Childminder EY476646

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 March 2016 Not applicable

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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 completes regular observations and assessments of children's learning. This gives her an accurate understanding of their skills and abilities. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder has made good links with teachers from the local schools. She mirrors activities that she knows children will take part in at school. Children are learning skills that will help them to be prepared for their future learning.  Children have formed very secure emotional relationships with the childminder. They actively seek and enjoy her company in their play.  Children have lots of opportunities to play in the garden and visit local parks and woods. They use their imagination and express themselves in physical and creative activities.  The childminder provides targeted support for children who join the provision with starting points below those expected for their age. Children are achieving well over a

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This provision is good

sustained period of time and any gaps in learning are closing.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always teach young children who are developing their speaking skills to use the correct words for familiar objects.

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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

 teach children who are developing their speech to use the correct words when talking about familiar objects.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main playroom and outside.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector asked the childminder questions about her practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of all household members and the childminder's qualifications. She also discussed with the childminder how she reflects on her practice to make improvements.  The inspector spoke to parents to gain their views on the quality of the provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to her professional development. As well as attending a range of courses, she is currently working to achieve an appropriate early years qualification. This is helping her to have an even better understanding of how children learn and develop and to improve the quality of teaching. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows the steps to take should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder uses self-reflection to identify the strengths of her practice as well as areas for improvement. She shares information about children's achievements effectively with all those who are involved in their learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder closely monitors children's development and keeps parents well informed about their children's achievements. She plans a good range of adult-initiated activities and also encourages children to lead their own play. Overall, the childminder uses a good range of teaching strategies. Children have many opportunities to learn about the world. They develop an understanding of growth and how to examine change over time. Children plant seeds, water them and talk about how they will become beautiful flowers. They make their own lollipops from fresh fruit and learn how the juice has turned to ice. Children show how they are interested in learning and take on a role in their play. They engage fully in small-world activities and maintain good periods of concentration. Children learn counting skills and positional language as they put their train under, on and over the track.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have great fun outdoors. They show how they are active, excited and inquisitive learners. Children use magnifying glasses to look for mini-beasts. They jump onto stepping stones and use chalk to make marks. The childminder encourages children to follow good hygiene practices through everyday routines. They enjoy healthy, fresh meals and snacks and are learning how and where food is grown. The childminder is a positive role model. She is calm, caring and nurturing in her interactions with the children. The childminder always praises children warmly for their achievements. Children behave very well. The childminder teaches them the skills they need to keep themselves safe. Children learn about direction, the meaning of traffic signs and how to cross the road safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are working comfortably within the development range expected for their age. They learn to manage their self-care needs so that they can independently do things for themselves. Children begin to understand what makes them unique and how to respect diversity in society and other people's differences. They develop confidence and good social skills and are able to play cooperatively and share with others. Children are prepared very well for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476646 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 972150 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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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 Skellow, Doncaster. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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