Childminder, Out-of school day care in Sheffield

This provision meets requirements

The childminder provides a fun and creative curriculum that reflects the needs, ages and interests of the children in her care. She wants children to have a space where they can relax, play and learn after a busy day at school. Children select what they would like to play with, and know to tidy away when they have finished. Children play well together and happily join in with group activities. They enjoy participating in a wide selection of board games and show strong motivation, concentration and understanding of the rules.

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This provision meets requirements

Children develop good relationships with the childminder and other members of her family. They show that they feel safe and secure in the household. They share the pictures they create with members of the childminder's family, when they come in to see them. Children are praised for their achievements, helping to develop their self-esteem.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder follows appropriate hygiene routines and supports children to do the same. She has made some adaptations to her practice during the COVID–19 pandemic. For example, parents drop their children off at the side door instead of coming into the home, to limit the risk of infection. The childminder encourages children to wash their hands or use hand sanitiser on arrival.

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n Resources such as cards, tissue paper and collage pieces are available for children to explore. For example, they use these to stick onto cards for Mother's Day. Children concentrate well. Children also become deeply absorbed in painting activities. They confidently talk about what they are painting and what colours they are using. n The childminder introduces children to new learning to enhance their knowledge. For instance, she asks them which music they would like to listen to, while taking part in activities. Children choose to listen to music from a different decade. The music helps to create a happy environment. Children hum and sing along. n The childminder recognises her role in helping children to manage their feelings. For example, she encourages children to begin to recognise and to identify their emotions, as they make cards for their loved ones. She asks children what has made them feel happy and what they are thankful for. This helps children to

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vocalise their thoughts and feelings successfully. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents are complimentary about the service they and their children receive. Some of the written feedback from parents includes, 'We could not be happier or more impressed by the caring,

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25 February 2022 homely environment.' Parents state that they feel reassured by the 'professional service and increased health and hygiene procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic'. n The childminder develops excellent relationships with staff at schools that children attend. She plans a broad curriculum, which supports all areas of children's learning well. She plans activities to complement what they learn at school. Children consistently build on their existing knowledge and have lots of opportunities to practise new skills. n Children benefit from plenty of exercise and daily walks in the fresh air. The childminder teaches children about people and communities, to enhance their knowledge of the world around them. She takes them on visits to places of interest in the community, including local parks and to her allotment. The childminder regularly meets up with other childminders and the children in their

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care. This helps children to be sociable and friendly. They meet with other children and make friendships out of the setting. n Children develop good communication and language skills as they hold lots of discussions with the childminder. The childminder asks children questions, helping to build on the range of words they use. Children are given time to respond with their own views and suggestions, which helps them to feel valued and respected. n The childminder recognises the importance of keeping her knowledge and skills up to date. She accesses training that is available to her. She meets regularly with other childminders within the community to share ideas and reflect on her practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities to protect children from harm. She ensures that she knows how to report any concerns. The childminder is aware of potential indicators that a child may be at risk of harm. She has a good understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty guidance. Her home is safe and well maintained. She regularly updates her training to support her knowledge of child protection and broader safeguarding concerns. The childminder has a wide range of well-organised policies and procedures in place, which support her practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY344026 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 10071201 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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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 5 June 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2007. She lives in Sheffield. She operates from 7.30am to 9am and from 3pm to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the setting and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n A selection of documents were viewed by the inspector, including training, accident and medication records, and policies and procedures. n Discussions were held with the childminder and children throughout the inspection. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk and discussed how she organises the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of children's play during activities indoors. n The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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Inspection activities

25 February 2022 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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