Childminder in Sheffield

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how children learn. She knows how to assess what children know and can do. She explains how she would use this information to plan a range of engaging activities and help children make good developmental progress. n Through discussion, the childminder shows an understanding of meeting the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language. She learns key words and phrases in children's home languages. She uses these with children to support their understanding and sense of identity. She works with parents to understand and share children's cultural heritage. For example, celebrating Chinese New Year. n The childminder explains how she uses the family pets to support children's learning. For example, she teaches children about what cats and guinea pigs need to stay healthy. Children have opportunities to help care for the pets. The

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childminder helps children to learn to care for themselves. For example, explaining why they must wash their hands after working with the animals. n The childminder explains that she uses an online application, as well as discussions with parents, to develop good communication with them. She shares information with parents about their child's development and how they may support their child's learning at home. n The childminder explains that she has high expectations for children's behaviour. She describes the positive approaches she uses to help children understand and manage their feelings. She understands how to teach children to be kind and respectful. She also outlines how she supports children's confidence and resilience. For example, by planning extra time for young children to try hard to do things for themselves, giving them lots of praise. n The childminder keeps her mandatory training up to date, including paediatric

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first aid. n There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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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 EY445221 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 10308372 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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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 13 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Sothall, Sheffield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant degree with qualified teacher status.

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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 the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder would organise their early years provision, and meet the requirements of their registration. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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12 January 2024 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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12 January 2024 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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