Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 November 2015 3 June 2009

p.1

This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

p.1

This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

p.1

This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

p.1

This provision is outstanding

 The childminder is extremely successful in her pursuit of excellence. She participates in highly focused professional development that results in outstanding teaching and superb outcomes for children.  The childminder consistently uses very high-quality teaching that is based on an expert knowledge of how children learn. She is extremely responsive to children's ideas during play and successfully extends their investigations. As a result, children make rapid progress in their learning.  Exceptionally effective partnerships with parents and other settings children attend help children to thrive. The childminder continuously shares and collects detailed information about all aspects of children's care and learning.  High-quality observations and assessments of children are regular, focused and accurate. The childminder has very high expectations of what children can do and meticulously plans imaginative, varied and challenging experiences.

p.1

This provision is outstanding

 The childminder's self-evaluation is rigorous and comprehensive. A detailed action plan is informed by thorough monitoring of children's progress and parents' views.  The environment is highly stimulating and the resources provided are exceptional. They are very successful in motivating children to think for themselves, develop their imaginations and lead their own investigations.  Children's personal, social and emotional development is central to everything the childminder does. She is highly skilled and sensitive to children's needs. They all form secure attachments and show high levels of self-esteem and confidence.  Children demonstrate superb behaviour and respect for others. They are exceptionally cooperative and brilliant at independently managing their own hygiene routines.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 continue to extend the already successful use of high-quality resources that support children's investigations and imaginations.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has 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 from information included in the childminder's own parent survey.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder has very high expectations of herself and what children can achieve. All the requirements are implemented to the very highest standard. The childminder successfully drives improvements through incisive evaluation and effective professional development. Since her last inspection, the childminder has completed a relevant foundation degree. She expertly puts theory into practice so that teaching and learning are outstanding. Children's progress is continually reviewed and discussed with parents. Gaps in children's learning are very quickly identified. The childminder implements strategies immediately to work with parents and other professionals, and access additional training. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Detailed training ensures that the childminder knows how to take swift action in a wide range of different situations.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children of all ages have their learning superbly supported by the childminder. Detailed observations enable the childminder to reflect on both what children achieve and how they learn. She expertly uses this information to plan rich experiences that challenge children. For example, children are offered really interesting materials and objects to keep them highly motivated as they practise using scissors. The childminder has an excellent understanding of how to support children's rapid development. Activities are thoroughly planned to meet children's specific needs and extend their thinking skills. For example, children become absorbed in tipping and pouring experiments. They refine their physical skills and the childminder's superb teaching responds to children's own investigations. The childminder skilfully works with children to think about what might happen next and why.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The exceptional behaviour of the youngest children demonstrates the strong skills the childminder has in supporting children's personal development. Children understand routines and are highly cooperative. They quickly help to prepare lunch and explain how they wash their hands. Children's manners are excellent. They show respect for each other and are attentive to others' needs during meals. The childminder has very high expectations of what children can do for themselves and children relish their responsibilities. The inside environment has been meticulously planned in response to training and insightful evaluation. Children independently access resources that draw on real-life experiences, foster their imaginations and facilitate their experiments. The childminder recognises this level of high-quality planning of resources has not been fully applied to the outdoor space.

p.3

Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make rapid progress in their learning. They are exceptionally well prepared for their next stage in learning both emotionally and with the skills they need. Detailed starting points based on comprehensive information from parents allow the childminder to challenge children from the start. Any children with gaps in their learning receive focused support to ensure they continue to make progress. Parents are extremely pleased with the very high standard of care and education children receive from the childminder.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 317987 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 847740 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in Bessacarr in Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5