Childminder EY476524

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 April 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 thorough observations and assessments of children's learning. She uses information gathered from her own observations, in conjunction with that from parents or other providers, to plan interesting activities which appeal to children's interests. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Children form secure emotional attachments with the childminder and thrive in her care. They are encouraged to make decisions about what they would like to do, eat or play with. The childminder fosters their self-confidence and self-esteem effectively.  Children benefit from the availability of well organised and child-orientated playrooms, where they develop independence. They have access to a wide range of age- appropriate toys and resources that fosters their interests.  Children are kept safe in the childminder's care. The childminder has a good awareness of child protection procedures and recognises the possible signs that children may be at

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder provides children with good learning experiences overall, she does not provide enough opportunities to help develop children's understanding of shape, size and number.  The childminder monitors and evaluates her practice. However, she does not make the best use of the information from this or have a strong enough focus on her professional development to raise the good quality of her teaching further and drive up children's level of achievement.

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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 opportunities for children to develop their understanding of number, shape and size  focus the programme of self-evaluation and continuous professional development more precisely on raising the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's practice and her engagement with children throughout the inspection.  The inspector held discussions and conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the qualifications and recent training completed by the childminder. She also checked evidence of the suitability of all household members.  The inspector viewed children's files and assessment records and a range of relevant policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder creates a safe environment for children to play in and supervises them well. She regularly conducts risk assessments to manage and minimise potential risks in her home and on local outings. The childminder has developed effective methods to monitor children's ongoing development. She successfully identifies those children who need further support to reach their developmental goals. The childminder maintains good working relationships with parents, other providers and professionals. Her information sharing practices enable her to adapt her approach to ensure consistency for each child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play and plans a range of interesting activities for them. Children show they are developing good levels of concentration, relative to their individual stages of development. They have great fun using their imagination during role play. They enjoy using pans to make a pretend dinner and confidently use the doctors set to check if their friends are healthy. Young children develop their senses and a strong sense of curiosity as they use their fingers and hands to explore the texture of dough. Older children enjoy rolling, cutting and squeezing the different-coloured dough together. They eagerly name the different colours they are using and proudly show the childminder the dinosaur they have made. The childminder models language well, explaining to children what is happening or helping them to find the words for a new toy or experience.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children respond well to the childminder, as she is a calm and positive role model. She is skilled in distracting children to reduce unwanted behaviours and supports their self- esteem by using lots of praise. The childminder builds caring relationships with children. They happily seek her out to join in as they play on the see-saw and slide outside or for comfort when they are tired. The childminder helps children to learn about the importance of good personal hygiene routines. All children are aware of the routine of washing their hands prior to eating. Children have regular opportunities to be active and engage in physical play, both in the childminder's garden and on trips to the local parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make consistently good progress in all areas of learning. They enjoy learning through varied and stimulating play activities. Older children develop their writing skills. They are beginning to recognise their name in print and to write it themselves. Children are confident communicators and enjoy singing songs and rhymes together. They are well motivated and eager to learn and join in. Children are developing their understanding of diversity. They learn about the wider world and other cultures through role-play experiences, such as dressing up and trying different foods. Children are acquiring the key skills that prepare them well for their next stages in learning, such as starting nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476524 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 981818 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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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 Mexborough, Doncaster. She operates all year round, from 6.45am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and offers 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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