However, she does not focus sharply enough on targeting her professional development to improve her good-quality teaching skills further. n The childminder works effectively with parents and other professionals, such as speech and language therapists. She supports children to link letters to the sounds they represent and to blend these together to make words. The childminder enhances children's early communication and language development

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well. n The childminder provides a nutritious diet. Children talk about their 'rainbow plate' and how they 'eat in colour'. They enjoy a range of fruit and vegetable options that support healthy food choices. n Children enjoy a good range of exercise both inside and outdoors. They visit local playgroups, farms and parks. Children look at photographs with visitors and recall their outings, such as when they made dens and searched for pumpkins in the wood. The childminder recognises the benefits that these experiences can offer children's social and physical development.

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26 November 2019 n The childminder knows children's learning styles well and gives them plenty of opportunities to play, explore and to be active learners. However, during adult- led activities, she does not fully consider how she can challenge children's ideas and thinking skills further. n Children enjoy, listen attentively and respond to familiar stories, rhymes and songs. The childminder pauses at appropriate times to allow children to finish the sentence she is reading and fill in missing words. Children sing songs, use actions and play musical instruments. The childminder supports children's literacy development well. n The childminder encourages parents to share their knowledge of their children's interests and learning at home. She uses this information well to complement and support children's development from the start. Parents write very complimentary words about the childminder, such as how her home is

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'welcoming'. They are impressed with the array of facilities and learning she offers their children. n The childminder shares information with other settings children attend. She supports children's continuity of learning well. n The childminder promotes children's understanding of different cultures, similarities and differences. For example, children learn about festivals such as Diwali and Chinese New Year. They taste different types of food and have a go at eating with chopsticks.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes relevant child protection training. She is aware of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse, such as unexplained bruising and the deterioration in a child's general well-being. The childminder has a good knowledge of current legislation and wider issues surrounding child protection. She knows the local safeguarding reporting procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child in her care. The childminder follows good practice for the use of mobile phones and cameras and to keep children safe from the possible risks they may face from online technology. Children play and learn in a safe environment.

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should:

n focus more precisely on targeting professional development opportunities to help raise the already good teaching skills to an outstanding level n increase opportunities to check children's ideas and extend their thinking skills during adult-led activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 300147 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 10065751 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 to 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 30 November 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1990. She lives in the Fulwood area of Sheffield. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an early years qualification at level 2.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held several discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and discussed with the childminder how she implements the educational programmes for children.

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Inspection activities

26 November 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

26 November 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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