Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 April 2016 20 October 2015

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not have a thorough understanding of her responsibilities with regard to data protection, in particular, storing and sharing information electronically.  The childminder does not fully promote children's understanding of why good hygiene practices are important, in order for them to stay healthy.  Drinking water is not always available and easily accessible.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has devised focused action plans, supporting continuing improvement. Arrangements for the supervision, monitoring and professional development of staff are supporting them to build on their knowledge and skills.  Parents share information about children's learning experiences at home. The childminder finds out what children are learning in other settings. She uses the information to promote continuity in children's learning. For example, she helps them to build on the literacy skills they are developing in school.  Children develop suitable communication and language skills. The childminder supports them in their play through positive interactions. She responds well to the youngest children's attempts to communicate. For example, she pronounces words correctly and provides commentary for their play.  The childminder works closely with parents to help children settle. Children have

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It has the following strengths

formed positive relationships with the childminder and demonstrate they feel secure in her care. They enjoy each other's company and are content as they play.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 make certain that information relating to a child is handled in a way that ensures confidentiality 05/05/2016

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 make sure drinking water is available and accessible at all times. 05/05/2016

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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 give children clear messages about the importance of good hygiene practices and how they help them to stay healthy.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from the childminder's review of her practice.  The inspector looked at children's records, discussed planning and looked at a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. Overall, the childminder demonstrates a sound knowledge of child protection issues. Professional development for assistants is supporting them to improve their understanding of the policies in place to keep children safe. There are clear procedures in place for reporting any concerns about children or adults. However, the childminder does not demonstrate a secure knowledge of data protection in relation to storing and sharing information electronically. The childminder and the assistant have both completed up to date first-aid training. The childminder has improved her knowledge of the legal requirements regarding working with assistants and ratios are suitably maintained. She reviews her practice, in order to identify further weaknesses.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder completes assessments of children's progress and shares them with parents. She has a secure understanding of children's skills and interests. She is beginning to use the information to plan for their learning. This means children now experience some activities that focus on their individual learning needs. Children's play is supported by good interactions with the childminder. Resources are easily accessible, meaning that children can make choices about their play and initiate their own learning. Child-led play is suitably balanced with adult-led activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children enjoy balanced meals. They are encouraged to wash their hands and learn to use the toilet independently. However, the childminder does not always promote children's understanding of healthy practices. For example, children are not discouraged from drinking out of the same cups, increasing the potential for germs to spread. Children are offered drinks with their meals. However, drinking water is not always easily accessible. This means children's well-being is not fully supported. Children have opportunities to develop their physical skills. They enjoy outdoor play in the garden and visit the local park.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children behave well. They learn about their community and diversity in the wider world through stories and discussions. They learn to share, use good manners and to respect each other. They are supported to build friendships with other children. Children develop early literacy skills. They listen to stories and begin to recognise simple words. They begin to understand early mathematics. They think about numbers during their play and begin to recognise colours and simple shapes. This means children are developing some of the skills they need for their future learning and outcomes for them are improving. However, aspects of their personal and physical well-being require improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY319550 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 1031580 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 12 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 October 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Blaxton, Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She sometimes works with an assistant.

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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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