Probert, Beverly

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 March 2015 23 June 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

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

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 Children are kept safe because the childminder has a good understanding of child protection, and the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care.  The childminder monitors children's progress well and encourages parents to share what they know about their children's progress at home. This helps her to effectively identify and plan for their next steps in learning. As a result, children make good progress.  The well-qualified childminder shows a commitment to continued improvement. Since her last inspection she has completed a formal childcare qualification. This has had a good impact on children's learning.  The childminder provides children with a warm, homely environment where resources are openly displayed. This helps children to make their own choices about what they want to do. As a result, children are active learners who enjoy exploring and following their own ideas.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always consider what she is using the television for.  The childminder does not always allow children time to consider how to solve problems.

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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

 use the television for a particular purpose so that background noise is kept to a minimum and children can then focus their attention and concentrate fully on their activities  focus more precisely on helping children develop the skills to solve a problem for themselves, for example, by giving them time to think things through.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, and a range of other documentation including, policies and procedures, certificates and suitability checks.  The inspector took account of the written views expressed by parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder finds out what children can do before they start. This helps her to prepare well for their first day. The quality of teaching is good and prepares children well for their next stage in learning. The childminder shows lots of interest in what children choose to do and they respond well to her interactions. She promotes children's language by showing that she understands what they are saying and extending their sentences. For example, when children use the word 'round' to show her that a character is facing the wrong way she says 'Oh, is he the wrong way round?' The childminder questions children to help them to compare shape and size. For example, as children go to put trains into a garage she asks, 'Will the train fit?' Children kneel down to look more closely before confidently placing it inside. However, she sometimes does not provide children enough time to think things through. For example, when they cannot fit a lid onto a container, she

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who attend. This is good

steps in too quickly and solves the problem herself.

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good

Children are happy, relaxed and confident. They enjoy a well-resourced environment with activities that they find interesting. However, the television is often playing in the background and occasionally children find it hard to concentrate on what they are doing. The childminder encourages parents to visit her home with their children for short periods before they start their placement. This helps her to develop an emotional bond with the children and a good working partnership with parents. As a result, children settle quickly and parents are confident to leave their children in her care. The childminder talks to children about going to school and takes them with her when she collects other children. This helps them become familiar with the routine of going to school and the environment itself. Children develop the skills they need to be able to take care of themselves. For example, they learn to manage their own personal care and to dress themselves. This

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good

helps children to be physically and emotionally prepared for school.

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provision is good

The childminder fully understands her role and responsibilities in meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is aware of the requirements when working with an assistant, which ensures children's safety. The childminder completes a progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. This helps to identify any gaps in their learning. The childminder presents parents with clear information about how she operates. Parents are also well informed about the daily routine, activities and play opportunities that children are provided. The childminder invites feedback from parents and children to help her monitor the quality of her provision. Their written comments demonstrate that they are happy with the level of care and education their children receive.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY376380 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 858366 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Armthorpe, near Doncaster. She operates all year round, from 7.30 to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder works with her husband as her assistant at certain times of the day.

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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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