Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 October 2015 6 May 2015

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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

 Since her last inspection the childminder has put in place clear plans for continuous improvement and shows the determination to develop her setting further. She evaluates her practice regularly and sets realistic targets to further develop her service.  The childminder establishes positive relationships with children. She promotes their emotional well-being and meets their individual needs well. She continually praises children's efforts and achievements. Consequently, children develop high levels of self- esteem and behave well.  The childminder provides a happy and welcoming environment where children are emotionally secure and make good progress in their learning.  The childminder has created partnerships with local schools and nurseries. She shares information regarding individual children's learning and promotes consistency between settings well.  Since her last inspection, the childminder has improved her systems for assessing

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This provision is good

children's progress. She has a good knowledge of children's interests and next steps in learning, and uses this successfully to plan future experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not give parents enough support to share information with her about what children are achieving at home. They are not fully involved in assessing their children's progress over time.

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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

 support parents more effectively to be involved in the assessment process and to share what they know about children's achievements at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as registers and qualification certificates, and discussed the childminder's development plans.  The inspector took account of parental views expressed in writing.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has made significant improvement since her last inspection. She has reflected on her practice and now carefully monitors children's learning and development. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Children are kept safe in the childminder's care. She knows how to make a referral if she has any concerns about a child and she is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder's home is safe and secure. She risk assesses her premises regularly and has a clear system for recording visitors to her home. The childminder has effective systems in place to keep parents updated with the progress their children are making. She is committed to engaging with parents so that they can guide their children's learning at home. The childminder regularly attends training courses to develop her professional knowledge and teaching skills. She has improved her understanding of how children learn and develop.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She knows their stage of development and plans for their individual next steps in learning. She regularly observes children and uses this information to inform her planning. Activities are based on children's interests. The childminder is very good at joining in play, which the children thoroughly enjoy. She listens to children with genuine interest and spends quality time interacting with them. She encourages discussion and promotes communication. Children develop good speech and language skills. Children explore a variety of natural objects. The childminder uses these to develop their interest in different textures and sensory experiences. The childminder names the objects, introducing children to new words. In addition, children learn to use their physical skills to work small tools. Their concentration skills are developing well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are nurtured and cared for in a safe and stimulating environment. The childminder ensures she meets the adult-to-child ratios at all times and keeps an accurate register of children. Good care practices are implemented well and further support children's well-being. The childminder gives children daily opportunities to explore in the garden and to benefit from plenty of physical activities. She provides further activities within the local community and gives children additional opportunities to socialise and to enhance their physical skills. The childminder understands the importance of teaching children about following a healthy lifestyle. Children are taught how to keep themselves safe and healthy. They learn to wash their hands and to take care of their own hygiene, appropriate to their age.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. Assessments are accurate and show that children progress well from their starting points. Children are gaining the skills required for when they move on to their next stages in learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 317707 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 1014950 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in the Rossington area of Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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