Childminder EY341249

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 March 2016 23 June 2010

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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 quality of the childminder's teaching is good. The childminder joins in with children's play. Her positive interaction helps children to remain interested and engaged in purposeful play and learning. Children make good progress in their learning.  Children are very happy, secure and confident in the childminder's home. The childminder is kind, caring and nurturing. She knows children well and supports their individual needs and emotional well-being.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a good role model with clear expectations and boundaries. This helps children play cooperatively and to develop an understanding of sharing and taking turns.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder establishes positive relationships with them during the settling-in period. A two-way exchange of information ensures that parents are kept well informed about their children's learning.  The childminder has formed effective working relationships with other childminders.

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This provision is good

She meets with them regularly to share ideas for activities, discuss any changes to legislation and explore early years topics.  The childminder is committed to improving outcomes for children. She attends regular training. This includes mandatory courses and other training she has identified that will help support children's individual needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not give children enough time to think or attempt to do things for themselves.  The childminder's evaluation of her provision does not fully plan for, or gauge the success of, improvements to the practice and provision.

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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

 provide more time and opportunities for children to think and attempt to do things for themselves  enhance the process of self-evaluation and review the impact of planned changes and how this improves outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises.  The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with children and spoke to the childminder throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out an observation of a planned activity and discussed the outcome with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form and took account of the views of parents through their written feedback. She also looked at a selection of risk assessments and policy documents, including the safeguarding policy and procedures.  The inspector looked at the childminder's planning documentation, children's learning and development files and children's assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training certificates, including evidence of the childminder's suitability and the suitability of all people living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is qualified and uses her previous childcare experience to good effect. She has kept up to date with changes in legislation and guidelines. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder carries out daily risk assessments of her home, garden and equipment. She takes positive action to minimise potential hazards. The childminder is aware of the signs of possible abuse or neglect. She is confident in what action she would need to take if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder checks all children's progress regularly. She uses this information to identify any gaps that are starting to emerge so she can provide the appropriate support. The childminder shares regular information about children's development with other early years settings they attend. This helps her to provide consistency for children when planning for their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children as they play. She uses what she has observed to make precise assessments of their learning. The childminder has a good overview of children's progress and the educational programme that she provides. The childminder builds up a good picture of each child's needs and interests and uses this knowledge to plan activities. Children show their enjoyment as they sing and share their favourite songs with the childminder. The childminder uses her voice and facial expressions to engage the interest of younger children. Children sit, listen and take part. They show an increasing interest and understanding of mathematics. They count, recognise shapes and talk about the different sizes of objects. They show increasing levels of dexterity as they develop their small-muscle skills through fun activities. They carefully use spoons to sort small seeds into pots and excitedly anticipate the success of each action.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is positive and encouraging. She values each child's contributions and praises their efforts. Children are confident to make choices and express themselves. The childminder provides a safe and secure environment. She takes care to get to know each child's personality, interests and home routines. She builds strong and trusting relationships with them. Children's good health is effectively promoted. Children are taught to follow good hygiene routines. The childminder ensures that she is a good role model. Children have plenty of opportunities to be physically active indoors and outside. Children are helped to consider and value diversity and to learn about each other's similarities and differences in a positive way. This helps them to feel confident and valued.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress and are working comfortably within the expected range of development in all areas. They are confident learners and make independent choices. They persevere well with tasks, solve problems and show pride in what they accomplish. Children are developing the key skills they need for their future learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY341249 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 857225 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 June 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Scawsby, Doncaster. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. 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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