Childminder in Sheffield

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she will plan an engaging curriculum to help all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, progress in their learning and development. She understands how to build on children's knowledge and interests to develop their communication skills, for example, and support all areas of their learning. n The childminder discusses how she will develop children's love of books through, for instance, regular story times and role-play activities. She provides a wide range of books to help children develop their interests and knowledge. n The childminder has a secure understanding of how to create a positive and open culture of safeguarding. For instance, she knows the signs and symptoms of abuse and who to contact if she suspects a child may be at risk of harm. She makes good use of training to keep her knowledge current. n The childminder understands the importance of children having regular physical

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activity and fresh air. She explains how she will use her well-resourced garden and visits to the local parks and woodlands for children to run, jump and climb. n The childminder recognises and values the importance of positive relationships with parents. For example, she explains how she will use information from parents to help children settle in to her care and make a smooth start to their learning. She knows the importance of regularly sharing information about children's progress and experiences. n The childminder has a secure understanding of how to promote children's good behaviour. For example, she talks about the importance of being a positive role model to children. She explains how she will help children to be kind and to say 'please' and 'thank you' as they share their toys. n The childminder understands the importance of keeping her knowledge of working with children up to date. She discusses how she uses training and works

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with other childcare professionals, such as local authority advisers, to review and improve her practice.

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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 EY478640 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 10339272 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 0 Date of previous inspection 6 July 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Gleadless Valley, in Sheffield. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, from 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 childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The inspector talked to the childminder about her understanding of the learning and development requirements for children and how she will plan the education programmes. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she develops and improves her practice. The inspector reviewed relevant documents.

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10 May 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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