Childminder EY428550

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 April 2016 31 August 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 well-qualified childminder regularly observes children and uses the information gained to identify and plan for the next steps in their learning. This helps to ensure all children make good progress, as activities are continually matched to their learning needs.  Children form close, caring relationships with the childminder. They seek comfort and reassurance, demonstrating that they feel safe and secure. The childminder effectively supports children's social skills. She teaches them to be kind and respectful and to understand the feelings of others.  The childminder interacts with children in a positive and enthusiastic manner. She talks to children about what they are doing during play. The childminder provides support at optimum times, extending children's ideas and challenging their thinking.  Partnerships with parents are well established. This enables the childminder and parents to work closely together to support the needs of each child. Parents comment

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This provision is good

very positively about how the childminder supports their children's learning and development.  The childminder effectively promotes children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. Children have a good range of nutritious snacks and meals and enjoy exercise and outside play daily.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not thoroughly reflect on and evaluate the quality of her teaching. She does not fully identify areas for her own professional development and to help ensure that children make the best possible progress.

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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

 focus self-evaluation more precisely on teaching skills and identify opportunities that raise the quality of learning experiences to an outstanding level at all times.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided through written feedback.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's observation and assessment records and the register of attendance. She also checked evidence of the suitability of household members.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is confident in the actions she would take if she had concerns about a child's welfare. She is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. Children take part in regular fire drills so that they know how to respond in an emergency. The childminder effectively monitors the progress of individual children. She knows what to do if she identifies gaps in learning, which includes involving parents. Positive written feedback demonstrates parents' high regard for the childminder and the service she provides. The childminder has effectively implemented recommendations from the previous inspection.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers information from parents when children first start to attend. She works closely with children as they play and this helps her to gain an understanding of their abilities and interests. The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She organises activities so that all children can take part. Children are introduced to language to help them describe size and quantity, such as long, short and thin. Children are inquisitive learners. They develop their creativity as they explore sand and add shaving gel. The childminder asks them what is happening to the sand and they delight in describing how it feels as they mix it with their hands.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to be independent in managing their personal needs. She takes children to local groups, where they mix with others of a similar age. This helps them to develop social skills and confidence in preparation for moving on to school. Children are encouraged to follow good hygiene practices, relative to their abilities. The childminder uses praise and encouragement to build their confidence. She sets clear rules and boundaries, which she consistently applies. The childminder raises children's awareness of their community and the wider world. Children have plenty of opportunities to be physically active as they play in the garden and visit local parks and play areas. Routines are in place that help children to build their independence, such as helping to tidy toys away.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who receive funded education, make good progress. They learn key skills to support their future learning. Children enjoy their learning, as they independently play with resources that interest them. They can concentrate for increasing periods of time and are developing their early mathematical skills. For example, the childminder incorporates numbers and counting into everyday activities. The childminder offers praise and encouragement as children play. This helps them to grow in confidence and has a positive impact on their self-esteem.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY428550 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 1042108 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 31 August 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in the Bentley area of Doncaster. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She 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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