Childminder in Sheffield

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

Children show that they are happy in the care of the warm and kind childminder. They enjoy looking at books with her as they snuggle next to her on the sofa. Children take part in a range of 'real-world' experiences with the childminder, such as baking and outings. They enjoy visits to the park and meeting the park rangers. Children learn about the variety of insects that live in the park. They use nets to catch insects and observe them.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder gathers information from parents and observes children to plan for their next steps in learning. For example, children explore ice blocks and sea- animal toys. They use their senses as they hold the ice, talking about how it feels. Children learn about the names and features of sea animals when the childminder talks to them as they play. They enjoy the activities planned by the childminder and concentrate for long periods. However, the childminder does not provide enough stimulating resources or activities for children to explore during their free play. Sometimes, their play has little purpose. As a result, children become bored. They wander around aimlessly or just sit. This limits the progress that children can make in their development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder repeats words back to children. Children learn new vocabulary as the childminder extends their sentences by adding new words. They draw marks in sand or in the dew on park benches as they walk to school. Children build the muscles in their hands when they practise climbing up the slide in the garden or on equipment at the playground. These experiences help to develop children's pre-writing skills. n Children enjoy taking part in the activities provided by the childminder. However, children's learning is not challenged enough during their free play. There are limited resources available for children to play with independently. As a result, children's skills and knowledge are not developed to the highest levels. n Children's behaviour is good. Older children act as role models for younger children. For example, they offer to wash the bowls after snack time. Younger children see this and also offer to help. Children develop a sense of pride as they

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need to do better?

carry out tasks with growing independence. n The childminder speaks to parents about the importance of brushing their children's teeth. She uses early years pupil premium funding to provide fruits and vegetables for children. This supports children to learn about making healthy choices. n The childminder is not consistent in applying handwashing routines. During the inspection, children were not reminded to wash their hands before preparing and eating their snack. When they do wash their hands, children share the same

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16 August 2022 towel to dry them. This does not support children's understanding of good hygiene practice. n Children learn about their local community during outings with the childminder. However, opportunities for children to find out about people and families who are different to their own are limited. As a result, children do not develop a good understanding of diversity. n The childminder builds strong relationships with parents. She uses 'daily diaries' to communicate with parents about their children's day and learning. This ensures that there is a two-way flow of information about children's development. The childminder regularly speaks with parents and teachers, ensuring a consistent approach in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). n The childminder does not evaluate her own practice. She does not undertake any professional development activities. As a result, the childminder was

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need to do better?

unaware of the requirement to notify Ofsted about a new adult living in the premises. Suitability checks have not been completed for this household member. This is a breach of the requirements. However, as the childminder does not leave children unsupervised with the household member, the impact on children is minimal. The childminder took swift action to notify Ofsted as soon as she was made aware of this breach.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder takes part in regular safeguarding training. She has excellent knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect. The childminder is able to explain her procedures if she has a concern for a child's welfare. She keeps accurate records of children's attendance. The childminder keeps a record of accidents and injuries that take place in the setting. This ensures children's safety in the setting. However, the childminder does not keep a record of accidents or injuries that happen to children outside of the setting. This does not support her in identifying potential safeguarding concerns.

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Due date

provide suitably challenging resources and activities to stimulate children's interests and to engage them in high- quality learning experiences during their free play 29/08/2022

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Due date

16 August 2022 develop and use a system for recording any existing injuries that children sustain outside of the setting. 29/08/2022

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should:

n consistently apply robust handwashing routines that support children's understanding of good hygiene practice n develop the teaching of diversity to support children's understanding of people and families who are different to their own n evaluate practice to identify professional development needs and raise the quality of care and education provided for all children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 300301 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 10218679 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 7 Date of previous inspection 16 August 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Gleadless, Sheffield. She operates all year round, from 6.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She 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 childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she would ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to and communicated with the inspector during the inspection. 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 inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the childminder. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum has been put in

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place and the impact that this has on children's learning. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how she supports children with SEND. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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.

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Inspection activities

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