Childminder in Sheffield

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children are extremely well settled in the childminder's care. Their well-being is a high priority. The childminder and her assistant have an extremely nurturing approach and have high expectations for all children in their care. Children thrive in this homely atmosphere. They feel at ease and are happy as they explore and play at their own pace. Children are highly motivated and eager to learn through play and enjoy the exciting activities provided. They make choices from an excellent range of resources. Children relish making cards. They add stamps and post them in the letter box to their loved ones.

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The provision is outstanding

Children's behaviour is excellent. They are polite, well mannered and considerate of each other. When minor squabbles occur, the childminder and her assistant encourage children to find a solution before intervening. This prepares children socially for their future learning. Children are provided with extensive opportunities for fresh air and exercise. They delight in exploring the bird sanctuary and going on trips to the museum. Children learn about the differences in people. They take part in delivering food to a homeless charity. Children recall visiting a dog charity to find out how animals can help children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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n Children are very confident and have an extremely positive attitude to learning as they enjoy the exploration of early mathematics. Young children compare numbers in the setting to the ones on their new watches. They talk of the sequence and shape of the numerals. Children's love of books is obvious. They concentrate avidly as they are told a story animatedly by the assistant. Children enjoy joining in, pointing to pictures and communicating their pleasure using sign language. n The childminder and her assistant extend children's language and communication skills continually. They ask them about what they are doing during their play and encourage them to think and solve problems. Children talk about the 'fires' they are building. They work as a team to design a sleigh for Santa from chairs and wooden materials. They collect boxes to go in his sack, and make sure they have enough reindeers to pull the sleigh.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is rigorous in her monitoring of children's development. She uses in-depth tracking to identify potential gaps in learning and swiftly close them. This supports children to make extremely good progress from their starting points. n The childminder and her assistant are passionate about their work with children. They use detailed self-evaluation effectively to prioritise continuous improvement to help raise the quality of the provision to the highest level. For

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19 December 2019 example, they develop and improve the different areas within the setting, based upon the curriculum and what children's interests are. n The childminder has excellent relationships with parents. Every effort is made to involve them in their children's achievements and their next steps in learning. Parents like the daily take-home books, termly meetings and the regular newsletter informing them of activities they can do with their children at home. n The childminder and her assistant ensure that children leave their setting with the key skills they need for school. They gather detailed information from parents about what their children can already do when they first start. They skilfully use this information, along with observations and assessments, to identify where children are initially working. Planning is based upon the individual child's interests and learning needs. n The childminder and her assistant understand the importance of taking part in

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professional development. The childminder carries out supervision meetings with her assistant. She shares the outcome and learning objectives set at these meetings with parents so they are all aware of the focus of improvements being made. n The childminder and her assistant meet the individual needs of children superbly. Children independently attend to their self-care needs extremely well for their age. They enjoy choosing and cutting their own fruits at snack time. When they have finished, they clear their plates without prompting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have an excellent knowledge of the procedures that enable them to protect children from harm. They are highly conscientious about children's safety and welfare. For example, the childminder attends strategy meetings at the local school to support parents. Furthermore, she has researched several different areas of child protection so she can support children thoroughly. Parents state they feel very well supported by the childminder and her assistant, especially at times of crisis for families.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478475 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 10076047 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 to 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 19 Date of previous inspection 25 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Sheffield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and childminder completed a learning walk across all areas of the setting to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and her assistant. 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 discussions.

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Inspection activities

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 December 2019 19 December 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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