Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 July 2015 22 June 2011

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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

 All children make good progress. This is because the childminder carries out accurate assessments to help her identify and plan for children's individual learning and development needs.  Children's communication and language skills are good. They talk enthusiastically about their day and share home experiences. The childminder interacts well to ask questions, encourage purposeful discussion and extend children's vocabulary.  The childminder meets children's needs well by maintaining a balance of child-initiated and adult-planned activities. This creates a relaxed atmosphere in which children choose what they will do and where they will play.  Children are settled, happy and ready to learn due to the childminder's gentle and reassuring care.  Behaviour management is good. Children learn to respect each other, share and take turns. The childminder praises positive behaviour. She gently reminds children of the

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This provision is good

rules, which helps them to understand how to behave.  The childminder updates her child protection training and understands the local safeguarding procedures. This means that she is confident to follow these if she has any concerns about a child.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not effectively involve parents and children when evaluating what she does well, and what can be improved.

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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

 regularly consult with parents and children to gain their opinions of the care and learning provided, and use this information to set targets for future improvements.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and outdoors.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector discussed the self-evaluation, action planning and children's learning with the childminder, and looked at a selection of children's records, suitability checks and qualification certificates.  The inspector considered the views of parents, through testimonials they have written to the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder plans activities based on children's interests. She talks with parents and makes her own observations to determine children's play preferences. As a result, children enjoy their time with the childminder and are motivated to learn. The childminder works well with parents to establish children's starting points and monitor their progress effectively. As a result, children make good progress. Children play with small figures and vehicles, and enjoy role play as they use their imaginations. The childminder helps them learn to develop their vocabulary, by gently correcting words they mispronounce and by asking them questions during their play. By having a greater focus upon learning letters, numbers and colours, the childminder helps children to gain the skills they need for their future learning. The childminder works closely with other settings that children attend. She regularly shares information about children's care, learning and development.

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who attend. This is good

Consequently, children benefit from continuity in their learning.

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good

Children are happy and content in the childminder's care. She puts a lot of thought into preparing them for starting school. By teaching children self-help skills, such as using the toilet and dressing, the childminder helps them to become independent. Children follow the childminder's positive example and are polite, helpful, kind to others and well mannered. The childminder's home is spacious, welcoming and stimulating. It is well organised to support children's all-round development, meaning they move freely indoors and outdoors and select favourite toys and equipment as and when they wish. Children eat healthy snacks and the childminder reminds them about drinking water throughout the day, especially when the weather is warm. Children are active and enjoy exercise as part of their everyday routines. This effectively teaches them about how to care for their bodies.

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provision is good

The childminder has a childcare qualification and uses her good knowledge to plan for children's learning. She understands the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and reviews the care she provides. Following the last inspection, the childminder has developed methods for sharing information with other settings that children attend to prepare children for starting school. The childminder continues to develop her professional knowledge through her own research and by attending short courses. She regularly reviews her practice and sets herself targets for continuous improvement. However, she does not routinely involve parents and children in this process to ensure that their views are taken into account and that improvements are therefore, well targeted. She carries out risk assessments at home and when going on outings. This means that she is able to identify and minimise any risks that children might encounter.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY416848 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 851767 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 June 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She 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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