Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 04/02/2013 09/02/2012

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 Previous inspection: 4 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 3 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 3

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This provision is satisfactory

 Children's care and learning are suitably supported. The childminder knows the children well and proactively responds to individual development needs and personalities.  Children have a suitable range of opportunities and experiences that support their learning as child-led activities and outings are a main focus of the provision.  Children are able to freely choose from the generally good range of toys and resources.

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It is not yet good because

 Children's progress is not consolidated because the childminder is unable to accurately identify children's development stages.  Children do not make the best possible progress across all of the areas of their development because the childminder does not know how to link children's progress to the areas of learning within activities and daily routine.  The childminder does not monitor and evaluate the activities she provides to extend the quality of teaching.

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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

 Detailed discussions were held with the childminder about how she provides for the children in her care, meets children's needs and works with parents.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the children's development records and examined policies and procedures.  The inspector observed all areas of the home available for childminding.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 1993 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband in Skellow, Doncaster. The whole ground floor and the first floor bathroom of the house are used for childminding. There is a secure garden for outdoor play. The family has a dog, cat and two guinea pigs as pets. The childminder visits the local amenities and park on a regular basis. She collects children from local schools.

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Information about the setting

There are currently five children on roll, one of whom is within the early years age group and attends for a variety of sessions. The childminder operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for Bank Holidays and family holidays. She works flexible hours to meet parents' needs. There were no children present at the time of the inspection.

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must:

 increase knowledge of how to accurately identify children's development stages by using reference material, such as 'Development Matters in the Early Years Foundation Stage'.

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

 increase the quality of the educational programmes by developing knowledge of linking children's progress to the areas of learning within activities and daily routine

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

 develop further the quality of teaching by extending the monitoring and evaluation of the educational programmes.

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who attend

The childminder is able to demonstrate that children develop a generally positive attitude to learning because activities and experiences are based on their interests. A sound knowledge of each child allows the childminder to plan for different abilities and preferences. The childminder confirms that activities are appropriately well supported and she has a clear understanding of how to encourage children to learn. However, their progress is not consolidated because the childminder is unable to accurately identify children's development stages. In addition, she is less confident about how to link children's progress to the areas of learning within activities and daily routine.

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who attend

The childminder describes a generally good range of free choice and child-initiated activities that enable children to appropriately work towards the seven areas of learning. She is able to place a suitable focus on the prime areas of learning so that children are able to learn and form relationships. However, she is less knowledgeable about linking the activities she provides and the daily routine to all of the areas of learning.

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who attend

The childminder demonstrates how she soundly promotes children's learning and skills. She gives the example of how children's language and communication skills are generally well promoted through regular and routine conversations and talking about what they do. The childminder appropriately describes how this is expanded on, explaining how children are encouraged to talk about and describe colours and numbers when on outings and in the home. For example, looking at the colour of cars and counting things they see. Traditional games and using dice further promote learning about colour and numbers.

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who attend

The childminder describes activities that foster children's interest in nature. For example, they pick blackberries in the woods and use them to make a fruit crumble. They accompany the childminder when she takes her pets to the vets. Older children become involved in bird watching as part of a national project and participate in countryside activities with a local ranger. Children learn about their world as they enjoy outings to the seaside and local sites of interest, such as visits to a castle.

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who attend

The childminder demonstrates how she fosters a love of books as children look at books in the home and visit a book lending group. Other activities described by the childminder show children's creativity is suitably developed as they enjoy painting and craft activities. Early writing skills are promoted soundly as children access writing resources daily, and they use their imaginations as they use a range of small world and imaginative resources.

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who attend

The childminder demonstrates an appropriate two-way sharing of children's learning and development with parents. This includes sharing photographs, explaining what children have done and sending activities home, all of which help children and parents to be prepared for the next stages of their learning.

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

Children are able to freely choose from the generally good range of toys and resources. Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates how children's physical skills and fitness are suitably promoted through a range of play opportunities. For example, they regularly visit outdoor play areas and activity centres, where they have opportunities to practise their physical skills further and take safe risks during their play. The childminder describes how children are supported to develop an effective understanding of keeping themselves safe. For example, they learn how to use play equipment safely. Older children learn about their bodies as they undertake activities to investigate parts of the body.

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

Children's needs are suitably met as the childminder knows them well. She states that they respond appropriately to her house rules and how she manages their behaviour. Children are learning to care for each other as older children are encouraged to help the younger ones with activities. The childminder demonstrates through discussion that children are learning about different people and cultures. For example, they use resources that reflect diversity and celebrate different cultural festivals. In addition, she describes how children learn about food during cooking activities.

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

The childminder states her promotion of children self-choice and encouragement of children's independence help them to prepare for the next step in their life, such as starting school.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates that her knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements is strong and children's safety is promoted well. However, she is less secure in her understanding of the learning and development requirements and of using supporting materials to accurately assess children's progress.

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provision

Children's well-being is assured as the childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of the safeguarding procedures and how to pass on any concerns when necessary. Children are protected as the childminder states she has sound systems that ensure they are collected by a known adult and remain safe in and out of the home. Appropriate safety equipment is in place and risk assessments are carried out.

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provision

Children's well-being is promoted as the childminder presents a clear commitment to the continual improvement of her own skills through training. She develops her provision by joining childminding forums and accessing relevant publications. However, self-evaluation is in its infancy. The childminder does not yet monitor and evaluate the activities she provides with enough vigour to identify any circumstances where there are weaknesses in the quality of teaching. As a result, there is lack of challenge in some activites to help children make the best progress.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates that children benefit from the established friendly relationships she has with parents. Daily discussions and access to a daily diary and children's development records help ensure children's needs are met. All required documents are in place and a range of written policies ensure parents are well informed and support children's welfare. Currently, no children attend any other childcare settings, but the childminder demonstrates a suitable understanding about sharing information with other practitioners about children's learning and development to ensure continuity.

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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 317826 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 784419 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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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

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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