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This provision meets requirements

Children are happy, settled and playful in this homely environment. They enjoy spending time together with the childminder and her family. Children develop a sense of belonging and confidence as they role play with small-world resources and share their ideas. Children say that they enjoy coming to the childminder's setting.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder has created an atmosphere that is calm and fun. She is kind and constantly available for children. The childminder speaks clearly so that children understand. Children know what is happening and what is expected of them. They like the childminder and enjoy each other's company. Interactions are lively and there is a two-way flow. The childminder listens to children, recognises their needs and adapts activities, so that all children are engaged. For example, she rolls a ball with younger children who are becoming restless during a group activity.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder sits with children and joins in as they draw at the table. She asks children questions, helps them to share and reminds them to say please and thank you. The childminder skilfully helps children to use a pencil grip and explains that it will give them more control. Children gleefully talk about what they have done at school and remember what they have learned about safety.

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need to do better?

n Children are pleased to see the childminder, when she collects them from school. They are energetic and inquisitive as they notice details and give compliments. Children wait patiently, so that they can walk together. Older children hold hands with younger children. They listen to instructions and learn to cross roads safely. n The childminder is well organised and follows a clear routine, so that children know what is happening now and next. Children are kind and care for each other. Older children help younger children to take off their coats and shoes and to wash their hands before eating. n The childminder finds out about children when they start. On most occasions, the childminder offers children opportunities that develop their independence. However, on a few occasions, children are not able to practise and extend their independence. For example, the childminder gives younger children feeder cups.

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n The childminder works alongside other professionals and parents to support children. She recognises children's individual needs and builds trusting relationships, where children can learn to manage their own feelings. This includes the childminder creating peaceful spaces for children away from noise and excitement. n The childminder is part of a close-knit community. She develops strong relationships with local schools. Staff share information with her each day.

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3 February 2025 n The childminder supports diversity and inclusion through interactions, discussions and exploring events with children. Children learn about each other's families and enjoy sharing celebrations from home and school. n Children sit together to eat and have opportunities to share their ideas and skills. Children experiment with language and playfully explore pronouncing words, such as 'avocado'. Younger children count on their fingers in English and Spanish. Older children offer praise and join in with the counting. n Parents and carers say that the childminder shares information with them in daily conversations and that she acts as a link between home and school. They comment that they trust the childminder and that she communicates clearly with adults and children. Parents report that their children are happy in the setting. They say that the childminder has created a nurturing environment, where

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children make connections and build friendships. n Children share healthy snacks and make choices about what they eat. The childminder gives children time to make decisions, and to change their minds. As a result, children are comfortable and eager to try different fruits.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546280 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 10375804 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 9 Date of previous inspection 2 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Sheffield. She operates all year round, from 7am to 8.45am on Monday to Friday, and from 3pm to 5pm on Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the areas used by children and explained how the provision is organised. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector relevant documentation. n The inspector accompanied the childminder on the walk to collect children from school. n The inspector observed the interactions between children and the childminder. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and read written feedback to take account of their views.

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3 February 2025 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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