Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 January 2016 27 July 2015

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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 has updated her knowledge and understanding of the requirements. Since the last inspection, she has attended training and welcomed support from outside agencies. The childminder has implemented an effective development plan and taken positive action to improve outcomes for children and raise the quality of her provision.  The childminder knows the children that attend her setting well. She uses her knowledge to plan fun games and activities that reflect children's interests and extend their learning.  The childminder carefully observes and tracks the progress that children make. This helps the childminder to ensure any gaps in children's learning are quickly identified, so she can provide any additional support needed.  Children form strong bonds with their peers, the childminder and her assistant. They play in a welcoming family environment where their well-being is effectively promoted

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This provision is good

by the childminder. Children feel safe, secure and valued.  Children behave well. They learn to take turns, share and play cooperatively. They are reminded to value and treat each other and people in the wider community with respect.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder and her assistant, occasionally, miss opportunities to help develop and extend children's understanding of shape, size, colour and number.  The childminder is not always successful in encouraging parents to share information about their children's learning at home.

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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 more opportunities for children to develop and extend their understanding of number, colour, shape and size  explore more ways that help parents to share information about what children are learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and her assistant's practice and their engagement with children throughout the inspection.  The inspector held discussions and conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living and working on the premises. She also looked at evidence of the qualifications and recent training completed by the childminder and her assistant.  The inspector viewed children's files and assessment records, relevant policies, procedures and health and safety documents.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has successfully addressed all actions raised at the last inspection. She has clear procedures in place to ensure the suitability of her assistant and to supervise and build on his teaching practice. Effective risk assessments of the premises and equipment ensure that children play in a safe environment. The childminder has updated her knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures through training. She is aware of how to record and report any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder has reviewed her policies and now ensures that required records are accurately maintained, in order to promote children's safety. The childminder has established links with other settings children attend. This helps to ensure a shared approach to children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play. She undertakes regular assessments, including the progress check for children between two and three years. The childminder plans activities for children's individual learning needs and they make good progress overall. Recently introduced monitoring and tracking systems help the childminder to check for any gaps in children's development. The quality of teaching is good. The childminder's and her assistant's animated interactions with children motivate them to join in with activities. Children enjoy investigating the texture of dough and confidently use a range of utensils to make marks and create animal shapes. The childminder effectively supports children's growing vocabulary. She introduces new words, such as, press, pull, push and squeeze, and models the appropriate actions which children eagerly copy.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Good settling-in procedures enable the childminder to get to know the children well. The childminder gathers a range of information from parents when children first start. This helps to effectively support them in their move from home. Children relax in the friendly environment. They show a strong sense of fun and display confidence as they interact with the childminder and her assistant, both of whom give them their full attention. The childminder plays alongside children, offering support and guidance and encouraging them to be kind to each other and use good manners. Children develop an awareness of the world around them as they enjoy visiting local places of interest and meeting new people. Children's good health is promoted through the provision of healthy and nutritious meals and snacks and opportunities for regular exercise. Adults and children routinely follow good hygiene procedures. Children are encouraged to gain independence with regards to

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and eager to learn. They participate enthusiastically in activities and are able to communicate their needs. Children make good progress in relation to their starting points and are well prepared for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY383943 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 1023570 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 July 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Armthorpe, Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with her husband, who is an assistant. She 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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