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 Not applicable

p.1

The provision is good

Children enjoy their time in the enthusiastic childminder's stimulating home. They play busily together, and build strong relationships with the childminder and each other. Children behave well, and learn to be patient and friendly. For example, they learn to take turns during their exciting hiding and treasure hunt games. The childminder has high expectations for every child in her care. She makes sure that children, including those who speak English as an additional language, are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and development.

p.2

The provision is good

Children are curious and inquisitive. The childminder encourages them to be observant and to apply their knowledge. For instance, children love to look around her well-resourced garden. They identify the colours which they can see in the plants and wildflowers, and represent them in their creative work.

p.2

The provision is good

The childminder provides many opportunities for children to develop healthy lifestyles and an appreciation of nature. For example, she prepares nutritious and well-balanced meals. The childminder regularly takes children on walks to local parks and other play areas. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder ensured that children were kept safe. She kept in contact with children's families and helped children to settle quickly into simple routines when they returned.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder plans carefully, overall, to help children build consistently on their previous learning. She works closely with parents to understand and build on children's interests when she plans future activities. The childminder helps children to develop in all aspects of their learning. However, occasionally, she does not challenge children as deeply as they could be. For example, sometimes the childminder lets the more vocal children dominate the activity or conversation, rather than ensuring that all children are fully engaged. n The childminder promotes all children's communication skills well. She introduces children to new vocabulary during their play, and through songs and stories. For instance, the childminder emphasises words, such as 'squash' and 'squeeze', as they model with play dough. She helps them to name the colours and shapes which they use. Children identify 'sunny, cloudy' and 'rainy' days as

p.2

need to do better?

the complete a weather chart together. n The childminder helps children to enjoy listening to books and develop an interest in reading. She carefully chooses books which engage children's interests, and enrich their knowledge and experiences of the world. Children enjoy listening to well-read stories, including books in their first language. Children enjoy making up their own verses to the songs, which they enthusiastically sing.

p.2

need to do better?

17 June 2022 n Children's physical development is promoted well. The childminder leads children in simple dances outdoors or playing chasing games, to encourage their imaginative play and physical stamina. Children learn to use a range of ride-on vehicles, and climb, balance and slide on the wide range of outdoor toys. n The childminder encourages children to improve their counting and sequencing skills throughout the day. Children count out as they play hide and seek, or sort their toys. They look for hidden numbers in their play trays and put them in order. Children make clock faces and follow simple picture charts for the day's activities. n The childminder encourages children to use good manners and to behave well. She is a warm and positive role model. The childminder encourages children to say please and thank you when they play and eat together. Children learn to take care of themselves, such as to wash their hands and feed themselves.

p.2

need to do better?

n Parents strongly recommend the childminder. They know that their children are happy and making progress. Parents welcome the very regular information which the childminder shares with them about their children's development and regular activities. n The childminder regularly reviews her own practice and makes sure that her knowledge is up to date. She uses information from other professionals, such as local authority advisers, and from her own reading, to develop the learning opportunities for the children in her care.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date through regular training, personal reading and by following guidance from the local authority. She knows the signs that a child may be at risk of possible harm from abuse or neglect. The childminder knows what to do and who to contact if she has a concern about a child's welfare. She understands the possible indicators that a child or family may be at risk from extremist behaviour. The childminder ensures that children play safely at all times, including on their regular visits in the neighbourhood.

p.3

should:

n strengthen the quality of education to ensure that all children are fully challenged during their activities.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 2561350 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 10226042 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and is located in the Burngreave area of Sheffield. She operates all year round from 9.30am to 3.30pm, Monday, Thursday and Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 early years qualification. She provides early funded education for two-year- old children.

p.4

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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder spoke to the inspector at convenient times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home and garden that children use. n The inspector looked at a range of documents relevant to the childminder's practice. n The inspector observed the quality of education and discussed the childminder's practice. n The inspector obtained the views of parents from written communication about the childminder's service.

p.5

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.

p.5

Inspection activities

17 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6