Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 June 2015 12 October 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

 Children make rapid progress in their learning and development because the childminder knows and understands their learning and development needs extremely well. She completes comprehensive and detailed observations and takes children's individual interests into account when planning for their development.  Children flourish and show enthusiasm in the vibrant and stimulating learning environments both indoors and outdoors. An abundance of high-quality resources effectively supports children's self-motivation and engagement in learning.  Parents are actively involved with their children's learning. The childminder has developed strong and meaningful partnerships with parents. Excellent two-way communication helps to promote continuity in care and learning.  Excellent links with the school and other early years providers help prepare children for their move to nursery and into school.  The childminder is constantly striving to develop her skills and knowledge by

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This provision is outstanding

undertaking training courses to enhance her professional development. For example, she has recently completed and implemented ideas from a 'Boring to brilliant' training course. As a result, children benefit from exceptional learning experiences.  The childminder is pro-active in developing the service she provides for children and their families. She evaluates her practice by consulting with parents and children effectively. She plans for developments that have a positive impact on the experiences of children in her care.  The childminder has a thorough understanding of her responsibilities to keep children protected from harm. Her policies, procedures and practice are effective in keeping children safe.

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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

 continue to work with parents to complement children's learning at home, for example, by developing story bags containing suggested activities for parents to do with their children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder engage in a range of learning activities, play and daily care routines with the children.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's learning records, comments and questionnaires from parents, and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and discussed her self-evaluation process and plans for future development.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder has a comprehensive knowledge of children's interests and identifies the next steps for their learning and development. She ensures excellent continuity for children's learning due to the outstanding partnerships with home and other settings that children attend. For instance, children who are learning about fairy tales at nursery have the opportunity to continue their play and learning in this area with the childminder. They spend time creating peg dolls of characters from the Cinderella story. Children then have the opportunity to use their dolls to recreate the story. When children decide to organise a wedding for the characters, they are encouraged to use their phonic knowledge to write a menu for the wedding banquet. They spend time thinking about what music and other props they might need to recreate the story. Children are confident to express their ideas and are given excellent support to extend their learning to the very highest level. A highly

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who attend. This is outstanding

effective communication book ensures excellent continuity between the childminder, parents and nursery. For instance, the childminder checks which letter sounds a child is currently learning in nursery. She writes this in the back of the book, so that the correct level of support and challenge can be given to the child at home and in her setting. The childminder is developing opportunities for children to take books and other resources home to enable them to continue their learning with their parents.

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outstanding

Children behave very well and the childminder helps them to understand each other's different needs. For example, an older child is asked to sing quietly and gently so that a younger child has the chance to get to sleep. The childminder is sensitive to the care needs of all children. She is alert to when a baby has had enough milk. She talks to the baby quietly and holds him close when he is showing signs of being tired. This helps to support the child's emotional development and helps nurture his security and feeling of confidence. The childminder encourages children to be independent and she teaches them healthy habits. For example, before an older child cuts up fruit for a snack, she independently washes her hands, explaining that she does this so she will not spread germs. The childminder provides healthy home-made meals and snacks for the children. The activities in the well-resourced outdoor environments, together with regular trips to

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outstanding

local parks, ensure that children's physical well-being is promoted effectively.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder attends local support and training sessions. As a result of recent training she has implemented a new system to monitor and track children's progress. This ensures she can identify and provide support for children who might not be making expected progress. Parents' questionnaires are overwhelmingly positive about the care and learning the children receive while with the childminder. Parents commend the childminder on the support she gives to them with issues, such as managing behaviour and helping their children to eat a wider variety of healthy foods.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY404874 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 874166 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 October 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010. She lives in Conisbrough, on the outskirts of Doncaster. Care is offered all year round from 7.30am until 6.20pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays and family holidays. She receives funding for free early education for children aged two-, three- and four-years-old.

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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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