Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 April 2015 20 January 2012

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Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder has not maintained a valid paediatric first-aid certificate.  The strategies to involve other settings in sharing information are not always successful.  The childminder has not considered how to adapt the environment to fully support young children's growing physical skills.

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It has the following strengths

 The quality of teaching is good. The well-qualified childminder makes good use of questions, simple words and small sentences as she interacts with children. This helps to develop their communication and language skills. As a result, they develop the confidence to express their own ideas, wants and desires.  Children have a strong emotional bond with the childminder. They are happy and settled in her care. The childminder makes good use of everyday routines to help teach children about the importance of health, hygiene and physical activity.  The childminder provides parents with regular updates on their children's development and their general well-being. She also shares ideas with parents about how they can support their children's learning at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 obtain and maintain a current paediatric first-aid certificate.

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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

 build further on the new links with other settings children attend so that relevant information is more consistently shared  find more ways to help children who are beginning to try to pull themselves up to a standing position, in order to effectively support them in practising their developing physical skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure that they have an appropriate first-aid qualification (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure that they have an appropriate first-aid qualification (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures, certificates and suitability checks.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder works closely with parents from the very beginning. During settling-in visits, she gathers details about what children can do. This information is used alongside her own assessments, to plan effectively for their future learning. As a result, children develop the skills they need for school. The childminder helps children explore why something has happened. For example, when they have squashed too many grapes into a small space, she ponders out loud why the skin of a grape split. The childminder goes on to ask, 'I wonder what you can do?' Children take time to consider her question and then decide to remove some grapes. The childminder says, 'well done, they fit nicely now'. This helps children develop the skills they need to solve problems. The childminder has introduced new ideas to encourage children's interest in making marks. For example, she puts paint into plastic pockets and encourages children to draw with their fingers. Their

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who attend. This is good

enjoyment is extended as she introduces different implements to experiment with.

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good

The childminder provides children with a warm, homely environment. She ensures that children are able to independently access resources and equipment safely. As a result, children are well motivated and able to follow their own interests and ideas. The childminder has not taken full account of how to support children's growing physical skills as they show interest in standing. Children are confident and enjoy carrying out small tasks, such as helping to put toys away before their snack. They learn how to play safely because the childminder reminds them how to use tools, such as play knives correctly. The childminder talks to children about starting school. She ensures that everyday routines help them become competent in taking care of their own personal health and hygiene. Consequently, children are physically and emotionally prepared for school.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder understands her role and responsibilities of meeting the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. However, due to an administrative error she has not attended the correct first-aid course. Nevertheless, she has maintained an acceptable knowledge of first aid. As a result, this does not have an impact on children's well-being. Parents are provided regular updates on their children's development and she encourages parents to share information about what their children are learning at home. The childminder has begun to build relationships with other settings children attend. However, the strategies to ensure relevant information is shared are not always successful. The childminder knows what she does well and is aware of what she needs to do to improve outcomes for children. She attends training to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder is clear about the procedures to follow to ensure children are

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provision requires improvement

protected from abuse or neglect. This helps to safeguard children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY320299 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 820522 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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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 January 2012

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Telephone number

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