Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 November 2015 Not applicable

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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

 Children have established a strong bond with the childminder and demonstrate that they are happy in her home. Children develop their confidence to explore the wide range of resources and they make good progress across the seven areas of learning.  The childminder has good relationships with parents, who provide positive feedback on the impact that she has on their children's development. The childminder shares her knowledge and ideas with parents who enjoy the support she provides for home learning.  Children have many opportunities to develop their physical skills through outdoor play in the garden and on regular outings to local facilities. They are also supported in developing their social skills in larger groups through community activities.  Children enjoy using their skills to prepare their own healthy meals and to set their own house rules. They learn to make good choices to keep themselves safe and healthy.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The rigour in which the childminder monitors and evaluates her practice is not yet sufficient enough to accurately highlight areas of her practice which would benefit from further development.  Children are not provided with sufficient opportunities to make their own decisions about the resources they wish to use to enable them to develop their own ideas and thoughts through creative play.

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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

 improve self-evaluation to ensure that it is focused on the areas of practice which require development  enhance opportunities for children to make their own choices about resources and to use their own ideas to create and extend their play.

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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 carried out a joint observation with the childminder and discussed how she evaluated her practice.  The inspector discussed practice with the childminder at appropriate times. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the self-evaluation and a range of policies and procedures.  The inspector viewed parents' written feedback and took account of this during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is keen to learn. She undertakes professional development to improve her practice and recognises the positive impact that this has on children's development. The arrangements for safeguarding children are effective. The childminder carries out regular checks to ensure that her home remains safe and that risks on outings are identified and managed. She successfully implements a range of policies, procedures and checks for keeping children safe and healthy. She shares information with parents and other providers, enabling her to assess what children know and can do. She plans interesting activities and experiences to develop their interests and support further learning. The childminder tracks children's progress well and identifies gaps in their learning. She knows who to contact should children need support from specialised professionals. Children are well supported in their transition to school. The childminder works with parents to ensure

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

that children are emotionally ready for the forthcoming change.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is good. The childminder is an enthusiastic practitioner. She plans activities which interest the children and she happily plays alongside the children to extend their opportunities for learning. The childminder provides lots of encouragement to children and celebrates achievements with them. She talks about what she is doing and adds further dimension to children's learning though questioning and explanation as they explore. Children's communication and language is developing well and their confidence to try new things is evident. Children are also developing well in their numeracy and literacy. They enjoy reading books and exploring mathematical concepts during their play. Meaningful words are placed around the house in context, for example, hand towels and drinking cups are labelled with the children's names. The childminder uses assessment to gain a good understanding of what children know and can do and she works with parents to gain

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

a wider understanding of children's abilities and interests to encourage further learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children confidently enjoy exploring the childminder's home and the resources that she makes available to them. Behaviour is managed well. Children learn about keeping themselves safe and making healthy choices while not being afraid to try new things. The childminder prepares varied and healthy meals for the children. Allergies, preferences and intolerances are considered in meal planning. Children are encouraged to get involved in preparing their own meals and with helping themselves to drinks and snacks. The childminder works with parents to identify children's individual care routines and she ensures that needs are met and home routines are followed. When children develop the ability, they enjoy managing their own care routines and helping each other. They are learning about other people and are supported in developing an appreciation of similarities and a tolerance for each others' differences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make rapid progress from their starting points. They are motivated, enjoy learning and are acquiring the skills they need for future learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475239 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 968920 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Harrogate. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She is a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years.

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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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