Childminder in Sheffield

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates, through discussion, a secure knowledge of safeguarding procedures and how she will keep children safe. She has attended several sessions of safeguarding training to further develop her knowledge in this area. However, she would benefit from further training on keeping children safe online. n The childminder demonstrates how she will provide learning opportunities for children through play and small-group interaction, that enable them to concentrate and engage with their learning. The childminder describes how she will make various resources available to children, including books, games, puzzles, mark and craft making facilities and role-play toys. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnerships with parents and other settings, to provide continuity for children's learning and well- being. She has good links with the local primary school. n The childminder recognises the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles and

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mental health and well-being. She describes how she will regularly discuss this with children to raise and encourage their awareness of this subject. n The childminder demonstrates, through discussion, how she will support children's independence skills by encouraging choice and self-selection of resources and activities.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 300189 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 10117175 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 13 Date of previous inspection 7 May 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 1991 and lives in Sheffield. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 have taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector discussed the learning and play space, as well as resources and equipment that were available for children with the childminder. n The inspector looked at policies and documents that the childminder uses and refers to when caring for children. n The inspector and the childminder discussed how children are protected through effective safeguarding procedures.

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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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