Childminder EY291113

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 April 2016 12 November 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 creates a warm and welcoming environment, where children settle well and are relaxed and emotionally secure in her home.  The childminder provides a range of imaginative activities to motivate the children. She establishes good routines to help children to grow in independence and curiosity. She helps children to think for themselves and make decisions about their learning.  Children develop early communication skills well. The childminder holds engaging conversations with children and introduces them to new words and phrases. She helps them to make good progress in their learning whatever their starting points. Children effectively build the overall skills they need to achieve well in the future.  The childminder is skilled in using different opportunities to extend children's learning. She promotes their mathematical skills through mealtimes, for example, as she encourages them to count and talk about shape and colour.

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This provision is good

 The childminder accurately evaluates the quality of her practice and takes strong steps to develop it. She has worked well to make improvements since her previous inspection.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make full use of links with other early years settings children attend to support continuity in their learning.

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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

 strengthen links with other early years settings children attend that promotes further continuity in their learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. He looked at relevant documentation, such as self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of staff.  The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of her responsibilities to protect children from abuse and neglect. Policies and procedures underpin the childminder's good practice to promote children's well-being and safety, both in the home and when on outings. The childminder has made good use of training opportunities to build on the quality of her provision and support for children's learning. For example, she has developed opportunities for children to take responsibilities and act independently. The childminder works closely with parents to help children feel welcome and secure in her care. Parents appreciate the consideration and concern for their children's well-being which the childminder shows.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of information from parents to help children make a good start to their learning and development in her care. She accurately assesses their needs and achievement. She makes good use of this information to build on their skills and understanding. Children enjoy learning. Activities are stimulating and challenging. For example, the childminder helps children to develop their ability to accurately sequence numbers. Children develop their early addition skills with peg boards and shapes that they enjoy handling and talking about. Children's early speaking, reading and writing skills are taught well. The childminder asks questions which help children to develop their thinking and problem-solving skills. She helps children to secure and deepen their understanding.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model and effectively helps children to manage their feelings. She helps children develop a good sense of belonging and security. They learn to be sociable towards each other and to consider other's feelings and needs. For example, at mealtimes children are very polite to each other and engage in friendly and purposeful conversation. She builds strong bonds with children and knows their individual needs and routines well. The childminder helps children to behave well and to consider their own actions and how they affect others. She helps children to create and follow rules for their own well-being and safety. Children learn to act independently, particularly in self-care, such as health and hygiene routines. The childminder helps them to make good decisions about the activities and toys they chose to play with and to use their time well. Children tidy up their toys quickly and efficiently.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress overall to achieve the skills and understanding they need for their future education. They become increasingly successful learners and confident individuals. Children listen carefully and speak with good knowledge about things that interest them, continually improving their communication skills. They concentrate well and follow instructions carefully. They make good progress in their mathematical development, including counting and knowledge of shape and size.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY291113 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 1037113 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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