Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 08/11/2012 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 Children particularly enjoy opportunities to be active, the childminder offers a wide range of activities which they are eager to take part in, such as music and movement sessions and the use of the outdoor environment.  There are good links with the other provisions that children attend. Detailed information is shared to enable all professionals involved to support each child in their learning.  The childminder uses praise and encouragement to help the children to become confident in their own abilities, fostering their independence and ability to make healthy choices and keep themselves safe.  Attention to safeguarding the children is paramount. There are effective strategies in place to make sure that children are protected from harm.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not effectively identify all areas for improvement within the self- evaluation process to demonstrate a clear action plan with priorities.  The current tracking system for children's progress is not yet fully established.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main playroom used for childcare.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at regular intervals throughout the inspection and made observations of the two children present.  The inspector observed all relevant documentation provided.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of written views of parents, which had been provided for inspection purposes.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2012 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and two children one aged 13 years old and the other 15 months, in a house in the residential area of Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The whole of the ground floor and the rear garden of the property are used for childminding purposes. The childminder has completed basic training including first aid and child protection and updates her knowledge through attending specific courses. She attends a childminder group and the local children's centre. She visits the local shops and park on a regular basis. She collects children from the local schools and pre-schools.

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Information about the setting

There are currently 11 children on roll, of whom, three are in the early years age group and attend for a variety of sessions. The childminder is open all year round from 7am to 7pm Monday to Friday, except for family holidays.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 develop further the tracking system to monitor individual children's progress

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 identify effectively priorities for improvement using the self-evaluation process and create a clear action plan.

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who attend

The childminder has a good understanding of the seven areas of learning. She is able to implement this well with effective planning and assessments to meet the individual learning and development needs of the children in her care. Together with effective resources and a good learning environment both indoors and outdoors and trips into the local community, the childminder builds on children's interests and fosters their enthusiasm and eagerness to learn. The childminder's planning provides stimulating activities, challenge and fun experiences for the children to assist them in moving forward with their learning.

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who attend

The childminder extends the children's thinking and language by asking 'what do you think? How many bricks might we need?' and having made a few suggestions then asks 'What do you think will work?' After a little experiment of building towers the children continue eagerly to explore the bricks. The childminder takes time to show children how to pronounce words by responding and repeating what they say. For example, saying the word 'snake' and the sound 'sssss.' Children enjoy opportunities to be active, the childminder offers a wide range of activities, such as music and movement sessions and the use of the outdoor environment while further learning opportunities, such as snack time encourage children to develop friendships and personal, social and emotional development.

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who attend

The childminder uses regular observation and assessment to ensure that she is aware of each child's stage of development across all areas of learning. She plans individually for each child to ensure they make good progress from their starting points, however, the new system in place for tracking the children's progress is not yet fully embedded. Consequently, the childminder is not able to fully include all current information in her planning to optimally promote children's development. Good communication procedures are in place including the use of an all about me book, the sharing of children's learning journals and daily interaction this ensures that relevant information is shared regarding their children's welfare and progress. This gives all parents the opportunities to understand about their children's learning and development.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder has a good understanding of and gives children's safety a high priority. All areas used by the children are carefully checked and risk assessed and the children are made aware of the safety procedures in place. For example, they are sensitively reminded to sit down with their snack and drink in case their food goes down the wrong way. The childminder knows the children well enough to identify if they are ever worried or unsettled. Children are spoken to about their emotions and actively match their feelings to the poster, where the childminder can then talk to the children about why they feel the way that they do. The childminder complements and links topics from the school to her practice to ensure that the children are familiar with them, ensuring children are well prepared for their next day at school.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder is a consistent, calm, good role model for the children. She provides clear guidance for them about what is acceptable behaviour and is consistent in the strategies used. She also appreciates that sometimes children become frustrated and quickly adapts activities to help release some of their irritation. Relationships are strong at all levels and children are learning to respect and tolerate each other's differences. Settling-in sessions, help the children to become familiar to the environment and childminder. They are encouraged to choose what they would like to do and resources are at low level to help them to see what is available. Children participate in visits such as those to the park, wildlife centres and walks into the community.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children enjoy an extensive range of nutritious meals and snacks that are cooked on the premises. They learn about healthy lifestyles as they choose from a selection of fruits and healthy snacks. The childminder is very conscious of providing children with healthy food and has devised a menu that ensures children are given a range of foods. The childminder talks to children about healthy hygiene practices and encourages hand washing before any meal time. They particularly enjoy the regular 'Fun Friday' activities as the childminder tries to encourage them to think of fun treats they can have, for example, Pizza fun Friday and ice cream fun Friday. This means children understand some foods can be eaten in moderation as part of a healthy diet.

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provision

The childminder has a secure understanding of all safeguarding procedures; ensuring children are protected from harm and neglect. She has a clear policy in place to inform her practice and has the necessary details to refer any concerns to the appropriate agency. She maintains a close check on all aspects of her provision through daily safety checks and detailed risk assessments. All of the required policies, records and procedures are skilfully implemented, fostering an inclusive and safe environment for all children. The childminder evaluates her practices and future plans concentrate on improving outcomes for children. For example, she identifies a need to have a new gate on the back garden to ensure children are fully safe and secure. However, the childminder needs to effectively identify priorities for improvement within the self-evaluation process to demonstrate a clearer action plan. She has a good awareness of her strengths, such as encouraging

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provision

children's independence. The childminder is also developing self-evaluation systems to include parent's questionnaires and feedback into this process.

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provision

Overall, the childminder monitors children's progress well and has a very good awareness of their abilities and skills. The well thought out planning helps her ensure that she covers each area of learning with adult-led activities or plans for the availability of resources to support children to initiate their own learning. The childminder is aware that children develop at their own rate and values children's own ideas and thoughts.

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provision

Partnership with parents is a real strength. Children benefit greatly from the close working partnerships and open communication between the childminder and their parents. The parents are able to talk to the childminder at any time and they receive a daily diary with records of the day's events. Parents are able to make written contributions to their children's records at any time and receive written reports about their children's progress to involve them in their children's learning. The childminder has established strong links with local school and other early years providers to ensure a smooth transition to school and continuity of care, play and learning for all children who attend.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY445193 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 797860 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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