Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 August 2015 26 September 2011

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

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: Inadequate 4

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder is not able to provide evidence that she holds a current paediatric first- aid qualification.  The planning and organisation of some adult-led group activities is not fully effective to meet the needs of all children.  The childminder is not always consistent in her management of children's behaviour.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides the children with a good range of stimulating and fun play and learning opportunities both in the home and away from the setting.  The quality of teaching is good. This contributes to the good progress children make and helps to prepare them for the next stage in their learning and the move on to nursery and school.  The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues. She has attended safeguarding training and is clear about how to record and report concerns about a child in her care.  The childminder has good partnerships with parents. She shares lots of information with them about their children's stage of development and how this can be supported further 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

 ensure that a current paediatric first-aid certificate is in place.

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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

 improve the planning and organisation of adult-led group activities  enhance behaviour management strategies to ensure a consistent approach.

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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

 provide evidence of the completion of an appropriate first-aid qualification (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  provide evidence of the completion of an appropriate first-aid qualification (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children playing in the garden and the summerhouse.  The inspector talked to the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of the childminder's documentation, including policies and procedures, training certificates and self-evaluation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults in the home and the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector acknowledged the views of the parents through written testimonials and those spoken to on the day of the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

Overall, children make good progress in their learning and development through the interaction and support they receive from the childminder. She provides freely accessible activities which are fun and appealing to children and which offer them learning opportunities both indoors and outside. However, some adult-led group activities, such as making play dough, are less well thought out and planned. For example, the childminder is not fully prepared for the activity because all the resources and equipment needed are not readily available. As a result, some children begin to lose interest in the activity and start to display unwanted behaviour. Although the childminder works hard to re-engage children, her management of their behaviour is not always consistent and some children receive mixed messages. Children do, however, show their delight and interest once the play dough is made. They choose resources to mould and shape the dough, using their

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who attend. This is good

own imaginations and design skills. The childminder regularly observes children and uses a range of assessments to monitor their progress and identify any gaps in their learning.

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inadequate

Children are happy and settled and enjoy being with the childminder, who creates a welcoming and inviting environment. This contributes to children developing confidence and forming positive relationships. The childminder arranges good opportunities for children to mix socially with other children. She encourages children to develop their self- care skills, such as washing their hands before they eat. The childminder provides a good range of healthy, freshly prepared, home-cooked meals and free access to drinks. Children have daily access to outdoor play, which contributes to their physical development. They have fun, test their skills and learn at local facilities, such as farms and parks. Children are reminded to use good manners and share as they play. The childminder ensures that her home is safe, although the lack of a first-aid certificate means that she cannot demonstrate that she fully protects children. Children learn about keeping themselves

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inadequate

safe, for example, they practise the emergency evacuation drill and learn how to cross the road safely.

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provision is inadequate

The childminder has a secure understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She attends training courses and works closely with another childminder to keep her knowledge up to date. The well-qualified childminder uses her knowledge to support and promote children's development and overall well-being. However, she is unable to provide evidence of a current first-aid qualification, in order to demonstrate up-to-date training in treating children in case of accidents and injuries. The childminder uses the Ofsted self- evaluation form as the basis for her improvement plans. She includes the views of parents and children in her evaluations. The childminder sets herself targets to strive towards continually enhancing her overall practice. For example, she has highlighted plans to further develop the organisation of her documentation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417699 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 851857 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in 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 recognised 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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