Scahill, Joseph

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 thoroughly enjoy the time they spend in the care of this dedicated childminder. On arrival, they can use a slide to take them down into the space used to provide childcare. Once within the provision, children access a wide variety of different play and learning opportunities, inside and outdoors. Children giggle with delight as they take part in running races in the garden. They do not mind if the childminder wins. Children concentrate as they work with the childminder to complete jigsaw puzzles. They benefit from high-quality interactions. Children are given time to respond to questions. This supports the development of their speech and communication.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate that they have formed strong attachments with the childminder. They are keen to invite him to join them in their play. Children are treated with respect and warmth. The childminder listens to children attentively and is highly responsive to their needs. Children are praised when they help to tidy up. They beam with pride when the childminder congratulates them on their achievements. For example, when they correctly identify the colours in a picture book. This promotes children's self-esteem and helps them to flourish.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a very good understanding of the early years curriculum. He uses children's interests to help him to plan interesting learning opportunities. Children make good progress from their starting points because the childminder has a detailed knowledge of their stages of development. He knows how to sequence children's learning. For example, the childminder explains how he provides a range of different opportunities for children to develop the way they hold and control different pencils, paintbrushes and crayons. n Children can lead their own learning. The childminder supports them to make progress through effective questioning as they play. At times, when children are playing, the childminder does not challenge and extend children's learning further. For example, children are not encouraged to count the steps as they climb a ladder. When children play with water, the childminder does not

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encourage children to explore different containers to find out which ones are best for transporting water to the sand tray. n The childminder creates a highly stimulating learning environment. The indoor space is light and spacious. Resources are easily accessible, so that children can choose what they want to do. Outside, there are many opportunities for children to develop their physical skills, such as as they clamber up a ladder onto a playhouse. They scramble up a slope using climbing holds. This supports children to improve their coordination.

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need to do better?

14 June 2022 n Children snuggle up and enjoy listening to stories. They are encouraged to predict what might happen next in a story. Children enthusiastically bounce around the room like 'bunnies' as they join in the actions to a favourite song. This supports children to develop a love of literacy. n Children benefit from healthy meals and snacks. They have access to fresh drinking water all day. The childminder provides opportunities for children to cook. They enjoy making their own pasta and bread. n Children behave extremely well. They are learning to take turns and to share with their friends. The childminder gently reminds children to say please and thank you if they forget. n Children are, generally, encouraged to be independent. They put on their own shoes. They wash and dry their own hands before eating. However, at mealtimes children are not given enough opportunities to develop their self-care

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skills. n Children learn about their local community and enjoy regular outings. They are helped to understand that everyone is unique. They go on excursions to the Peak District where children explore the natural environment. They develop their imaginations as they make up their own games. Parents report that their children thoroughly enjoy the many adventures they have when they are with the childminder.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder fully understands his responsibilities in relation to keeping children safe. He keeps his safeguarding training up to date and ensures that he is familiar with new guidance and changes to local arrangements for dealing with any concerns. The childminder can describe the signs that might indicate a child is at risk of harm. This includes knowledge of safeguarding issues, such as radicalisation and grooming. The childminder understands the process to follow should there be an allegation against anyone who works with children. He undertakes regular visual risk assessments, including when out and about. The childminder is highly vigilant in his supervision of children.

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should:

n develop teaching skills to a higher level to help children to make even more progress in their independent play n provide more opportunities to develop children's independence at snack and mealtimes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY563628 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 10191278 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 4 Number of children on roll 9 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 Greystones area of Sheffield. He operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 3. He works with assistants. The childminder provides 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 provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises, and discussed how they ensure that it is safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector considered written feedback from parents.

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Inspection activities

14 June 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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Inspection activities

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