Belk, Joanne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 October 2015 31 October 2011

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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 childminder provides a rich variety of resources and activities that are suitable for children of different ages and abilities. Children are able to self-select from the broad range that is available. They have very good opportunities to make choices and decisions about how they spend their time in her home.  Children are extremely happy and motivated as they play alongside each other and the childminder in this exciting and superbly resourced environment. All children explore and investigate outdoors with enthusiasm and excitement. This helps them to develop new skills and supports their well-being and enjoyment very effectively.  The childminder works well with parents and other settings to provide a consistent approach to children's learning. She finds out what children are learning in school and plans complementary activities to strengthen their knowledge even further.  The childminder and her assistants support children's emerging speech and

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This provision is good

communication skills very well. Babies benefit from sensitive and close interactions. Older children follow instructions involving several actions and answer questions about their experiences, using past, present and future forms accurately.  Children's mathematical understanding is very good. The childminder constantly talks to them about numbers and encourages them to count as they play. Children enjoy using malleable materials and are introduced to a variety of mathematical terms.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder and her assistants do not use opportunities well enough to teach children the importance of having a healthy diet.  The childminder has not yet devised an ambitious programme for ongoing professional development aimed at raising her knowledge and skills, and those of her assistants to an even higher level.

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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

 provide children with clear messages about why it is important to have a healthy diet and the reasons for eating healthy foods, to further support their learning and well- being  plan an astute programme of professional development that is aimed at raising the overall quality of practice to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and her assistants about their practice at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of all adults living at the premises.  The inspector sampled children's progress records, the childminder's self-evaluation documents, the registers of attendance and a range of other documents including safeguarding, and accident and medication records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have completed safeguarding training and successfully implement a range of policies and procedures to help keep children safe and to promote their well-being. The childminder conducts regular risk assessments so she can ensure that a safe environment is maintained for children. The childminder evaluates her practice, taking account of the views of her assistants, parents and children. She identifies strengths and areas for future development in order to refine the quality of the provision. The childminder uses her knowledge to effectively monitor the activities taking place to help ensure that all areas of learning are being covered. She evaluates children's engagement in activities and tracks the progress they are making. She is able to quickly identify any gaps in their learning and to swiftly support children where necessary. She attends mandatory training and finds

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

information online to update her knowledge.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder constantly observes children as they play and explore to identify what they are learning. She keeps children motivated and engaged, for example, while using home-made play dough. She gives them time to explore the feel and smell of the dough while gradually introducing different tools for rolling and cutting. She models moulding techniques to make different shapes and lengths which children are keen to copy and try for themselves. The childminder uses appropriate descriptive language to develop their speaking and understanding. All the while, she reflects on how she can enhance the activity, build on children's new interests and plan their next steps in learning. The childminder frequently shares examples of children's learning and development with parents.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is stimulating and welcoming. Children learn how to play well together and treat each other with respect from the consistent guidance and support they receive. Children demonstrate caring attitudes as they look after each other. They respond well to the childminder's praise and encouragement, and show that they feel secure and valued. The childminder and her assistants are positive role models for the children and all have consistent behavioural expectations for the children. Children are provided with a wide variety of healthy snacks and home-cooked meals to promote their good health. Children are taught good hygiene routines, such as handwashing before and after meals and when using the bathroom. Children are becoming independent learners, for example, through encouragement to feed themselves and when choosing toys. Children have good opportunities to be physically active in the childminder's garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder and her assistants help all children to make good progress based on their starting points. By the time children move on to school, they are able to manage their personal care independently and are ready to build on their developing knowledge of numbers, letters and early writing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY366548 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 863864 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 26

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 31 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Norton, Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family and bank holidays. The childminder works with a full-time assistant, who is the childminder's husband, and a part-time assistant.

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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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