Childminder 317787

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 June 2016 15 December 2015

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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 has successfully addressed the areas for development identified at the last inspection. She has worked closely with the local authority to enhance all aspects of her provision. Positive change that benefits children has been achieved in a timely way.  The childminder mirrors activities that she knows children will take part in at school. Children are learning skills that will help them to be prepared for their future learning.  The childminder teaches children how to respect diversity in society and other people's differences. Children are gaining positive attitudes towards others.  Children share a very close emotional bond with the childminder. They show affection to her and welcome her involvement in their play.  The childminder is a very good role model and she has high expectations of children's behaviour. She encourages and supports children to learn how to resolve their own

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This provision is good

conflicts, share and take turns. Children are learning great skills to prepare them emotionally for their move on to school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although self-evaluation is in place, the childminder does not effectively include the views of parents to help her improve the quality of provision as much as possible.  The childminder does not encourage all parents to share what they know about their child from the start, to inform her assessments of the starting points for children's learning.  The childminder does not always use observations of children's progress to identify their level of achievement as precisely as possible, so she can plan for rapid progress 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

 extend the ways in which all parents can be involved in evaluating the childminding provision  offer all parents more opportunities to provide information and contribute to their child's initial assessments on entry  use the information gained from observation more consistently, so that planned activities are always sharply focused on children's next steps in learning and improve the potential for children to make rapid progress in their learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main playroom 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 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 spoke with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Since the last inspection the childminder has attended child protection and paediatric first-aid training. She has improved her understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and of the procedures to follow to safeguard children. The childminder has up-to-date knowledge of how to respond to any accidents or injuries sustained by children. She underpins her good practice with required policies and procedures that are in line with current legislation. She also shares these with parents. The childminder has a good programme of professional development planned. For example, she has identified further training to help improve her knowledge of how children learn through play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She interacts positively with children and focuses on supporting and extending their learning. The childminder encourages and enhances children's self-chosen, imaginary play. She asks children to describe what they are doing and keeps them motivated in their individual tasks. Children create a 'sausage machine' from construction bricks. They explain how the machine 'cooks the sausages and squirts them out'. The childminder gives praise for children's 'clever ideas', raising their self-esteem. Children's communication and language skills are promoted well. The childminder skilfully listens to what children say and challenges their answers to extend their learning further. She encourages children to talk about their families and experiences they have outside of her setting. Children recall their recent holidays and take part in creative activities to make their own beach scene. They actively learn about the world

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show that they feel safe, happy and relaxed in the childminder's welcoming home. The development of their social skills and self-confidence is fostered very well. Children politely introduce each other to visitors and enthusiastically talk about their visit to the infant school. They know the routines for managing their personal needs very well. Children independently take off their shoes and change out of their school uniform before washing their hands ready for lunch. The childminder teaches children about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and she provide a nutritious range of meals and snacks. Children enjoy regular opportunities to develop their physical skills. They visit local woods, go on walks in the community and play ball games in the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children demonstrate a positive attitude towards their learning. They know how to manage their feelings and work cooperatively with their friends. Children are inquisitive and active learners who enjoy testing out their ideas and solving problems. They are working comfortably within the typical range of development for their age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 317787 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 1035145 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 December 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1996 and lives in Kirk Sandall, Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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