Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 June 2015 22 April 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 quality of teaching is high and there is a rich learning environment, both inside and outside. As a result, children of all ages and abilities are active and interested learners, who confidently explore while following their own interests and ideas.  The childminder has a good working partnership with other early years professionals. She attends stay and play days at school with children and they also stay for lunch. Children become used to the new environment and the routines in school. Consequently, children are emotionally ready for the next stage in their learning.  The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues. This helps to keep children safe and protect them from harm.  Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals, and follow good hygiene routines. This helps to develop children's understanding of how to take care of themselves.  The childminder is focused on promoting children's communication skills. She

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This provision is good

constantly narrates what is happening and introduces new words to help children to extend their vocabulary. As a result, children are confident communicators.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Strategies used to encourage parents to share information about their children's learning at home 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

 enhance opportunities for parents to share information about what children are learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and the outdoor environment.  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 and a range of other documents, including certificates and suitability checks.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a very good understanding of how children learn through play. She knows the children very well and her assessments of children's progress are accurate. This helps her to plan effectively for children's individual learning needs. As a result, children develop the skills they need for school. The childminder makes excellent use of children's individual interests to ensure that she provides an environment that they find stimulating and exciting. Her interactions with children are very well timed and help her to promote their development in all areas of learning. For example, the childminder skilfully introduces mathematics into play when she talks about shape, number and size. The childminder encourages them to think things through and solve problems for themselves. When they struggle to build a track and ask for help, she questions them about whether they need straight pieces or junction pieces. The childminder encourages them to take time to look

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who attend. This is good

at their construction, and consider which pieces will work the best. Children feel a real sense of achievement as they find the pieces and complete the track.

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good

The childminder has good partnerships with parents who speak highly of the time and effort she gives to finding out about their children and their families. As a result, she meets children's care needs very well. The childminder has high expectations for good behaviour. She works very closely with parents to help children to understand that some behaviour is unacceptable. As a result, they learn to cooperate with others. Children are provided a wealth of experiences that effectively promotes their physical development. For example, they learn how to operate water equipment that creates waves, and talk about the movement of the water as it carries the boat along. Children learn to climb and enjoy games of throw and catch.

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provision is good

The childminder is committed to continued improvement. Since her last inspection she has improved her knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has also extended the activities and resources that help children to observe similarities and differences. For example, children dress in clothes from around the world and learn about the different festivals people celebrate. The childminder regularly shares information with parents about their children's progress. However, she is not as successful in encouraging them to share more information about children's learning at home. This means that the childminder is not always aware of their emerging skills, and therefore, cannot plan as precisely as possible to help them extend these skills. The childminder reflects on the quality of the care and education she provides, and seeks the views of parents and children. As a result, she identifies areas for improvement and seeks to address them. For

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provision is good

example, she is currently designing story sacks for children to take home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY311223 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 856693 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early years education for two-, three- and four-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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