Baxter Lorraine Angela

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 April 2015 27 January 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

 The childminder has a secure understanding of how to support children's learning and development. As a result, she plans an interesting range of activities and resources that promote children's good progress across the areas of learning.  Children are well prepared for school. The childminder provides a suitable balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities that support the development of the skills they will need.  The childminder knows the children very well. She continually observes them and adapts activities so that children are engaged and challenged.  Children are happy and confident in the childminder's care. They enjoy the well- resourced and stimulating environment that effectively promotes their self-confidence and independence.  The childminder uses training to maintain her knowledge of safeguarding. Consequently, she has a good understanding of how to deal with concerns about children's welfare.

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This provision is good

 The childminder continually reflects on her practice and the activities she provides. She uses information from training to further develop her provision and improve outcomes for children.  The childminder obtains the views of parents to help her to reflect on her provision. As a result, her evaluation accurately reflects the strengths of her practice and identifies relevant areas for development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make assessments of children's learning as thorough and precise as possible. As a result, next steps in learning are occasionally not specific enough to promote the very best progress.

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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

 strengthen the quality and use of assessments, so they more effectively produce focused plans for children's next steps in learning, in order that children make very rapid progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main playroom and garden 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 and discussed her improvement plan.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers spoken to on the day, and from information included in the childminder's own parent survey.

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who attend. This is good

The qualified childminder has a secure knowledge of how to support children's development through play. Resources are carefully chosen to promote a range of learning opportunities across the curriculum. For example, collections of cotton reels, beads and pipe cleaners are used to develop children's coordination, counting and colour recognition. The childminder uses a variety of good teaching strategies to support children's learning. She models counting, provides explanations, and introduces new vocabulary and concepts. For example, she talks about adding another reel to their tower to make it bigger. The childminder has a clear focus on developing the skills children will need before they start school. Children enjoy adult-led activities that develop their mathematical and early literacy skills. The childminder knows how long children can concentrate and allows time for them to lead their own play. She observes children's learning and continually reflects

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who attend. This is good

on how to challenge it further. For example, the childminder introduces a smaller ball as they practise catching. Although the childminder regularly assesses children's progress, her assessments do not always precisely represent their levels of achievement. Consequently, the identified next steps in children's learning are not as precise as possible, in order to promote their rapid progress over time.

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good

The childminder organises her provision effectively to promote children's independence. Resources are stored in clearly labelled boxes and children enjoy free access to the garden. Children relish learning by using the larger slides in the garden and experiment rolling balls down them. They learn about risks because the childminder explains why they must use the steps to get up. Children are developing good hygiene habits because the childminder makes it fun to clean their hands before food. They are developing an understanding of being healthy because they talk about germs, and food that makes you strong. Children are happy and settle quickly because the childminder is perceptive to their needs. She promotes their self-esteem and confidence by listening carefully to each child and teaching them to take turns. Good partnerships with parents ensure information about care and learning is shared effectively. They work together to deal with any issues

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of all the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. For example, she understands that all adults associated with her setting must have their suitability checked. The childminder monitors all aspects of her provision to ensure that all groups of children make progress across the curriculum. She uses her knowledge of children to identify any concerns and shares these with parents. The childminder regularly evaluates her provision to identify how to improve outcomes for children. For example, following training, she has improved the range of natural resources available to encourage children to use their imagination.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY302511 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 861783 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Conisbrough near Doncaster. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She has a relevant level 3 qualification.

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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

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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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