Catherall, Kay Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 May 2015 24 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

 The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She understands how children learn, and uses a variety of teaching techniques to ensure all children make good progress.  Children's early language skills are promoted well. The childminder continually talks to the children as they play together, and uses word repetition to help them build their communication skills.  Children thrive in this caring and loving environment because they form appropriate bonds and secure emotional attachments with the childminder.  The childminder promotes a safe and secure environment as she effectively minimises all risks and hazards. She has a clear understanding of the procedures to follow in the event of a safeguarding concern.  The childminder has a good capacity to maintain continuous improvement and is committed to developing her service.

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This provision is good

 The childminder ensures that she works effectively in partnership with other agencies. She knows how to access additional support if a child needs it to help them make even better progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use information gathered from parents regarding children's starting points, in order to complete a balanced initial assessment of their skills.  The views of parents and children are not always used effectively to inform and drive the plans for continuous improvement.

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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

 gather, and consistently use, information obtained from parents regarding children's existing skills, in order to inform the assessments of children's developmental starting points  use the views of parents and children to inform the plans for improvement, so that practice is strengthened and improvements are targeted to help children reach the highest levels of achievement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and interacted with children at various times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed activities in the main play area and the garden.  The inspector checked the evidence of the suitability of all household members, the childminder's qualifications and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector discussed safeguarding and child protection issues with the childminder.  The inspector discussed the childminder's observations, assessments, planning and monitoring.

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who attend. This is good

Teaching is good. Children develop their independence and make choices with regard to their play. The childminder uses observations and assessments of children's progress to inform her planning. However, detailed information from parents, regarding children's existing skills, is not always included in initial assessments. This means the childminder is not using all the available information to ensure she has a complete picture of what children can already do, when they start. The childminder interacts well with children and extends their vocabulary by adding new words into their play. For example, as children play with toy farm animals, she names them and they repeat their names and the sounds that the animals make. Children thoroughly enjoy imaginative play; for example, they pretend to cook with play food. They make marks with pencils and crayons, and enjoy using stickers to help recognise numbers and letters. The childminder uses lots of visual

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who attend. This is good

prompts and posters to help children recognise different shapes and colours. As a result, all children make good progress, which helps them gain the skills needed to be ready for school.

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good

The childminder plans daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise and provides children with healthy meals and snacks. This means children are developing an understanding of the importance of a healthy lifestyle. The childminder constantly praises children for their efforts, so they are motivated and have good self-esteem. She is a good role model and encourages children to use their manners and take turns. The childminder reminds children to sit down when they are eating at the table. Consequently, children know what is expected of them and behave well. The childminder takes children to different groups in the community, so they learn to mix and get along with other children well. This also successfully prepares young children for the move on to school. Children's safety is given high priority by the childminder. She carries out regular checks on her home, so children can play and explore safely and confidently.

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provision is good

The childminder is aware of her responsibilities to supervise children and protect them from harm. She has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder has built good links with parents, and this ensures children's care needs are identified and quickly met. However, the childminder does not fully use the views of parents and children effectively to inform her plans for improving the provision. The childminder attends training courses and uses online resources and information to update her knowledge. In addition, the childminder actively participates in a local cluster group of other childminders, sharing ideas and good practice. Consequently, she is continually reviewing her practice and procedures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 317721 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 868457 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000. She lives in Bentley, near Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, 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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