Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 September 2015 27 June 2011

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 The well-qualified childminder uses her knowledge of what children can do and what they need to learn next to plan effectively for their individual learning needs.  Children settle quickly because their care needs are effectively met and their routines remain familiar.  The childminder supports children's learning through well-timed questions that encourage them to think things through. She waits patiently for them to answer. This builds their confidence and aids their learning well.  The childminder provides a homely environment that children find welcoming. The environment, resources and equipment are checked to ensure they remain suitable for children to use. The home is secure and well maintained.  The childminder is a good role model. She is patient as she teaches children the difference between right and wrong. Children are well behaved and learn how to cooperate with others.  The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. This

p.1

This provision is good

helps her to successfully promote children's learning, development and care.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder overlooks opportunities to help children build further on their vocabulary.  The childminder is not fully exploring all opportunities to promote her professional development, so that she continues to improve her teaching skills for the benefit of children.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 help children to refine their use and pronunciation of more complex words  develop a targeted programme of professional development that promotes highly skilled teaching practice and increases the potential for children to make the best possible progress.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and the outdoor environment.  The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documentation, including training certificates and suitability checks.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in the childminder's questionnaires.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding arrangements are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and the procedures to follow to help her protect children from abuse or neglect. The childminder has a strong partnership with parents. They praise the positive impact she has had on their children's care and learning. The childminder reflects on the quality of her practice and knows what she does well. Since her last inspection, the childminder has maintained a valid first-aid qualification and reviewed her policies and procedures. This has had a positive impact on children's care and well-being. The childminder has no current plans to explore other ways of building on her good teaching skills. As a result, arrangements are not yet effective enough to promote highly skilled teaching practice, so that children make even better progress.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She is focused on keeping children motivated and interested in learning as they play. They develop their early writing skills when they are encouraged to draw lines and circles, then trace the letters of their name. Children listen carefully to a favourite story. The childminder points to the different words and illustrations, encouraging children to link the words with what they can see. Children use blocks to build a tower. The childminder asks them questions to help them to think about why it is falling down and what they can do to stop it. She effectively helps children develop the skills to solve problems. The teaching is good but the childminder sometimes overlooks opportunities to help children extend their vocabulary. For example, she does not always help children to refine their use and pronunciation of more complex words.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have a strong emotional bond with the childminder. Children feel safe and secure. They seek cuddles for reassurance and at other times, as a show of affection. Children are well behaved and learning to be responsible. They complete small tasks, such as helping to tidy toys away and clearing the table. The childminder works closely with parents to help children develop the skills to attend to their own personal care. Children wash their hands before eating and brush their teeth after meals. The childminder provides children with lots of opportunities to learn about the world around them. They visit wildlife parks and take the family dogs on walks in the local community.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

The childminder quickly establishes detailed information about what children know, understand and can do. This helps her to plan effectively from the beginning. The childminder has good links with schools children attend. She is committed to engaging teachers and parents in her preparations to help children be emotionally ready for school. The exchange of information remains consistent and includes sharing details of children's progress and how each of them can continue to contribute to their ongoing development. All children make good progress in their learning.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 317986 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 872042 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 4 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

p.4

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 June 2011

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in Branton, near Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

p.4

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.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5