Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 May 2016 19 October 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder is highly committed and passionate about her provision. She has continued over many years to strive for excellence. The childminder uses self-reflection to identify the strengths and weaknesses of her provision. She incorporates the views of the children, parents and other professionals to drive improvement that benefits children.  The partnerships with parents and other early years settings that children attend are excellent. The ongoing sharing of highly relevant information contributes significantly to children's continuity of learning.  Children are extremely well protected. The childminder uses exceptionally thorough employment, induction, vetting and supervision procedures to make sure that all assistants are suitable to work with children.  The childminder skilfully incorporates children's targets for learning into a varied range of adult-led and child-initiated activities. Children make excellent progress from their

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This provision is outstanding

starting points and often exceed the typical level of development for their age.  The childminder and her assistants promote children's personal, social and emotional development very effectively. Group mealtimes and activities are used superbly to optimise children's opportunities to build their social skills and self-esteem.  Written and verbal feedback from parents about the childminder's provision is consistent and extremely complimentary. Parents describe how their children have become thoughtful, caring and kind to others, as a result of the childminder's positive guidance. Children behave impeccably and play and learn happily together.  The childminder and her assistants are highly sensitive to the emotional needs of children. They provide cosy areas, inside and outside, where children can enjoy cuddles and comfort when needed.

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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

 review the implementation of the plans to enhance the already excellent monitoring of the assistants' high-quality teaching practice and evaluate the impact on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main playrooms 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 spoke to the childminder's assistants during 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 took account of parents' views on the quality of the provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder proactively seeks the support of the local authority to make sure that she maintains the highest of standards for children. She attends regular childcare provider network meetings and is a mentor to other childminders in the area. The childminder uses the skills gained from professional qualifications and training courses to share her excellent practice, strategies and ideas. She is wholly committed to ensuring that her assistants undertake appropriate professional development opportunities. The childminder's assistants are currently completing early years qualifications and are guided by her wealth of knowledge and experience. This has an excellent impact on the learning experiences they provide to children. The childminder's assistants are regularly observed. The childminder is looking at ways to enhance her already sharply focused evaluations of her assistants' practice. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

and her assistants are extremely vigilant about children's safety and give any child protection concerns high priority.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder is exceptionally skilled at engaging children. The quality of teaching is outstanding. Children are enthralled as they look at caterpillars and comment on their growth. They are learning about the life cycle of the butterfly. The childminder combines the learning with a story. She covers up the pictures in the book and older children enthusiastically retell the events of the story in the correct order. The childminder skilfully incorporates mathematics into children's learning. They stand up from their small group of friends and confidently count from one to five. Children give the childminder a high five and receive positive individual praise and encouragement for their efforts and achievements. The childminder undertakes precise assessments of all children's learning, which means that any concerns are picked up at an early stage.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children have a great sense of belonging in this very caring home-from-home environment. Their work is displayed and they each have a place for their personal items, which is labelled with their name. Children develop excellent independence skills through a range of activities. They learn how to keep their bodies healthy through exercise and good hygiene routines, such as brushing their teeth. Children thoroughly enjoy taking part in yoga and giggle out loud as they wiggle their bodies to action songs. The childminder maximises the use of the local allotment, library and fire station to teach children about their own community and the natural world.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are exceptionally prepared for their move on to school. They develop socially by cooperating with their friends, working alongside each other to share equipment. Boys show how they can use their imagination as they take on the role of a builder. They think critically to solve problems and practise important communication skills as they offer suggestions about how to build their house. Children know that sounds and letters are linked and that print carries meaning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY284103 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 848699 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 28

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Woodlands, Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5. She provides funded early education for two- and three-year-old children. The childminder works with two assistants.

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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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