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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children develop high levels of confidence with the dedicated, well-qualified childminder. They enjoy the time they spend with other minded children and make suggestions to each other about their play. For example, children decide they would like to set up a tent. The childminder gathers the appropriate resources for this and they play together behind the sofa. The childminder implements a well- thought-out curriculum, with activities that support children's learning well. She provides a wide range of toys and equipment in various parts of her home that have clear learning intentions behind them. This is illustrated when the childminder provides stickers for children to use for a creative activity and supports children to count them.

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The provision is good

Children behave exceptionally well in the childminder's home. Clear boundaries and expectations are in place. For instance, children know they must not play in the outside area in front of the house. They know to come straight through the side door into the kitchen after playing in the back garden. Children are clearly used to daily routines. They demonstrate this by washing their hands thoroughly before they eat their lunch. The childminder explains the reason children need to complete this task, which helps to develop their understanding of good hygiene routines.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has an in-depth knowledge of what children know and can do. She makes detailed observations of children as they play and tracks the progress they make over time. The childminder uses this information well to plan activities that help children develop the skills they need to learn next. For example, she is currently supporting older children to hear and say the sounds in words, to support their literacy skills. n Children are supported very well to develop the key skills they need in readiness for school. For instance, the childminder helps to run a group at a local school with other local childminders. Together, they help children develop skills, such as dressing independently and beginning to hear the initial sounds in words, when they are developmentally ready for these stages. Children benefit from spending time in the Reception class, preparing them well for the transition when the time

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need to do better?

comes. n Children concentrate extremely well and persevere with tasks. They demonstrate this when they prepare their flowerpot to make a Mother's Day gift. They use their fingers to carefully peel the stickers and place them with care on the pot. Children engage in conversation with the childminder, telling her they will find 'snowdrops' to place inside. n The childminder provides excellent opportunities for children to develop their early reading skills. She sits beside them on the sofa and they look at rhymes

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need to do better?

12 March 2020 and stories together. Children are highly knowledgeable and confidently say the childminder is reading a 'tongue twister' and try to say it themselves. Children listen intently and respond appropriately to questions the childminder asks about the stories they are reading. n Overall, self-evaluation is effective. The childminder acknowledges that her arrangements for reviewing her practice could be strengthened. She accepts that she needs to reflect upon and evaluate a wider range of resources in her home to support children's learning needs to an even higher level. n The childminder is highly committed to extending her professional knowledge and skills to support children's achievements. For example, she recently accessed a course focusing on developing children's speech and language skills. She uses the information gained expertly to inform parents of how children develop these skills to support their understanding of how they learn. Parents

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need to do better?

are highly complimentary about the service provided for their children. Written comments provided for inspection include, 'She is very conscientious about her role of nurturing children and offering professional early education and childcare in her home.'

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She has information, such as flow charts and contact details, to share any concerns she may have about a child's welfare. The childminder talks confidently about possible signs or symptoms of abuse. She is very familiar with aspects of safeguarding, such as children being exposed to extreme views or behaviours. She has high regard for the 'Prevent' duty guidance and talks about how she would share any concerns of this nature.

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should:

n use self-evaluation even more effectively to create a high-quality learning environment that fully supports the delivery of the curriculum.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY394197 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 10117474 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 31 July 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Sheffield. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she organises her provision and her aims and rationale for the curriculum. 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 a number of 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 spoke to parents and took account of their views through written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

12 March 2020 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

12 March 2020 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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