Avery, Vikki

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 March 2016 17 June 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 plans a broad range of stimulating activities both inside and outdoors. Parents comment that her energy and enthusiasm make learning fun. The rooms children use are spacious and welcoming. They make independent choices about their play from a suitable range of resources.  The childminder has effective systems in place for sharing information with other settings that children attend. She finds out what children are learning in school and provides activities that promote continuity.  The childminder finds out what milestones children have already achieved when they enter her setting. Parents are frequently involved in assessing their child's progress and in identifying next steps in learning. The childminder uses this information to plan activities that reflect children's interests so they are keen to learn.  The childminder manages children's behaviour well. She reinforces boundaries and

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This provision is good

supports children's understanding of right and wrong using clear explanations.  The childminder supports children to build friendships in larger social groups. They are encouraged to consider other children's needs and play cooperatively. This helps to prepare them for the school environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Professional development is not yet precisely focused. The childminder has not explored ways to continually build on the quality of her teaching to help children make the best possible progress.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to challenge and extend children's problem-solving 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

 access professional development opportunities that escalate the potential to raise the good standard of teaching to an even higher level  help children to further develop their problem-solving skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  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 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 safeguarding policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Policies and procedures are shared with parents. The childminder has a thorough understanding of current child protection issues. Her recruitment procedures are robust. She undertakes independent research to make sure she fully understands current legislation. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children. Following her evaluation, she has changed the types of resources she provides to offer more opportunities for imaginative play. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification and shares good practice with other childminders. She accesses some training and uses her knowledge to provide good quality learning experiences that support children's good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy a wide variety of challenging activities both indoors and outside. They also participate in a number of trips to places of interest, which extends their learning experiences. The childminder encourages children to develop early literacy skills as they use puppets and props to retell stories together. They use shapes to draw around, which helps to develop their writing skills. They begin to recognise some familiar letters. Communication and language are promoted effectively. The childminder asks questions that help children to think critically, for example, she asks them what they think will happen if they add more water to wet sand. Children's understanding of early mathematics is developing successfully. For example, they explore quantity and make comparisons in size. The childminder helps children to make connections in their learning. They talk about how their small-world play links to their favourite television characters.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Close monitoring of children's development helps the childminder to identify children's strengths, and address any gaps in learning. She successfully supports parents to continue their children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children respond well to the childminder's praise. They show pride in their achievements as they talk about their work, which is displayed. Children enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities where they learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, they take managed risks as they walk along low-level walls and negotiate steps. They use large play equipment safely in the local park, and learn about road safety during daily walks. The childminder supports children to develop good personal hygiene routines. She helps them to understand the importance of a healthy, balanced diet. The childminder teaches children about the wider world and other people. She promotes their early understanding of diversity and what makes them unique as individuals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children's developing independence is promoted. They learn to use good manners, be kind to others, and respect each others' views. All children are progressing well from their starting points, and exceeding in some areas of learning. This contributes to children being well prepared for their future learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY406017 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 850714 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 June 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in the Scawsby area of Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant. She receives funding for two-year-olds. The childminder 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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