Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 October 2015 7 April 2010

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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

 The quality of teaching is consistently good. Children play with a range of good quality toys and resources. The childminder provides children with a varied range of learning experiences which sets appropriate levels of challenge and give them the motivation to learn more.  The childminder has an excellent understanding of how to support children's confidence and self-esteem. She ensures that children are able to develop their independence in ways that are meaningful for their age and stage of development.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder teaches children to take turns as they play together and as they engage in daily activities.  Partnerships with other settings that children attend are strong. There is an excellent two-way flow of communication which means children's needs are well known and catered for.  The childminder effectively evaluates her provision in order to secure continuous

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This provision is good

improvement to the service she provides for children and their families.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always identify, or share with parents, the precise next steps which children need to achieve, in order for them to make the best possible progress.

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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

 develop more effective strategies to precisely identify children's next steps in learning and provide further ways to share this information with parents.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation, policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the home.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector took account of the views of parents as provided in written documentation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding children are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the actions she needs to take to keep children safe from harm. The childminder is effective in her self-evaluation and uses various systems to reflect upon her practice and identify areas for improvements. This extends to monitoring the educational programmes to ensure that children are accessing all areas of learning. She ensures all her statutory training is up to date and seeks out further local training to update her knowledge and skills. For example, since her last inspection she has increased her knowledge about inclusive practice. This has influenced her self-evaluation, policies and practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn and develop. She is particularly skilled in supporting children's communication and language development. She provides the time and opportunities for children to talk to her and to each other. The childminder is skilled at interpreting and encouraging young children's language skills, giving them encouragement as they try out new words and sounds and begin to make themselves understood. Children engage in physical activities in the garden and socialise well in their community. The childminder carries out regular assessments which she shares with parents. She uses these assessments to track children's progress and to make plans for the next steps in their learning. However, the next steps which she identifies are not always sharply focused on the key skills which the children need to develop. The childminder does not consistently share the next steps for learning and development with

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

parents. This means that continuity for children's learning is not yet outstanding.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has built warm and secure relationships with the children she cares for. She is kind and caring in her interactions with children, who show that they feel very comfortable in her care. The childminder is a positive role model. She sets high expectations about how children should care for their toys and their learning environment. For example, she encourages children from a young age to help tidy things away into the right places. The childminder fosters children's independence skills exceptionally well. For example, she praises and encourages children as they find belongings they need from their bag. This boosts their self-esteem and confidence, and helps prepare children for the next stage in their learning. All areas of the home used for childminding are safe and well organised. The childminder and children follow good hygiene routines and risk assessment is thorough and effective.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing at levels typical for their age and in some areas exceeding expectations. The childminder's assessments show children are making good progress across all areas of learning. Children have good opportunities to develop their listening and communication skills and are encouraged in their independence. These are important skills for them to have, in preparation for when they start school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY339864 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 862836 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 April 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Conisbrough, near Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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