Childminder EY410427

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 February 2016 25 May 2011

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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 an in-depth understanding of how children learn. She takes into account their interests and the way they prefer to learn. Very well-planned activities, both inside and outdoors capture children's curiosity. The childminder's enthusiasm and fun approach motivates children to explore and investigate.  The childminder gathers information from parents and other providers about children's skills and abilities. She plans educational programmes that complement children's experiences at home and in other settings. Parents are involved in the assessment of their children's progress. They are supported to continue their children's learning at home.  The childminder promotes children's understanding of the wider world. She helps them to understand equality and diversity in society and teaches them to respect other people's differences.  The childminder promotes children's self-esteem through praise and encouragement.

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This provision is good

She supports children to be confident and build friendships in larger social groups, preparing them for their eventual move on to school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder completes regular self-evaluation, helping to identify any gaps in her practice. However, parents are not consistently given opportunities to share their views of the provision.  Professional development is not yet sharply focused to continually build on the childminder's good quality teaching skills.

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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

 identify and access professional development opportunities to increase the potential in raising the good standard of teaching to a higher level  explore more ways to fully involve parents in reflecting on the provision and consistently sharing their views.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home, both inside and in the garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of some parents from the childminder's review of her practice.  The inspector looked at children's records, discussed planning, and looked at a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a comprehensive understanding of current child protection issues. She shares her policies and procedures with parents so they understand the service she provides. She has efficient systems in place for ensuring she keeps up to date with the most current guidance, regarding children's care. She also links with other childminders to share good practice and ideas. The childminder provides a wide range of motivating experiences, helping children to progress. She closely monitors their development and parents are kept well informed about their children's achievements, so they can support and extend learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder fully understands how good quality teaching improves outcomes for children. She plans activities that are based on an accurate assessment of children's skills and abilities when they start in her care. The childminder supports children to make links between their home learning experiences and the setting. They enjoy role play, based on their own observations of real life. They act out stories, using tractors and diggers. The childminder encourages children to question which tests their critical-thinking skills. Children carefully consider why lentils fall quickly through a funnel, but larger beans sometimes get stuck. The childminder often encourages children to lead play. They imitate her actions and she takes the role of the child, engaging fully in their imaginative play. Children's communication and language are supported very well and they make rapid progress. The childminder takes advantage of every opportunity to introduce new words

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

to help children describe what they are experiencing. Children's mathematic and literacy skills are promoted as they begin to make sense of numbers and letters during their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy lots of outdoor play to develop their physical skills. The childminder promotes children's understanding of the need for safety when tackling new challenges. She helps them to consider and manage some risks during their play, for example, as they use beams for balancing. The childminder is an excellent role model for children. She teaches them to use good manners and they learn how to behave in different social situations. Children's independence in self-care is promoted, in readiness for the eventual move on to nursery school. Good hygiene is promoted through everyday routines. The childminder encourages children to make healthy choices about the food they eat and teaches them about the importance of regular exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their initial starting points. They learn to make independent choices and understand simple rules and boundaries. Children also learn to listen to and respect the views of others. They learn why people are similar, but also what makes them unique. This helps prepare children very well for their future learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY410427 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 851091 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Telephone number

The childminder 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. She holds a relevant 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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Telephone number

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