Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 January 2016 12 August 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 taken good steps to address the actions set at her last inspection. She has worked closely with the local authority to evaluate all aspects of her provision, in order to drive continual improvements.  The childminder promotes children's personal, social and emotional development very well. Children are positive communicators who freely express their views and opinions. They are encouraged to play well together, taking turns and sharing resources.  Children develop good levels of independence in readiness for school. They put on their own items of clothing, and manage their hygiene and personal care needs very well.  The childminder uses a range of outings and activities to raise children's awareness of their community and the wider world.  The childminder has developed effective links with the schools that children also attend. Teachers visit children at the childminder's home. Children receive good continuity in

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This provision is good

their care and learning and are emotionally prepared for their move on to school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder plans a wide range of activities, which children enjoy and become involved in. However, the childminder does not always ensure that the activities help children make even better progress.  Children are inquisitive and ask questions during their play. However, the childminder does not make use of all opportunities to encourage children to explore their ideas and make links in their learning.

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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

 increase the focus on what children need to learn next in the planning of activities, so that they can make more rapid progress  provide more opportunities for children to think through their ideas and find ways to solve problems.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main playroom and looked at other areas used for childminding, including the outside area.  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 the suitability of all household members and 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 about the quality of the provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has worked with other professionals to improve her understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has updated her policies and revised her medication and accident recording procedures to better support her in protecting children's well-being. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands the procedures she must follow if she has a concern about a child in her care. She is experienced and qualified. The childminder attends relevant training, such as first aid and how to promote children's development through play. This has a positive impact on the care and learning experiences she provides for children. Partnerships with parents are strong. Written references show how parents value the quality of care and learning the childminder provides to their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is effective and supports children's good progress. The childminder promotes children's language, literacy and mathematics skills well. Children are motivated learners who enthusiastically take part in planned activities. They competently answer questions, explaining what they are going to do next. Children show how they can follow instructions, as they put three spoonfuls of water into the bowl. Children count the bun cases and demonstrate their knowledge of measure through discussion. The childminder combines the activity with stories. Children are excited about choosing and reading books with the childminder. The childminder reads expressively. She captures children's interest in the story. Children listen and describe key events and characters in the book.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a very welcoming and nurturing environment. Children are happy and demonstrate strong attachments to the childminder. They are given frequent praise and encouragement, which fosters their self-esteem. Children's behaviour is good and the childminder supports their confidence in a variety of ways. They have opportunities to make friends and meet up with others from different settings to have lunch together before attending a music group. Children have regular opportunities to be physically active and learn about food that is good for them. For example, children enjoy trips to indoor and outdoor play areas, as well as walks in the park. They visit the local markets to buy fish, fruit and vegetables. The childminder helps children to appreciate the differences in family traditions. Children are developing positive attitudes to others.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder helps children to acquire the skills they will need for their future learning. She completes a detailed progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. This helps her to assess each child's achievements. All children make good progress given their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417699 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 1025052 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 August 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, 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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