Parker, Terry John

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 November 2015 24 November 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder's interaction with children is excellent. However, it is his highly effective teaching that has the biggest impact on children's motivation to play and learn.  Partnerships with parents and other providers are outstanding. Assessments are accurate because they are informed by all those that are involved in the children's development. Children's needs are consistently recognised and met, in order to optimise their progress.  The childminder gives children's health, safety and welfare high priority. Children develop a very good understanding of how to identify risks and keep themselves safe. The childminder encourages children to make their own healthy meal choices. Children sit at the table to enjoy their food and talk about the benefits of eating well and taking regular exercise.  The childminder is an exceptional role model. He teaches children how to share, take turns and speak to their friends and adults kindly. Children's conduct is very good

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This provision is outstanding

because the childminder is consistent in his expectations for behaviour.  The childminder and his co-childminder work as a very strong team to evaluate the quality of their provision. The views of parents and children are also taken into account when identifying strengths and areas for improvement. This means that everyone is involved in continually driving outcomes for children.

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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

 continue to seek ways to further enhance children's learning in the outdoor environment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main playroom and looked at other areas used for childminding, including outside.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector asked the childminder questions about his practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of all household members and the childminder's qualifications. She also discussed with the childminder how he reflects on his practice to make improvements.  The inspector took account of parents' written views on the quality of the provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an expert knowledge of safeguarding legislation and child protection issues. He fully understands the procedures to follow if he has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has an excellent understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. He is very experienced. The childminder attends training and researches new ways to develop his practice, knowledge and skills. This has an exceptionally positive impact on the learning experiences he provides for children. Parents are very complimentary about the childminder. They express how they feel fully involved in their children's education and notice how quickly they learn and develop.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder is highly skilled at promoting children's development because he knows their learning needs very well. A superb range of adult-led and child-initiated activities arouses children's interests and their thinking skills. The childminder finds creative ways to develop children's coordination and small-muscle skills. Children pick up bobbins between their fingers and thumb and competently thread them onto a lace. The childminder provides extensive opportunities for children to develop their mathematical skills. Children recognise and identify colour and size very well. The childminder is skilful at asking children questions. Children are proud of their accomplishments when they correctly recognise which coloured bobbin is not on their lace. Children are extremely well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder provides a fun and highly stimulating environment where children make strong developmental progress. Children are keen and active learners. They have very warm, trusting bonds with the childminder. The childminder knows children incredibly well. He sets out accessible resources that are linked to children's interests and enhance their spontaneous play. Children naturally seek and receive the childminder's attention. They enjoy his company and enthusiasm in their play, as he too takes on the role of a pirate. The childminder builds children's self-esteem and increases their confidence in their own abilities extremely well. He constantly gives children praise and encouragement during their play. The childminder plans an exceptional range of outings for children that enhances their physical development and learning of the world around them. Children also have very good opportunities to continue their learning in the outdoor environment. The

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

childminder has expressed an eagerness to improve this area of learning even further.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make superb rates of progress in relation to their specific starting points. The childminder observes and monitors children's progress so that he can identify and narrow any gaps in the children's learning. He prepares children exceptionally well for their future education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY309464 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 861992 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 3 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Bessacarr, Doncaster. He operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder.

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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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