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

Children form secure attachments with the kind and nurturing childminder and her assistant. As a result, they are happy and settled in their care. Children are delighted when the childminder joins in with their play. They are comforted by her reassuring praise and guidance. The childminder has high expectations for children and supports their development well. Children make good progress overall and are well prepared for the next stage in their education. They enjoy the wide range of activities and resources that the childminder plans for them. Children develop their imaginations and communication skills. For example, they create their own models from a range of interesting junk material and talk about their ideas. Children build their independence. For example, they learn to fasten their own coats and shoes or build an obstacle course.

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The provision is good

Children behave very well and treat others with kindness and respect. They listen to the childminder and her assistant and respond promptly to requests, such as helping to tidy up. Children make frequent visits to the nearby woodlands as well as trips to parks, farms, museums and the seaside. These help to broaden their experiences and social skills. Parents strongly appreciate the support that they receive from the highly experienced childminder.

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need to do better?

n The experienced childminder makes good use of parents' views and her own observations to assess children's starting points in learning. She plans well overall to help children to make progress and build on their achievements. The childminder makes sure that the activities engage and motivate children. However, she does not consistently plan for children's specific skills precisely enough, such as the independent use of scissors, to consistently support all children to reach their full potential. n The childminder and her assistant promote children's good behaviour and attitudes very well. They are very positive role models and set clear expectations for children to follow. The childminder and her assistant help children who find it hard to manage their emotions to improve their own behaviour effectively. Parents are very pleased with the good manners that their children learn. n The childminder strongly promotes children's love of books. She teaches children

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need to do better?

a wide range of nursery rhymes, traditional tales and songs. Children love to make up their own songs and sing them to each other. The childminder and her assistant choose books that develop children's interests and language experiences. They read with lively expression and fully engage the children. n The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. She uses a range of strategies to introduce children to new words and phrases and helps them to remember them. The childminder and her assistant

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need to do better?

20 February 2023 continually engage children in discussions about their activities. For example, at snack time, they introduce words such as 'juicy', 'tasty' and 'healthy'. The childminder helps children to recall and use these words in their drawings and creative tasks. n Children develop their early mathematics skills well. They enjoy singing counting songs. The childminder and her assistant encourage them to count different objects as they play. They help children to compare different shapes and sizes, for example as they build towers with construction toys. n The childminder identifies gaps in children's learning and development at an early stage. She works closely with other educational professionals, such as school staff and local authority officers. This helps the childminder to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and plan for their future learning. n The childminder regularly reviews her practice. She is ambitious to help children

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need to do better?

make a very positive start to their education. The childminder makes good use of training and the views of parents and children to strengthen the curriculum, teaching and learning. The childminder and her assistant regularly discuss their practice with other childminders who they work closely with. n Parents strongly recommend the childminder. They know that their children are happy and making good progress. Parents welcome the frequent detailed information which the childminder shares with them about their children's development and regular activities. Parental opinions about the childminder are typified by comments such as, 'There are not enough words to describe how amazing this childminder is'.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have a good knowledge and understanding of how to keep children safe. They know how to identify any potential signs that a child is at risk of abuse or neglect. The childminder and her assistant understand how to record any concerns and who to report them to. They make good use of a range of training opportunities and guidance from the local authority to ensure that their knowledge is thorough and up to date. The childminder and her assistant are vigilant and make sure that their premises are safe and secure for children to play in.

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should:

n strengthen planning to help children to consistently develop their skills and achieve their full potential.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442797 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 10264701 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 12 Number of children on roll 18 Date of previous inspection 22 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Sheffield. She operates all year round, from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3 and employs an assistant. 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 around the areas of her home used for childminding and explained her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector read written feedback from parents to gain their views about the childminder. n The inspector observed children during activities to assess the impact on their learning and development. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

20 February 2023 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

20 February 2023 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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