Childminder EY477680

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 March 2016 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She understands how to use planning, observations and assessments to monitor children's progress.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how children learn through play. She has a range of toys and equipment that is well organised to enable children to access items and make their own choices about what to play.  The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour. She discusses the importance of praise and encouragement to ensure their self-esteem is promoted. The childminder recognises the need to help children learn about healthy lifestyles and the importance of daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise.  The childminder understands the significance of working closely with parents and other professionals. She discusses the importance of sharing information to ensure continuity

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The provision meets requirements

of care and to help children gain the skills needed in readiness for school.  The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of how to safeguard children. She has appropriate procedures in place to follow should she have any concerns.  The childminder shows a sound understanding of how to promote children's safety and welfare. The home is secure. The childminder checks her premises, resources and equipment to ensure these remain suitable for children to use.  The childminder understands the importance of reflecting on her practice. She describes how she will monitor the effectiveness of her approach by gathering feedback from children and parents who use her childminding service.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the home that children have access to when they are present, and discussed the range of resources available to them.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programme for children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her documentation, including children's learning records, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability records and looked at the childminder's qualifications and training certificates.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477680 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 972173 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, 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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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