Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 May 2015 10 September 2010

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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 making good progress in their learning and development. They are provided with a mix of adult-led and child-initiated activities. The childminder uses photographic evidence to show how children take part in a range of activities that cover all areas of learning.  Children show how they have formed secure relationships with the childminder, enjoying his company in their play.  The childminder provides a welcoming, home-from-home environment. Children show how they have settled well and feel secure, confidently moving around the playroom selecting resources.  The childminder has a good understanding of his responsibilities to keep children safe. He carries out daily health and safety checks before children arrive.  The childminder shares good information with parents, keeping them up to date with news about their child's daily achievements. Parents continue activities at home, which supports their child's learning and the good progress they make.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not always given enough time to consider and answer questions, to promote their understanding of shape further.  Children are not always well supported to be creative, particularly when they play outdoors.

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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

 improve the range of materials and media outside, to inspire children's creativity  build further on children's good mathematical knowledge, by allowing them more time to consider and respond to questions, to further extend their understanding and recognition of shape.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main playroom and looked at other areas used for childminding, including outside.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector asked the childminder questions about his practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and the childminder's qualifications. She also discussed with the childminder how he reflects on his practice to make improvements.  The inspector took account of the parents' written views on the quality of the provision.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. He organises good activities to promote children's sharing skills. Children take it in turns to put their pretend pieces of mushrooms and pepperoni on their pizza. They count from one to six, tallying up the number of pizza pieces. The quality of teaching is good. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. He introduces words to extend children's vocabulary. For example, the childminder explains that another word for pieces is segments and an alternative word for swap is exchange. Children enjoy singing songs and copying actions. The childminder provides props such as, a spider, a star and a glove puppet to encourage children to listen and respond to actions. Children listen and follow instructions, as they turn pieces of puzzles around so that they fit into the correct shape. The childminder shows children pictures of

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who attend. This is good

shapes and asks them to name them. However, at times, the childminder does not leave enough time for children to consider and verbalise their own response, so they do not have the opportunity to fully build on their good mathematical knowledge.

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good

Children are happy and self-assured. They display their ability to do things for themselves, washing their hands independently before food and after toileting. The childminder provides children with nutritious snacks and meals, which meet their individual dietary needs. He talks with children at mealtimes about their food likes and dislikes. Children explain that they like strawberries, which are red, cucumber that is green and talk about how monkeys eat bananas. Children's behaviour is age appropriate. The childminder is a good role model. He talks to children about how some of their actions can hurt their friends. Children benefit from physical activity, as they go on outings to local farms and parks. They learn about their community and gain confidence in social situations away from the childminder's home. This helps to prepare them emotionally for their move on to school. Children have opportunities to make marks in sand and water outside. However,

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good

there are few opportunities for children to be creative when they play outside. This is because children do not always have access to an interesting range of materials and media.

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provision is good

The childminder is fully aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. He knows the action to take to manage any concerns about a child in his care. The childminder is well qualified and experienced, and this has a positive impact on the care and learning he provides. He has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. He completes observations of children and plans for their next steps in learning. The childminder tracks their progress to identify any gaps in learning. Assessments show that children are at the expected levels of development for their age. The childminder reflects on his practice to identify what is working well and what needs to improve.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY405770 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 850694 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 September 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Balby, Doncaster. He operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with another registered childminder. He holds a relevant 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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