Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 November 2015 25 January 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 completes regular reviews of her practice. She involves parents and children, which gives her a good overview of her strengths and weaknesses. The childminder and her assistant access professional development opportunities to support the drive for improvement and continually raise the quality of teaching.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and knows that children progress at different rates. She involves parents in monitoring children's learning and development. This ensures assessments are accurate and any gaps in children's learning are quickly addressed.  The childminder uses information from assessments to plan a wide range of activities that capture children's interests. Children are stimulated to learn, which means they make good progress in all areas of learning and development.  Children settle easily into this welcoming environment. Photographs and displays of

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This provision is good

their work give them a sense of belonging. They are happy and confident as they play.  The childminder promotes children's understanding of the wider world. She helps them to understand equality and diversity in society and teaches them to respect other people's differences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not have fully effective systems in place for sharing information about children's progress with other providers. As a result, continuity in children's learning is not always supported.  The childminder and her assistant miss opportunities to help children make connections between their different learning experiences.

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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

 build on partnerships with other providers to share information about children's learning to promote continuity for children who also attend other settings  help children to make connections between their learning experiences to enhance their understanding of the world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, one of her assistants and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to a parent and took account of their views.  The inspector looked at children's records, discussed planning, and looked at a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures her assistants understand their responsibilities and all adults know how to respond promptly to any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder shares policies and procedures with parents so they have a good understanding of the service she provides. The childminder has suitable systems in place for ensuring she keeps up to date with current guidance. She works with her assistant to provide a wide range of stimulating experiences that support children's development. Parents are involved in assessing their children's development and the childminder supports them to continue their children's learning at home. All children are making good progress towards the early learning goals.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder finds out what children already know and can do when they come into her care. She completes observations of children's progress and works with parents to determine next steps in children's learning. She uses the information to plan activities that are based on an accurate assessment of children's skills and abilities. A strong focus on developing their communication and language skills means all children make very good progress in this area of learning. The childminder and her assistant respond to children's attempts at language, pronouncing words correctly for them. Children enjoy sharing stories based on their favourite characters. The childminder teaches them how to handle books and uses the pictures to help them understand the story. Children enjoy using small-world toys to develop their own storylines. The childminder and her assistant listen as they share their thoughts and ideas but do not encourage them to make links between

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

their different learning experiences to extend their learning. Children develop early mathematical skills as they begin to explore numbers during their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is welcoming. Parents comment that the childminder is well organised and activities are planned well. She promotes children's self-esteem and confidence, which helps them to develop firm friendships that continue when they move on to school. The childminder supports children's understanding of the need for safety. She helps them to consider and manage some risks during their play, such as using play equipment for climbing. Good hygiene is promoted through daily routines. Children's independence in self-care is promoted in preparation for the move to nursery school. The childminder encourages children to make healthy choices about the food they eat and teaches them about the importance of outdoor play. The childminder and her assistant teach children to use good manners and promote positive behaviour effectively.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder has high expectations for all children. They make good progress from their initial starting points. They are confident and self-assured as they make decisions about their play in the well-resourced environment. This means children develop the skills they need for the eventual move to school and are well prepared for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318018 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 872043 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in the Armthorpe area of Doncaster. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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