Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 June 2015 14 June 2010

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching is outstanding. Children are provided with a wide range of high- quality learning experiences, which are individually tailored to their needs. As a result, children are enthusiastic, highly engaged and motivated to learn.  Children have exemplary support to develop literacy and communication skills. They are inquisitive and speak out to ask and answer questions. Consequently, children are highly confident in their interactions with adults and each other.  The childminder uses skilful questioning to help children to share their knowledge and ideas. He listens to them and enhances their learning, by taking advantage of spontaneous opportunities to capture their interest and extend their learning further.  Children form strong bonds and attachments with the childminder and his assistant. Children display extremely good levels of behaviour, confidence and self-esteem, as they help with small tasks and take part in a range of interesting activities, in and

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This provision is outstanding

outside.  Partnerships with parents are excellent. The childminder shares information about children's progress and helps parents to support their learning.  Children are safeguarded very well. This is because the childminder fully understands his duty to protect children from harm. In addition, risk assessments and well-organised environment mean children explore their surroundings safely.  The childminder has excellent knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. As a result, children's individual needs and stages of development are carefully planned for, and all children make rapid progress from their starting points.  The qualified childminder is highly motivated to further improve his skills. He accesses regular training to enhance his knowledge, and consistently shares information with his assistants to support their continued professional development. This in turn inspires

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This provision is outstanding

them to undertake more training, fostering a culture of mutual support and 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

 enhance the already first-rate practice achieved even further, for example, by providing opportunities for all adults working with children to observe, evaluate and appraise each other's practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's and the assistant's interactions with the children. She also spoke to the childminder, assistant and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding, including the playroom, kitchen, downstairs toilet and garden.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training certificates, including evidence of the childminder's suitability, and the suitability of all people living and working on the premises.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form, and a selection of risk assessments and policy documents, including the safeguarding policy and procedures.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. She also looked at the childminder's planning documentation, children's learning and development files and assessment records.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of what the children know and can do. He ensures that activities are tailored to support children's individual learning needs. The childminder carries out accurate and precise observations and assessments of children's development. He uses effective ways to encourage parents to contribute towards the assessments of their children's learning and development. Children hold superb conversations during their play and elaborate on their ideas. The childminder follows children's lead, as they talk about their interests. He constantly engages children in conversation as they play, so they develop a good range of vocabulary. The childminder listens carefully to children, and then sensitively repeats words back to them so they hear the correct pronunciation. Children are actively encouraged to recognise letters and write their name, and familiar names. This means children's communication, and early literacy

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who attend. This is outstanding

and writing skills are significantly enhanced. Children show enthusiasm for their own ideas, such as investigating and playing in the sand. The childminder uses this interest successfully to enhance children's next steps in learning. For example, he promotes sharing the toys, by encouraging children to pass them to their friends. This helps children to listen to others and concentrate, and fosters excellent relationships.

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outstanding

Children demonstrate very high levels of confidence and self-esteem. They take care of many of their own care needs, such as toileting and washing their hands. They help to set the table, prepare meals and snacks. Children learn how to cut pieces of fruit safely, as the childminder talks to them about how to stay safe when using knives. Children freely choose whether to play indoors or outdoors throughout the day. As a result, children's independence is fully embedded in daily routines and activities. The childminder ensures there is a wealth of experiences available for children to develop their physical skills. He prepares children exceptionally well for starting school. The childminder effectively works with parents and other professionals, such as teachers to provide excellent continuity for children's well-being and their learning.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder delivers the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage to an outstanding level, within his home environment. He has thorough systems in place to monitor his provision and children's progress. This means he constantly looks to implement new ideas or improvements. Parents speak highly of the childminder and the setting. Assistants are given contracts, and references are sought, inductions and appraisals are completed. Ongoing suitability is supported through effective supervisions of the assistants and training offered. They hold monthly staff meetings to discuss and share best practice. There is room to enhance on the already outstanding practice, by providing opportunities for the childminder and the assistants to observe, and appraise each other while working together.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY402619 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 874124 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 38

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 June 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and live in Hatfield. He works with his wife, who is also a registered childminder. The childminder also works alongside an assistant each day. He and the two assistants employed hold an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. He 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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