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n The childminder shares extensive knowledge about how children learn. She explains how she will support children's development. For example, she explains how she will have diaries for children. These will showcase information she will collect for children's starting points and how the childminder will help children to make progress and be ready for school. n The childminder demonstrates that she has clear strategies for supporting children's positive behaviour. She shares her extensive experience of supporting children to express their feelings and emotions. n The childminder explains her extensive experience caring for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She describes how she will promote an inclusive service. This includes how to support children's understanding of diversity. n The childminder recognises the importance of involving parents. She explains how she will include them in their child's learning and development. The

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childminder demonstrates how she will support parents with ideas for preparing children for school. She describes activities for encouraging learning at home. This includes encouraging a love of stories. The childminder explains how she builds strong relationships with parents and families. This helps her to know what experiences children have when they join and throughout their time with her. She shares how she will build on these opportunities and develop key skills and knowledge children need for their future lives. n The childminder continues to promote her own professional development. She also shares how she supports other childminders in their learning and shares ideas with them. By continuing with training and professional discussions, the childminder describes how she keeps her knowledge up to date. n The childminder demonstrates that she is highly knowledgeable in safeguarding. She describes her extensive experience. The childminder continues training on

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safeguarding topics, such as female genital mutilation and keeping children safe online.

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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 300437 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 10308059 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 8 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1989 and lives in Sheffield. She operates Monday to Friday from 6am to 6pm, term time only. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 they ensure that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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1 March 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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1 March 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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