Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 December 2015 19 March 2010

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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 gathers information from parents to gain a secure understanding of where children are in their learning on entry. She uses observation and assessment to plan purposeful play. All children make good progress from their specific starting points.  The childminder promotes children's mathematical development well. Children learn about number, shape, colour and size in developmentally age-appropriate activities.  Children gain confidence in social situations away from the childminder's home. They go on outings with groups of children from different provisions. Children attend the local playgroup and learn how to make friends. They are gaining skills which will help them to prepare emotionally for their move on to school.  Children learn about different cultures and festivities. They are developing positive attitudes to others.  Children show how they have formed warm relationships with the childminder and feel

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This provision is good

safe in her care. They explore their environment with ease and make independent choices as they initiate their own play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always have enough opportunities to learn how to say words in the correct way.  The childminder has not fully established a regular and timely exchange of information with parents about their child's on-going progress.

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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 more opportunities to say words in the correct way  improve the frequency of sharing information with parents about their child's on-going development.

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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 her 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 of the childminder's qualifications. She also discussed with the childminder how she reflects on her 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 good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection procedures and knows how to record and report any concerns to the relevant authorities. She has a secure knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder is qualified and experienced. She attends training and researches new ways to develop her practice, knowledge and skills. The childminder looks at ways to improve her provision and has addressed the recommendations set at the last inspection. This has a positive impact on the learning experiences she plans for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder has established effective relationships with health visitors and works collaboratively with them to monitor and address any gaps in children's learning. Additional support is quickly put into place where children's progress is less than expected, and they swiftly catch up. Children's communication and language skills are generally well supported. The childminder talks with children about trips they have been on together. Children listen attentively and respond with smiles and comments. They learn how to follow instructions so that they can do things for themselves during their creative play. They practise making marks on paper and handle printed materials with interest. They are beginning to understand that print carries meaning. Children are motivated to learn. They persevere with puzzles until the shape fits correctly into the space.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a kind and nurturing approach towards children. Children appear happy and settled. The childminder is a good role model. She teaches children how to share resources and take turns. Children learn how to behave well. The childminder supports children to develop their self-help skills and understand how to keep themselves safe. Children have a go at putting on their own shoes. They learn how to use scissors correctly so that they are free from harm. Children have good table manners and are learning about healthy food choices. They enjoy nutritious food that is provided by the childminder and parents. Children have many opportunities to develop their physical skills. They enjoy kicking leaves in the local park and taking bread to feed the ducks.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress towards the early learning goals. They gain the key skills they will need for their future learning and are socially and emotionally prepared for the move on to school. Children who need extra support are catching up quickly.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY310091 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 820365 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 March 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Bentley, Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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