Childminder in Sheffield

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder talks with enthusiasm about how she uses a range of teaching skills to meet children's individual needs and support her curriculum. She understands how to create exciting learning opportunities, indoors and outdoors, to support children to make good progress across all areas of learning. n The childminder knows how to use observations, assessment and planning to provide learning activities that build on what children know and can do. The childminder knows how to check children's progress and how to identify and target any gaps in their development, including how to gain additional support, where necessary. n The childminder recognises the importance of helping children learn about healthy lifestyles, including ensuring they benefit from daily opportunities to have fresh air and exercise. She knows how to teach children and promote good physical hygiene routines, including how to support them to learn to manage

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their personal care needs independently. n The childminder knows how to teach children about positive behaviour to help promote their personal, social and emotional development. She understands the importance of teaching children how to manage their feelings and to build strong relationships with them. As a result, they develop positive attitudes to learning and feel safe and secure. n The childminder recognises the importance of close partnerships with parents and other professionals. She understands the value of sharing information to support a consistent approach to children's care and learning. n The childminder understands how to reflect on the quality of her practice to identify areas for further development. She recognises the need to continue to develop her skills and knowledge, to improve outcomes for all children. n The childminder understands her role and responsibilities in keeping children

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safe and in protecting them from harm. She knows how to report any concerns by following local safeguarding procedures. The childminder shows how to maintain a safe environment in which children can play and learn, and how to identify and minimise risks to keep them safe.

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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 300533 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 10071185 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 0 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 19 May 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. 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 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 provider. n The inspector viewed areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's learning and development. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of those living in the household. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements when minding children.

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Inspection activities

8 August 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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