Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 2016 12 July 2012

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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 a good understanding of how children learn through play. She gets down to children's level and effectively joins in with their play. Children are very interested and engaged in their surroundings and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.  Children's physical development is good. Inside the home they use a range of tools and instruments to support this. In addition to this, they enjoy regular outings to the farm and take part in local community group activities.  Children are happy and settled. Their personal, social and emotional development are promoted well. The childminder offers praise and encouragement to support children in making effective bonds and attachments with her and with other children.  The childminder regularly praises children for their achievements, which boosts their confidence and motivates good behaviour.  The childminder works in partnership with parents. She uses the information they share

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This provision is good

very well. This promotes a collaborative approach to supporting children's learning, both in the setting and at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Assessments of children's learning are not as sharply focused to enable the childminder to plan precisely for their next steps.  Children do not have many opportunities to engage in activities that help them fully explore their senses, exciting their curiosity.  The childminder does not make best use of the information from her evaluation of practice to analyse and develop more focused professional development, to further enhance the quality of teaching.

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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

 plan more precisely for children's next steps and sharply focus assessments in order to enrich children's learning so they make the best possible progress  provide greater opportunities for children to explore using their senses and ignite their curiosity  use the information gained from self-evaluation to focus more precisely on developing a targeted programme of professional development, so that effective measures are in place to constantly promote highly skilled practice and exceptional achievements for all children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home, including the kitchen, garden and play areas.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about her practice at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sampled children's progress records and a range of documentation, including the safeguarding policy, children's registers and accident and medication records.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability checks carried out for all adults within the home and the childminder's self-evaluation and development plan.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is vigilant in promoting children's safety and well-being. She completes a range of risk assessments, for inside and outside activities, to protect children. The childminder attends regular training to ensure that she is up to date with current practice and legislative changes. She has a range of written policies and procedures that she updates regularly and shares with parents. The childminder provides a daily diary for young children in her care. She records important information for parents and encourages them to extend their children's learning at home. Parents speak highly of the childminder and they are very happy with the care and attention she provides for their children. The childminder has developed a professional relationship with the local school and they work well together to support children attending both settings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder offers a stimulating learning environment where children are motivated and independently access a range of toys and equipment. She regularly reviews children's progress and accurately identifies any gaps in their learning. Children's language development is supported well through play and everyday routines. For example, the childminder constantly models speech and supports this with facial and hand gestures for emerging speakers. In addition, she provides good opportunities to develop children's literacy skills. The childminder skilfully uses her voice and props, such as puppets, to illustrate and extend the range of rhymes and stories. Children are captivated and listen intently throughout. Younger children enjoy making marks using their hands and different objects. This helps to support and develop children's hand muscles, in readiness for writing skills when they go to school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well cared for in the setting. The childminder ensures that the environment is safe, clean and clutter free, to prevent accidents and promote children's welfare. She teaches children the importance of keeping themselves safe while they play. She offers simple explanations about tidying up during activities so they do not fall over toys and equipment. Children learn how to use equipment carefully. They take risks as they use larger equipment when they visit the park. Children learn about eating healthily and being active. They use the garden daily and enjoy healthy meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their individual starting points and acquire the necessary skills for school. The childminder encourages children to gain independence in their self-care. She seizes the earliest opportunities to teach children about the importance of good hygiene routines, after toileting and before eating. The childminder uses regular observation to accurately assess children's abilities and progress. This enables her to plan for, and effectively prioritise, any gaps in children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY250648 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 860323 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 July 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Bentley, Doncaster. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Wednesday and Friday, except for family holidays and bank 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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