Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 March 2015 12 November 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 Outstanding 1

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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

 The childminder's assessment of children's progress is very precise and individual to each child. This helps the childminder to plan and provide a wealth of activities and play experiences that highly motivate and interest children. Consequently, they make outstanding progress given their starting points.  The quality of teaching is of a very high standard. The well-qualified childminder is very focused on promoting children's personal, social, emotional and physical skills as well as developing their communication and language skills. As a result, children develop the skills they need to be ready for school.  The childminder continues to improve her knowledge and understanding of how children learn through play. Since her last inspection the childminder has completed a formal childcare qualification, which has had an excellent impact on the learning experiences she offers children.  The childminder has a high regard for safety and a good understanding of safeguarding

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This provision is good

issues. This helps to keep children safe and protect them from harm.  The childminder effectively monitors the quality of her setting. She welcomes comments from parents and children. The written feedback from parents about the care and learning provided are very positive.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The strategies to involve other settings in sharing information are not always successful.

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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

 build further on the new links with other settings children attend so that relevant information is more consistently shared.

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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 outstanding

The childminder provides an excellent balance of child-led and adult-led activities that takes children on to their next stage in learning. She is well qualified and makes excellent use of her teaching skills to facilitate children's learning. She talks to children about what they are doing, she explores with them and breaks down tasks to help them achieve. For example, the childminder draws children's attention to a painting activity by involving them in setting it out. As she places sheets of paper on the floor, she hands them tape to stick the sheets together. The childminder shows them how to make foot prints and introduces words, such as slippery, wet and cold to help children make connections with what they are experiencing. As children decide to explore further, she follows and watches as they try to lift their feet to make a footprint on a mirror. She gives them a new idea and shows them how to make a hand print on the mirror instead, then introduces a range

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who attend. This is outstanding

of household items to make different patterns, such as a sponges and crockery.

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good

The childminder invites parents to visit with their children before they begin attending her setting. During these visits she finds out what their routines are at home and what children can do. Children have developed a strong emotional attachment with the childminder. They respond warmly to her cuddles and words of reassurance. As a result, children feel safe and secure. Children are learning to take care of their own personal needs through their daily routines. The childminder works very closely with parents to help children be emotionally ready for school. The childminder talks to children about going to school, they accompany her on school runs and they attend school fetes. This helps them to get used to the school environment.

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provision is good

The childminder is well informed about her role and responsibilities in meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She completes a progress check for children between the ages of two and three years in a timely manner. This helps to identify any gaps in children's learning. As a result, children and parents get the support they need. The childminder has recently begun to build relationships with other settings children attend. However, the strategies used to ensure relevant information is shared are not always successful. Parents are very well informed. They receive information about their children's day and the progress they are making. The childminder provides them with information about the seven areas of learning and ideas of how they can continue with their children's learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY392486 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 859441 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Armthorpe, Doncaster. She operates all year round from 5.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for two weeks at Christmas and New Year. Weekends are negotiable. The childminder receives funding for three-year- old children. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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