Childminder in Sheffield

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder focuses on developing children's communication and language skills. She considers key words that she wants them to learn from an early age. She uses real-life objects to teach children language. She repeats words back to children so that they hear the correct pronunciation. This helps children to develop a wide range of vocabulary. She encourages children's listening skills by talking in a low voice as she encourages children to listen out for sounds in the environment. They listen hard for sounds such as the birds in the trees and planes in the sky.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder does not always ensure that she organises her premises and routines to ensure that children are always within sight or sound. This does not always ensure children's well-being. In addition, the childminder does not consistently implement good hygiene practices, particularly during care routines such as nappy changing. That being said, she teaches children how to be safe when going up the steps on the slide.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder is warm and caring towards the children. She encourages children to be kind to each other and to share their toys. When children occasionally become a little upset and frustrated, she tries to distract them by pointing out animals in the environment. She talks to them in a calm voice to help them to stay calm and to regulate their emotions and feelings.

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need to do better?

n The childminder prepares children for school and the wider world. She teaches them to be tolerant and respectful of others. They talk about their similarities and differences. She provides opportunities for children to develop their independence, such as putting on their own coats. This ensures that children are ready for this next stage in their lives. n When children have gaps in their learning, the childminder identifies this through effective assessment. She communicates with parents and other professionals where necessary. She considers further support she can provide to help children to make progress alongside their peers. n The childminder encourages time outdoors for the children. Children enjoy going back and forth on a see-saw, and the childminder sings songs to them as they do so. They go on local walks and have access to lots of fresh air. This supports their physical development. n Children enjoy role play with baby dolls. They push them around in a pushchair

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and pretend to feed them. They put a finger to their mouth and say 'quiet' because the baby is sleeping. The childminder talks to them as they play, commenting on what they are doing. n The childminder offers lots of praise to help children to celebrate their

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25 September 2024 achievements. She says 'wow' and 'well done' when they show her the pictures they have made. This helps to boost their self-esteem and them to take pride in their achievements. n The childminder reads to children as they go off to sleep. This supports children's emotional well-being, as they are encouraged to have some calm time and to rest. n There are times when the childminder does not fully supervise the children and ensure that they are within sight or hearing at all times. While the childminder acknowledges this, it does not ensure the well-being of all children at all times. n The childminder ensures that children wash their hands before they have snack. However, she does not always follow good hygiene practices during care routines such as nappy changing. This does not ensure the good health and hygiene of all children. n The childminder does not consistently consider the ages and stages of all

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children when planning learning experiences. Occasionally, they take part in activities that are not tailored to their specific level of development. This causes them to not engage in what is being offered. n The childminder does not fully consider how she can provide more opportunities for children to practise the skills and knowledge they are learning. In addition, occasionally her questioning of children does not give them time to digest what they are learning and have time to respond. n The childminder reflects on her practice and identifies weaknesses in her teaching. She recognises where she can make changes to support children's overall development. She is committed to making improvements to her practice. n Parents say that they receive good communication from the childminder to help them to know what their children have been doing and learning. They say that the childminder responds to their suggestions and requests. She builds positive

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

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

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Due date

ensure that you organise your premises and routines to ensure that children are always within sight or sound at all times 18/10/2024

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Due date

25 September 2024 ensure that good hygiene practices are consistently implemented. 18/10/2024

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should:

n consider the ages and stages of all children when planning learning experiences so that all children engage in learning that helps them to make good progress n consider how you can provide more opportunities for children to practise the skills and knowledge they are learning n develop your teaching skills and use of questioning so that children are given more time to digest what they are learning and have time to respond.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 300464 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 10351612 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 4 Date of previous inspection 1 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1998. She lives in the Hillsborough area of Sheffield. The childminder is open all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday except for family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure 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 early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector viewed feedback from several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

25 September 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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Inspection activities

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