Zaneta Konsuela Pachla

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 have a very happy time with the childminder and her assistants. They are curious and eager to participate in the activities that the childminder plans for them. The childminder and her assistants support children to achieve well overall, and prepare them for their future development. For instance, children develop their physical dexterity. They dance with lively arm actions and using fine-finger movements during modelling and cutting activities. This helps to prepare children for developing their writing skills.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistants have high expectations for children's successes. They work closely with parents to identify children's interests and enthusiasms. This helps them to plan for children's further learning. For instance, the childminder and assistants help children to develop their counting skills and recognition of colours and shapes when they play with their favourite farmyard animals.

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The provision is good

Children learn to trust and enjoy the company of the childminder and her assistants. They are confident to be around others. This helps to support children's sense of safety and security. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder has arranged for parents to drop their children off without entering the premises. This has contributed to children's safety and well-being. Parents appreciate the helpful communication that the childminder maintains at all times.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports her assistants well. She closely supervises their professional development. The childminder encourages her assistants to participate in a range of training opportunities and fully involves them in planning activities for children. n Overall, the childminder and her assistants promote children's communication skills well, including those children who speak English as an additional language. They introduce children to new vocabulary through rhymes, songs and stories. However, the childminder and her assistants do not consistently reinforce children's developing language skills. For example, they do not use questions and discussions when children play, to encourage them to use and expand their vocabulary. n The childminder encourages children's love of books. She carefully chooses books which engage their interest and enrich their knowledge and experiences of the world. Children enjoy listening to well-read stories, including stories in

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their first language. They enjoy making up their own rhymes and stories. n The childminder and her assistants carefully observe children's progress and identify any gaps in their learning. They plan activities to build on children's experiences. However, occasionally, the childminder does not plan activities

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22 February 2022 which provide a suitable challenge for all children. In particular, activities are sometimes too difficult for the youngest children. n The childminder promotes children's physical development well. She and her assistants lead children in dance sessions to encourage their imaginative play and physical stamina. Children learn to ride a range of vehicles, using foot and pedal power with increasing control. n Parents are very appreciative of the childminder's service. They comment very positively on their children's enjoyment and the progress that they make. They say that the childminder and her assistants have helped children to gain confidence and mix well with others, which children had limited opportunities to do due to the COVID-19 pandemic. n The childminder promotes children's well-being and personal development well. She helps children to be independent and sociable. The childminder works with

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parents to help children to develop good routines for sleeping and eating. She helps children to understand the value of healthy eating through the nutritious and well-planned meals which she provides. n The childminder and her assistants help children to be polite and attentive to others. They encourage children to say 'please' and 'thank you' during mealtimes. Children wait their turn when they play games, such as choosing which nursery rhyme to sing. n The childminder and her assistants set a very good example for children to follow. There is a calm and friendly atmosphere throughout the sessions. Children learn to be independent and they make many decisions about the toys or activities which they participate in.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures that she and her assistants are well trained in child protection procedures. They hold frequent safeguarding discussions at weekly planning meetings and make sure that they access the latest training. The assistants have a good knowledge of the signs that children may be at risk of abuse and neglect. They know how to record and report any issues. The childminder teaches children about road safety and reinforces this on their regular walks. She helps children to play safely indoors and outdoors.

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should:

n focus professional development on extending knowledge to enhance children's vocabulary and language skills throughout their play and learning n sharpen the planning of activities to support and challenge all children, particularly the youngest children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY553471 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 10174410 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 12 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Sheffield. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with assistants. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides early funded 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 practice. n The childminder and her assistants spoke to the inspector at convenient times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a range of documents relevant to the childminder's practice. n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home and garden that children use. n The inspector read written communication from parents to obtain their views on the service that the childminder provides.

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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

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