Naylor, Jessica Elizabeth

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children thrive in the childminder's friendly and stimulating care. They enjoy the warm welcome that they receive from the childminder. Children respond well to the childminder's smiles and cuddles throughout the day. They settle smoothly and quickly into the childminder's care and build strong bonds with her. Children respond well to the childminder's high expectations for them and strive to do their best. They are confident, happy and independent. For example, children learn to choose their own toys from the childminder's wide selection, organise their own games and tidy away afterwards. They develop a love of books, sing nursery rhymes and share stories on weekly library visits.

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The provision is good

Children are safe and well cared for. Babies enjoy safely toddling around the room. They develop balance and control when exploring the exciting outdoor space. Children learn to handle scissors and simple knives with care and accuracy as they cut fruit or create dramatic firework collages. They listen well to the childminder's instructions and older children help younger children to follow them promptly. Children are polite and well behaved. They are kind to each other. For example, they swap places at the table to make it easier for their friends to reach what they need. Children help to take good care of the childminder's pets and know the importance of washing their hands regularly.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a well-planned and homely environment, where children make good progress. She knows children extremely well from detailed discussions with parents and her own observations. She considers children's starting points in learning and helps them progressively build on them. For example, she enhances children's knowledge of the colours red, blue and yellow. The childminder helps them to identify and mix the myriad of colours in autumn leaves or in firework flashes. n Overall, the childminder promotes children's communication skills well. She constantly talks to children in an engaging and gentle manner. As children play, the childminder takes many opportunities to extend their vocabulary. For example, she introduces children to the word 'spatula' when they play in the pretend kitchen. The childminder talks about 'transforming' shapes when children play with construction materials. Very occasionally, however, she lets

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more talkative children dominate conversations, and misses extending the language of quieter or younger children. n The childminder is rigorous in ensuring that all children in her care achieve well. She identifies any gaps in children's learning and development at an early stage. The childminder works with other settings that children attend, and with other professionals, such as speech therapists, to support their progress.

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need to do better?

8 November 2021 n The childminder is very aware of the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children's social and personal skills. She works with parents to ensure that children have familiar toys and activities when they first start and have a chance to get to know her. Throughout the pandemic, the childminder has kept in touch with families, and shared ideas and resources for children to complete at home. n The childminder is an excellent role model. She encourages children to use good manners and behave well. She constantly uses please and thank you in all her interactions with children and helps them do the same. The childminder helps children to understand and manage their own behaviour. n Children's develop their physical skills well. They develop the ability to handle small objects. For example, they pick bark chippings up and place them in toy dumper trucks or sort fragile leaves by colour and size. The childminder

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encourages children's awareness of good health and hygiene. She helps children to wash their hands frequently and thoroughly with repeated phrases and a bubble-making competition. Children learn about oral health through stories and role-play activities. The childminder works closely with parents to support children's toilet training. n The childminder is ambitious for children to succeed and carefully reflects on her work. She regularly meets with other childminders to discuss their practice and share ideas. The childminder takes part in a wide range of training opportunities to build on her skills. n Parents highly recommend the childminder. They welcome her frequent and detailed communication with them and the good advice that she provides. Above all, they appreciate how much their children enjoy each day they spend with her.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children from harm. She knows how to keep them safe. The childminder knows the signs when a child is at risk and knows who to contact, should she need to report any concerns. She also knows who to contact if there is a safeguarding allegation made against her or a member of her household. The childminder carries out regular checks of her home and garden, to help provide a safe environment for children.

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should:

n enhance knowledge of how to plan opportunities to interact with all children during activities to fully challenge and support them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY563505 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 10191075 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 15 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in the Beighton area of Sheffield, South Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of education and discussed the childminder's teaching practice. n The childminder spoke to the inspector at convenient times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documents, including policies and procedures. n Parents sent letters which the inspector reviewed in order to obtain their views on the service that the childminder provides. He also spoke with one parent. n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home and garden that children use.

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Inspection activities

8 November 2021 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

8 November 2021 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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