Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 January 2016 13 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 made significant improvement since her last inspection. She has reflected on her practice and now carefully monitors children's learning and development. This provides her with a clear overview of children's good progress.  The childminder has put in place clear plans for continuous improvement and has accessed appropriate support and training, which helps her to continue to develop her setting. She evaluates her practice and sets realistic targets for further development.  The childminder has improved her systems for assessing children's progress. She has a good knowledge of children's interests and next steps in learning and uses this successfully to plan experiences that build on what children already know and can do.  The childminder understands the importance of teaching children about following a healthy lifestyle. Children are taught how to keep themselves safe and healthy. They

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This provision is good

learn to wash their hands and to take care of their own hygiene, appropriate to their age.  The childminder has developed her knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures. This helps her to keep children safe from harm.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always fully exploit opportunities to develop children's understanding of weight, measurement and quantities.  Although the childminder has started to make links with other early years settings that children attend, partnerships are not strong enough to ensure that information about children's learning and development is always shared.

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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

 make better use of opportunities to develop children's understanding of weight, measurement and quantity  develop partnership working and engage in a more regular two-way flow of information about children's learning and development when they attend more than one setting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked the evidence of the suitability of all adults living and working on the premises and the qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents given in questionnaires and testimonials.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including children's records, safeguarding procedures, risk assessments and the childminder's self-evaluation and improvement plan.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has made significant improvement since her last inspection. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment for the children. She is clear about her responsibility to safeguard children and understands the policies and procedures to follow if she has any concerns. The childminder is motivated to provide good quality childcare. She maintains her professional development by, for example, attending regular training and accessing support from the local authority. The childminder works hard to build close partnerships with parents, helping them to encourage their child's learning at home and maintaining consistency of care. She has successfully addressed the recommendations from her last inspection, which has had a positive impact on children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has developed and implemented effective systems for observation and assessment. She uses the information gained to plan the next steps in children's learning and to identify any areas that require development. She is knowledgeable about the progress check for children aged between two and three years. The information the childminder records enables her to identify any gaps in children's learning and to plan appropriate interventions to support each child. She talks to children constantly as they interact. This supports children in their communication and language skills. Children freely access a range of resources and demonstrate that they are independent and motivated in leading their own play. Children are helped to develop early literacy skills, in readiness for moving on to school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's health and well-being effectively. She teaches children about the importance of good personal hygiene practices. The childminder is a good role model. She uses praise and encouragement with the children as they achieve. Children are well behaved. They are confident as they play and interact with the childminder and their friends. Young children settle quickly and demonstrate that they feel safe with the childminder. This is because the childminder is sensitive in helping children to form close attachments. The childminder supports their physical health well, by providing well- balanced meals and opportunities to exercise. She works closely with parents to find out about children's care needs, in order to mirror the routines in place at home. Children use the bathroom independently and competently wash their own hands afterwards. The childminder provides children with wide experiences to promote their understanding of the

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

world around them. They make regular visits into the local community and learn about diversity through activities and by using relevant resources.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder plans learning experiences that target children's interests and motivate them to learn. As a result, children are keen to learn more and they make good progress from their starting points. All children develop the skills they need for their future learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 317910 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 1022426 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 July 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in the Armthorpe area of Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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