Childminder in Sheffield

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

This childminder is a wonderful role model for children who thrive in her care. Children form secure bonds with the kind and nurturing childminder, who is sensitive to their needs. Children feel happy and safe here. They are confident and keen to learn. They smile fondly as they look at photos of their time with the childminder, delighting at the times they built sandcastles and visited the library.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children. She considers how children's lives have been impacted by the pandemic. She understands that, for some children, this may have resulted in limitations to what they have seen and experienced because of national restrictions. The childminder thinks carefully about how to provide a rich set of experiences that help children develop their wider understanding of the world. She wants children to see new things and learn about new places and people. Children visit the pharmacy to learn about people who help them and spend time at the woods, appreciating what nature has to offer. They go to regular playgroup sessions and community groups. This helps to develop children's social skills. Parents and carers describe these experiences as ones that 'help to shape children' and say the childminder goes 'above and beyond' in the care and experiences that she provides.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans an ambitious curriculum, which gives children the skills they need for future learning. She considers what children can do and what they need to learn next. She uses information from parents to support children's learning. For example, parents tell her new words that children are learning to use at home, and she supports that in her setting. This partnership with parents helps children to make even greater progress in all areas of learning. n Opportunities for communication and language development are plentiful. The childminder skilfully extends children's vocabulary and introduces children to new words as they explore capacity while filling containers with rice. Children name body parts using elaborate words, such as 'mandible'. Babies sign words such as 'please' to express their wants and needs. This helps children to make good progress with their language skills. n The childminder enthusiastically reads stories to children, and this helps children

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develop a love of books. She carefully chooses books to help promote children's self-esteem. Stories that children hear help them to develop their understanding and appreciation of diversity, celebrating the fact that they are unique. Children bring their favourite stories to the childminder and climb upon her knee, asking her to read them. They talk about what is happening and the childminder asks children what they think will happen next. Children visit the library, and they take books home which they share with their parents. This helps children to

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15 June 2022 develop their literacy skills well. n Children develop good mathematical skills. They count the claws on characters in books and sort colours as they post envelopes into the letter box. The childminder considers the skills that she would like children to learn before they go to school. Young children develop their small-muscle skills while using tongs, before moving on to holding chalks and pencils to make marks on the easel. n Children have many opportunities to develop their physical skills. They enjoy being active in the fresh air. The skilfully climb up the ladders to the slide. Children enjoy making potions in the mud kitchen and creating dens for space to relax and unwind in. n Children's behaviour is good. They are aware of the routines and what is expected of them. The childminder speaks to children in a respectful manner. They genuinely enjoy the time they spend in her company, affectionately

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referring to her as 'Deb'. The nurturing relationships help children to feel safe and secure. n The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe and promotes healthy lifestyles. Children eat healthy and nutritious meals. The childminder teaches children about road safety while on walks. She promotes oral hygiene as children brush their teeth and learn about the importance of visiting the dentist. n The childminder has strong links with professionals in other settings that children attend, such as the local pre-school and schools. She shares information with these settings, which helps to promote continuity of care and learning. These partnerships also help her to strengthen her practice. However, she does not focus her professional development sharply in order to improve the quality of education offered even further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder takes the necessary steps to keep children safe and well. She is able to confidently recognise the signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is at risk of abuse. Accurate records are kept by the childminder, who is able to make referrals to the relevant agencies where necessary. This helps to keep children safe. There are passwords in place to ensure that approved persons only collect children. The childminder considers how to keep children safe within the home environment and also on outings. These safety measures include temperature control of water, appropriate car seats for children while travelling in the childminder's vehicle and first-aid training.

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n target plans for professional development more effectively to improve the quality

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15 June 2022 of education offered even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478575 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 10076061 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 8 Date of previous inspection 13 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Sheffield. She operates all year round from 7.15am 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 has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's 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 Parents and carers shared their views of the setting with the inspector through written feedback. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

15 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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15 June 2022 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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