Childminder 317963

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 February 2016 25 January 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching is exceptional and children make excellent progress in their learning and development. The childminder uses her expert knowledge and understanding of how children learn to provide highly stimulating learning experiences which are tailored to their individual needs.  The experienced and well-qualified childminder is extremely passionate, dedicated and committed to her role. She successfully uses self-evaluation to continually reflect on her practice and plan for the future.  Partnerships with parents support children's learning and care exceptionally well. Parents contribute comprehensively to their child's learning journal. They are extremely well informed about their child's progress and learning experiences. They work together to ensure children make the best possible progress.  The childminder is an excellent role model. She is calm and patient and promotes positive behaviour. Children develop an understanding of the feelings of others, are

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This provision is outstanding

polite, share and take turns.  The childminder establishes excellent working relationships with outside agencies to ensure children get the support they need. In addition, the childminder has exemplary links with other settings children attend. They exchange comprehensive information about children's interests and achievements to ensure continued learning.  The childminder's exceptional practice is recognised within her local community. She is an active member of the multi-agency team at the local children's centre, represents childminders on the advisory board and is a successful mentor for new childminders.  Children's health and physical development are significantly enhanced by superb opportunities to be active. Excellent use is made of local woodland and nature reserves, providing children with a strong base to explore the world around them.

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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

 review the implementation of the planned changes to build on the excellent opportunities for children to play and learn outdoors and evaluate the impact of these on their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding, including the garden and playhouse.  The inspector jointly observed and discussed the teaching and learning activities provided with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, the childminder's qualifications and training, children's learning journeys and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector took into account the views of parents and carers spoken to on the day of the inspection. She also looked at testimonials from other professionals and feedback from children and parents detailed in questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is very confident about the procedures to follow in the event of a concern. She demonstrates an excellent understanding of all legal requirements and keeps herself up to date with changes in early years practice. The childminder recognises the benefits of undertaking additional professional development opportunities to help her maintain the outstanding quality of teaching and learning. For example, she attends early years conferences to build on her already extensive knowledge, discuss ideas with colleagues and introduce fresh ideas to her setting. As a result, she expresses a strong desire to further develop the already excellent range of activities available in the garden by reviewing the storage and accessibility of resources. Parents are extremely happy about the care and learning provided and comment that she is a fabulous childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has high expectations of children. The childminder has an excellent knowledge of what children can do based on her careful observations of their abilities. She provides meticulously planned learning experiences which are targeted at children's individual next steps. The excellent quality of teaching guides children and builds upon their understanding. The childminder engages with children very well. The childminder cleverly introduces new props and resources to favourite activities to further challenge and sustain children's interests. For example, toy dinosaurs and polar bears 'make' footprints in ice and snow and 'jump' from one piece of ice to another. The childminder skilfully tailors her use of language to support each child's stage of development. She extends their vocabulary and their language skills through skilful questioning. Disabled children and those with special educational needs acquire key skills to support their development. This

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

is because the childminder supports their communication and language skills through the expert use of Makaton, facial expressions and gestures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children settle very quickly and have very strong attachments with the childminder. They show a strong sense of security and well-being. They are very confident and show high levels of independence, positively taking responsibility for simple tasks. For example, they take their own shoes off, hang their coat up and help tidy away toys after use. Children's emotional development is exceedingly well promoted. Children show by their actions that they feel very safe and secure within the environment. They initiate their own play and make choices about whom and what they want to play with. The childminder consistently praises and acknowledges children's achievements and contributions. This greatly enhances their sense of self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children, including those who receive funded early education, are making rapid progress from their starting points. Children's progress is monitored rigorously, ensuring that any gaps in development are rapidly identified and addressed. Information is shared to help children move on smoothly to school or their next stage of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 317963 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 847739 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in Kirk Sandall, Doncaster. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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