Evans, Karen Anne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 June 2015 7 July 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

 The children's emotional and physical well-being is supported well by the caring and nurturing childminder. As a result, children are confident and develop strong relationships.  Effective partnership working with parents means that there is continuity in children's learning between the provision and home, which contributes to the good progress children make.  There is an effective balance of child-initiated and adult-led activities. The childminder's photographic evidence shows how children take part in a wide range of activities that promote all areas of learning.  Children are encouraged to be independent and have age-appropriate self-care skills. They acquire good listening and communication skills so that they can talk confidently in group situations.  Children benefit from exciting and adventurous outings that successfully promote all areas of learning through outdoor play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The organisation of some of the toys and resources limits opportunities for children to be independent in their choices about their play.  The childminder does not regularly monitor the accurate assessment of children's 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

 enhance children's independence and self-choice for play, for example, by reviewing how some of the resources in the home are presented, to ensure that they are more accessible to children  monitor children's progress more frequently, so that any emerging gaps in development are swiftly identified to enable children to make the best possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities and carried out an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided in written testimonies.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's observation and assessment records, the register of attendance and sampled other documentation, including evidence of the suitability checks of adult household members.  The inspector and the childminder discussed the childminder's knowledge of safeguarding, promoting children's learning and how she evaluates her provision.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She plans age-appropriate activities that excite and challenge children. The quality of teaching is good and the childminder has a range of resources available for children. However, some of these are not easily accessible, reducing children's choices. During activities, the childminder uses mathematical language that relates to size, number and shape. For example, children discover the changes to pasta as they compare differences between dried pasta shapes and the cooked ones. The childminder uses good questioning during conversations and when playing with children. For instance, during a craft activity she asks the children what they will have to do to finish making their card. This encourages children to use their thinking skills and to develop confidence in sharing their ideas with others.

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good

The childminder meets with parents prior to children starting to attend. This helps her to gather a good range of information about children's individual care needs, routines, likes, dislikes and existing skills and capabilities. Transitions between home and the childminder's setting are managed well. As a result, children settle well and build trusting relationships with the childminder. The childminder ensures that children are independent in their self-care and have the skills they need to prepare them for future learning. Furthermore, children attend groups to develop their social skills and confidence. As a result, children are well prepared for the move to nursery and school. Children are well supervised and develop an understanding of how to keep themselves safe. Opportunities for children to learn about healthy lifestyles and the benefits of fresh air and exercise are promoted well.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities for safeguarding children and of the action to take if she has any concerns about their welfare. As a result, children are safe and secure in her care. The childminder has a suitable overview of the areas of learning and the experiences required to help children progress towards the early learning goals. However, she does not monitor the accurate assessments of children's progress regularly enough. This means that any emerging gaps in development are not swiftly identified in order to ensure that children make the best possible progress. The childminder is well qualified and demonstrates a good commitment to making ongoing improvements to the quality of care and learning for children. For example, she shares good practice and learns from other local childminders. The childminder has a good relationship with the local schools and talks to the staff about children's learning and

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provision is good

development. Parents are very happy with the care and learning their children receive.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY339739 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 857187 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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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in the Scawthorpe area of Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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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