King, Alison

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 March 2015 25 November 2008

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 Children exude confidence in their interactions with adults and their peers. They are inquisitive and speak out to ask questions. For example, children want to know why the water from the tap is not instantly hot when they push the button.  The childminder communicates superbly with children. This ensures that their acquisition of language is exceptional and they are highly engaged in their learning.  Children make extremely secure attachments with the childminder because she understands their personal needs. This has a particularly positive effect on children's personal, social and emotional development and underpins their positive achievements.  Children take manageable risks within their play because they are tremendously confident and self-assured. They walk up the steps of the slide to race their cars. Children make predictions and show their understanding of speed, identifying which car won the race because it was 'super fast'.

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder uses resources and equipment expertly to enable children to make links to real-life experiences. For example, the childminder creates a road from other outdoor equipment and children drive around, shouting 'beep, beep'.  The childminder plans an astute and targeted programme of professional development. She attends a number of training courses. The childminder has completed another formal childcare qualification since her last inspection. This has an excellent impact on the learning experiences she offers children.  The childminder strives for constant improvements in every aspect of the setting. This ensures that the overall quality is outstanding.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 consider adding more text to the outside area, so that the environment outdoors is even richer in print, words and numerals, to promote children's literacy skills even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the two playrooms and the outside area.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector asked the childminder questions about her practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of all household members and the childminder's qualifications. She also looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector took account of parents' written views on the quality of the provision.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Children develop curiosity and positive learning dispositions, ensuring their readiness for school. Indoors, children are provided with an environment rich in words, print and numbers. However, the childminder recognises that there are opportunities to display even more print in the outdoor environment, so children continue their rapid progress when they play outside. Children display characteristics of effective learning, such as engagement, motivation and thinking critically. They have time and freedom to be deeply involved in their self-chosen activities. Children build train tracks from straight and bendy pieces, showing satisfaction in meeting their goals. They make excellent progress in their mathematical learning. Children find one more or less from a group of 10 objects. The childminder plays sounds to promote children's listening and attentions skills. Children place counters on the photograph of the sound they hear. They make links in their

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who attend. This is outstanding

learning, talking about Bonfire Night as they hear the sound of fireworks. Children play picture dominoes, guessing which card they will see next. Partnerships with parents are outstanding. Parents take home children's learning journals every day. They are extremely well supported to provide detailed information of how they support their child's learning at home.

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outstanding

High priority is given to providing children with daily physical activity and plenty of fresh air. Children enjoy trips further afield, visiting wildlife parks, local woods and parks. Children develop skills which are most successful in helping them to prepare emotionally for their move on to school. They play well together, listening to their friends and taking an interest in what they say. Children learn about weight and balance in the garden using see-saws. The childminder provides children with an extremely balanced menu that promotes their understanding of healthy food choices. Children respond to the childminder's extremely high expectations of behaviour, resulting in an exceptionally calm environment. Children develop self-help skills and become increasing independent. They attempt and succeed to put their own shoes on for outdoor play.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. Children are exceptionally well protected. Educational programmes offer children memorable experiences and there is always a clear focus on children learning through their individual interests. Monitoring and assessments of children's learning are robust and regular. Children make exceptional progress, taking account of their individual starting points. The childminder has first-class relationships with parents and grandparents. She is aware of children's individual needs and family backgrounds, which enables her to offer appropriate support when needed. The childminder works expertly with other professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This has an extremely positive effect on their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY224437 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 869851 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 November 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Balby, Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 4. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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