Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 2015 28 October 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 childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She provides a wide range of activities which are linked to their interests and challenge them to develop their existing skills. Therefore, children are making good progress from their starting points and are developing the skills they need for moving on to school.  Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They behave well because the childminder gives them clear boundaries to follow.  The childminder is committed to her professional development and regularly attends relevant training courses, along with her assistant. As a result, the quality of care and teaching is good.  The childminder and her assistant have an excellent and up-to-date knowledge of good safeguarding practice. As a result, children are kept safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not always encouraged to make their own choices and develop their independence skills.  Sometimes children are not given enough time to think and respond before the childminder asks them another question.

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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

 further develop routines to encourage children to make their own choices, particularly at mealtimes, in order to develop their independence skills  provide children with enough time to think and respond before asking them further questions, so that they develop their communication and thinking skills further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at areas of the home and garden that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed planned activities and the childminder's interaction with the children.  The inspector talked to the childminder at appropriate times.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning and a range of other relevant documents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has created an exciting environment, both indoors and outdoors, for the children. They learn about different occupations and develop their imagination skills in the role-play area. For example, the childminder has created a post office where children take turns playing the customer or pretend to be a postal worker. Children learn about mathematical concepts as they weigh the parcels to find out which is the heaviest and observe the numbers on the scales. The childminder extends children's thinking and learning by asking them questions during play. However, sometimes the children are not given enough time to think and respond before she asks them another question. This limits their learning as they do not get time to communicate fully or explore their own ideas. The childminder has good systems in place to observe children's interests, likes and dislikes. She uses this knowledge to plan next steps for children's learning. Consequently,

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who attend. This is good

the children are engaged in play that interests them and they make good progress.

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good

The childminder has developed the outdoor area to provide varied learning experiences for the children. For example, children learn about the world which they live in as they plant their own fruit and vegetables. They explore the large tyres, experiment with filling and emptying containers in the water tray and dig in the sand pit. As a result, children's physical skills are developing well. The children are provided with a healthy and balanced diet. However, there are few opportunities for children to develop their independence skills at mealtimes. For example, older children are not able to choose where they want to sit or make choices about what they would like to eat or drink. Children are reminded to wash their hands before mealtimes and use their own personal towel to maintain cleanliness. Parent partnerships are well established. Children settle well as the childminder works with parents to find out about their individual needs. Children make strong relationships with

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good

the childminder and assistant, which promotes their emotional well-being. Parents receive a daily diary which includes ideas to support learning in the home environment.

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provision is good

The well-qualified childminder has a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage because she keeps up to date with new legislation. She uses this knowledge well to support her assistant in her training and development. This is done through regular appraisals and mentoring. The childminder has a process in place to assess children's progress, and plans next steps in learning to help close any gaps that are identified. She is well organised and has a clear range of policies and procedures that she shares with parents. Since her last inspection, she has developed a more detailed policy for administering medications and has begun to identify her strengths and weaknesses. This shows she is committed to improving her service and providing better outcomes for the children. Partnerships with schools and other settings are developing well. As a result, children are confident and well prepared for their move to school when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY410429 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 851092 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 October 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Balby, Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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