Childminder in Sheffield

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not ensure that she provides a curriculum for children that is ambitious. She does not implement age-appropriate learning opportunities that challenge children to develop their skills further. As a result, children do not learn new skills and knowledge to progress to the next steps in their development. Children complete tasks which do not challenge or extend their learning. For example, they complete jigsaws from memory, which do not provide enough challenge or help them develop their ability to concentrate and persevere.

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The provision is inadequate

However, the childminder provides a safe and welcoming homely environment. Children approach the childminder to have their emotional needs met. They talk about how they are feeling and why. Parents report their children talk about their time at the childminder's setting. They enjoy playing with friends and are happy and sociable.

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The provision is inadequate

Overall, children resolve differences between themselves but, when needed, the childminder intervenes and reminds children to share and be kind. She provides activities to encourage children to play together, share and take turns. The childminder teaches children good manners. Children say please and thank you. The childminder praises children's good behaviour.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not provide high-quality education for all children. She does not identify what she wants children to learn next. The childminder does not focus specifically on age-appropriate play. Therefore, children's play lacks challenge to support them in developing effective attitudes to learning. The childminder does not respond to each child's emerging interests. For example, as children play with a watering can outdoors, they ask her for water. The childminder shows children where the water is but does not engage in their play. She does not follow children's interests and develop their learning further. n The childminder does not regularly observe children or carry out assessments to understand where they are in their learning. She does not complete the required progress check for children aged between two and three years. She does not plan for what children need to learn next or have the knowledge to extend

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children's learning in all areas of the curriculum. This does not support children to learn and develop as well as they can. n Children enter the home and access activities they are familiar with. They play on their own and alongside friends. Although happy with their self-chosen play, the childminder does not respond to children's interests or guide their development to challenge and extend their learning further. n Children have opportunities for physical play and develop their muscles. For

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need to do better?

6 October 2023 example, they use slides and climbing frames, and the childminder takes children to soft-play areas, which gives them opportunities to strengthen their large muscles. n Children ask the childminder to read their favourite book. She responds to children's requests and makes animal sounds as she reads. Children join in with their favourite parts. However, the childminder does not introduce new ideas, concepts and vocabulary to support children to develop their language. n Children develop a knowledge of the world around them. They visit the woods and collect natural resources. The childminder helps children to gain a knowledge of different cultures and celebrations, such as Christmas and Chinese New Year. Children learn about different languages. n Children are becoming increasingly independent. They talk about the rules and routines when they go out in the community and how to keep themselves safe.

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need to do better?

The childminder encourages children to put on their own shoes and coat when they play outside. Children independently go to the toilet and wash their hands after and before snack time. They learn to manage their own personal hygiene needs. n The childminder has recently completed training on safe sleeping. She wants to learn more about supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. However, the childminder does not engage consistently in continuous professional development. She does not focus on improving her knowledge to enhance the teaching of the curriculum and the quality of education she provides for all children. n Parents report that communication sharing between them and the childminder is good. The childminder provides parents with daily opportunities when they collect their children to talk about their child. Parents feel confident in leaving their children in the childminder's setting as she provides a safe environment.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding and how to keep children safe from harm and abuse. She knows the early interventions to take should she need to make a referral. The childminder has a good knowledge of the referral process if she has a concern about a child or if an allegation was made against her. She is aware of possible signs and symptoms of abuse, such as domestic abuse and violence. The childminder understands the impact of this on children. She helps children to gain an effective understanding of when they might be at risk, such as when they use the internet and other digital technology. She shares information with parents to enhance safety in the home.

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Due date

consider children's individual needs, interests and development and use this information to plan challenging and stimulating experiences for all children in all areas of their learning and development 08/01/2024

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Due date

respond to children's emerging needs and guide their development through warm, positive interactions that stimulate their interests 08/01/2024

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Due date

demonstrate how children's learning is assessed, including the progress check when children are aged between two and three years and share this information with parents as required. 08/01/2024

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should:

n engage in continuous professional development to further develop skills and knowledge to improve the quality of education and care provided for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY430442 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 10305115 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 12 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Beighton, Sheffield. The childminder 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The manager completed a learning walk with the inspector and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the childminder and the setting with the inspector. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

6 October 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

6 October 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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