Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 September 2015 6 October 2008

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 Children make good progress. The childminder carefully observes children's learning to make accurate assessments of what they can do. She then identifies exactly what they need to learn next.  The childminder communicates effectively with parents. She shares details about children's learning and parents provide information about what children do at home.  Children enjoy a broad range of experiences. The childminder tracks children's development and regularly checks they are making progress across all areas of learning.  The childminder provides a stimulating environment. Resources are interesting and capture children's attention. As a result, children are keen to play and learn.  Children form very secure attachments to the childminder. Their independence and confidence is effectively promoted during play and routines.  The children are well behaved and learn to respect each other. The childminder is a

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This provision is good

good role model and children demonstrate they can be kind and helpful to others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Plans for improvement are not always rigorous enough to maintain and continually develop the quality of teaching to an outstanding level. The childminder has not used sharp evaluations of her practice to inform a focused programme of ongoing professional development.  The childminder is not always highly responsive to children's ideas and what fascinates them during activities.

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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

 strengthen professional development so that it supports a deeper understanding of how children learn  enhance teaching so it builds on children's ideas during activities and supports them to develop critical-thinking skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector asked the childminder questions about her practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members, and the childminder's qualifications. She also looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form and discussed her improvement plan.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder thoroughly reviews all aspects of her provision. The assessment of children's learning is used effectively to identify any areas where children are not making the expected progress. The childminder then provides targeted activities and additional support for children, including seeking advice from other professionals. The childminder continually evaluates her environment. Recent improvements to the garden allow children to enjoy learning outside all year round. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants attend training and are confident in recognising concerns about children's welfare. The childminder is well qualified and demonstrates consistently strong teaching. However, her professional development has not further developed her understanding of how children learn. As a result, the quality of teaching has not been continuously reviewed and improved to maintain it at the highest level.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows individual children well and what skills they need to develop for their next stage in learning. Children's next steps in learning are integrated into everything the childminder does. She understands how different children like to learn and varies her teaching methods for them. For example, she uses her voice to engage babies and simplifies her language for toddlers. The childminder prioritises support for children's communication and social skills. Children respond well and as they quickly learn new words and sounds. Although teaching is good, the childminder does not always adapt her approach during an activity in response to children's interests. Children absorbed in experimenting are not always effectively challenged by the childminder to develop and extend what they are doing. The childminder uses a range of methods to communicate with parents about children's care routines and learning. Parents highly value the quality

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

of the service the childminder provides.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

All children are welcomed into the childminder's home and are valued as individuals. The childminder is perceptive to children's needs and they are made to feel secure. Children are quickly soothed by the childminder's cuddles and they return to playing confidently. The youngest children demonstrate their independence as they fetch their shoes, feed themselves and choose their own toys. Children are excited to start playing because the childminder has carefully planned imaginative resources and experiences. These include learning about different cultures beyond their own community. Older children learn from the childminder how to speak nicely to other children and share. They enjoy helping care for the younger babies.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder's thorough assessments of children's learning show they make good progress from their starting points. Children who start below expectations for their age are catching up, especially with their communication skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY248337 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 848354 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 14 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 October 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Doncaster. She operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder and one assistant hold appropriate qualifications 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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