Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 June 2015 16 September 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 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

 Children are extremely well prepared for school or the next stage of their learning. The childminder has an excellent understanding of how children learn and the quality of her teaching is outstanding. She ensures a consistent approach to meeting children's individual learning needs is implemented and monitors children's progress.  The childminder is well qualified and attends a wealth of relevant training. She reads information on different childcare subjects and organises training for other childcare professionals. This has a very positive impact on the quality of the provision overall.  Children behave very well because the childminder sensitively supports them to understand rules and boundaries. Her home is exceptionally well organised with a highly stimulating, exciting learning environment both indoors and outdoors. Consequently, children play well together in a very social and calm environment.

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder performs highly effective self-evaluation that takes account of the views of the children and their parents. The childminder is committed to achieving excellence and to making ongoing improvements to her practice.  Partnerships with parents are very well established. The childminder undertakes thorough observations and involves parents in their children's learning at every opportunity. She works closely with parents to help children to achieve targets.  The childminder has a strong commitment to working in partnership with parents and other professionals, such as the nursery and Reception class teachers. This effectively contributes to the high quality of children's care, learning and development.  Safeguarding is central to the childminder's practice. Consequently, children are protected at all times.  The childminder is passionate about children reaching their full potential and works

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This provision is outstanding

exceptionally hard to ensure they make rapid progress. She continually monitors the practice of her assistants to ensure the quality of their work is exemplary.

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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 inviting all adults working with the children to observe practice and appraise each other, and use the feedback to enhance the already exceptional childminding provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to, and interacted with, the childminder, her co-childminder, and her assistant and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector toured all the areas used for childminding. The inspector also conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications, and evidence of the suitability of all adults living and working on the premises.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documentation, including policies, procedures, self-evaluation and plans for development.  The inspector took account of the views of the parents through questionnaires and letters provided for the inspection.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of how to promote children's learning through play. In-depth observations, personalised play plans and assessments are used to identify children's starting points, ongoing progress and next steps in learning. The childminder supports parents to actively contribute their observations to support her own observations. This ensures that each child is effectively challenged through a rich, varied and imaginative range of exciting activities. This contributes greatly to the exceptional progress children make. Children thrive and are stimulated to learn in this very welcoming, child-focused environment. The childminder excels at supporting children's early literacy skills. For example, children are animated and fully engrossed as they listen to a well- known story. The innovative co-childminder uses enthusiastic refrains in the story, that captivate and enthrall the children, inspiring their imaginations. Children develop their

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who attend. This is outstanding

understanding of mathematical concepts during their play. They show great interest in the outdoor mud kitchen as they mix in saucepans and fill bun trays. The childminder expertly promotes counting and the concept of measurement, as they talk about how many they are making. Children carefully watch different coloured tablets fizz away in the water, and become excited as the childminder skilfully supports them to recognise the colour. This shows that children have many playful opportunities to explore and investigate, which increases their interests and learning even further.

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outstanding

The childminder nurtures children's personal, social and emotional development exceptionally well. She is an excellent role model and is patient and sensitive to children's needs. The childminder uses constant praise to encourage children, supporting their self- esteem and building their confidence. Her interactions are extremely warm, gentle and highly responsive. As a result, children develop secure, very strong and positive attachments with her and the adults working alongside her. This in turn motivates children to learn and confidently explore their environment. Children have full access to well- chosen and high-quality equipment inside and outside.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder is highly successful in implementing the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. High priority is given to safeguarding. Robust policies and risk assessments ensure children are able to explore and play in a safe environment at all times. The childminder has completed the relevant checks on her qualified assistants; inductions and appraisal systems are in place. She regularly shares good practice with other childminders and her assistants. For example she organises training, staff meetings and meetings with other professionals, such as teachers at the local school. However, the childminder has not fully considered other ways to maximise this strong teamwork. For example, she has not asked childminding colleagues to observe and feedback on each other's practice so as to build on their already exceptional skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 317700 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 847734 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 38

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995 and lives in Hatfield, Doncaster. She works alongside her husband, who is also registered as a childminder. The childminder also works alongside an assistant each day. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 5. Her husband and both assistants employed hold appropriate childcare qualifications at level 3. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. 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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