Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 July 2015 16 January 2009

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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 childminder's practice is inspirational and worth sharing with others. Her commitment to achieving the highest level of care and learning for all children is exceptional. Consequently, excellence is achieved in all areas.  The childminder's meticulous observations, assessment and professional judgement give her a valuable insight into how each child learns best. This information informs her planning to meet the needs of each individual child. As a result, children's progression in their play is excellent.  Children gain a wealth of skills across all areas of learning. This means that they are exceptionally well prepared for their move on to school.  Children are extremely confident and self-assured because their personal needs are incredibly well met by the childminder. Parents report how their children have settled quickly and developed excellent emotional relationships with the childminder.

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder gives high priority to providing children with daily fresh air and physical activity which is fun. Children scream with pleasure as bubbles land on their head and as they jump and run, trying to catch them.  The childminder provides children with an extremely balanced menu that promotes their understanding of healthy food choices. Children make independent choices from a wide selection on offer.  Partnership working with parents is fully embedded so that interventions for children who need additional support are rapidly put in place. The childminder ensures inclusion through fun games where all children take part.  Children are highly safeguarded. The childminder is fully aware of her responsibilities to protect children's welfare.

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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

 consider enriching the outdoor environment, in order to promote children's literacy skills even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities outside and looked at other areas used for childminding, including the main play area.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector asked the childminder questions about her practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of all household members, and the childminder's qualifications. She also looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Teaching is exceptional. The childminder provides an outstanding range of learning opportunities for children. She reads books to children to link in with their current theme of holidays. The childminder uses different voices, to make stories exciting and fun. Children show their interest, imagination and enjoyment, copying actions to blow up the blue balloon like the character in the book. They display their excellent knowledge of shape and position. For example, children describe the balloon's position in the book as up and down, and its shape as a square. The childminder successfully extends children's creative learning. She provides bats made from paper plates and lollipop sticks and a range of pencils, so children can decorate them. The childminder presents children with a blue balloon. Children take it in turns with the childminder to hit the balloon with their bat. Their laughter is infectious as they count the number of times they can hit the balloon into

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outstanding

The childminder provides a highly stimulating environment, both indoors and outdoors. Children are incredibly happy and cheerful. Boys sing to themselves as they explore in the garden. Resources are accessible to promote children's spontaneous play. Children benefit from prolonged periods of uninterrupted time to play and experiment, which ensures that they stay focused on activities. For example, children work together outdoors to lay out their picnic blanket and line up their cups and plates. They use fresh produce, such as cabbage and carrots, which they put in their bowls to pretend to eat. Children have access to pens, chalk and water outdoors so that their developing and unplanned writing can be practised. Children's behaviour is impeccable, they show exceptionally mature and positive attitudes to others. For example, children share a bubble wand without being asked, saying to their friends, 'it's your turn now'. The childminder effectively supports children's

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outstanding

growing understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For instance, children explain that they have to telephone 999 if there is a fire at the childminder's home.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder understands and implements the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage to an extremely high standard. She attends a range of network and forum meetings, ensuring her practice is always current. The childminder is highly skilled and qualified. She is exceptionally keen to attend training so that she can continually create even better learning opportunities for children. Parents explain how brilliant she is. Highly effective partnerships between teachers and other early years providers are established. This means that children are supported extremely well during times of change. Accurate self-evaluation identifies how the childminder can improve her provision further. She recognises the value of enriching the outdoor area to enhance children's already excellent literacy skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 317804 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 872035 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Hatfield, Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 4. The childminder 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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