Childminder EY246141

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 June 2016 12 December 2008

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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

 Children form strong bonds with the childminder and clearly enjoy being with her. She is kind and considerate, and helps children to understand and follow her rules and routines. Children respond well to this and their behaviour is very good.  Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder knows children's needs well. She organises a broad range of thoughtfully planned experiences which promotes the children's interests and next steps in learning successfully.  The childminder provides good support for children developing their communication and language skills. She provides children with a constant running commentary during their play, models language well and encourages children to experiment with using sounds and words.  The childminder takes children on an extensive range of outings into the local community and further afield. Children learn how to socialise with adults and other

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This provision is good

children and develop an excellent awareness of themselves and others.  The childminder works closely with parents and involves them in their child's learning. They work together on shared learning objectives to help children make the best possible progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide enough opportunities for children to practise their early writing skills.  The childminder has not placed a strong enough focus on professional development to raise the quality of teaching to promote children's achievements to an even higher level.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to practise their early writing skills  explore and make use of further ways to extend professional knowledge and gain a deeper understanding of how to develop the quality of teaching even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's practice and her engagement with children throughout the inspection.  The inspector held discussions and conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the qualifications and recent training completed by the childminder. She also checked evidence of the suitability of all household members.  The inspector viewed children's files and assessment records and a range of relevant policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly undertakes safeguarding training to strengthen her knowledge of how to protect children from harm. Children are supervised well and are taught how to keep themselves safe. Risk assessments are thorough and ensure children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. The childminder is a thoughtful and keen practitioner who is focused on ensuring that children's individual care and learning needs are well met. Ongoing monitoring of children's development enables the childminder to swiftly identify and manage potential gaps in children's learning. She works effectively with other early years providers to help secure children's progress and provide continuity in their learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are happy and ready to learn. The childminder has a good grasp on what children know and can do, and she uses information from her observations well to plan for their future learning. The childminder's teaching is good and her interactions with children are positive and focused on helping children to acquire new skills. She extends children's mathematical development well as they investigate a tank of fish. For example, the childminder encourages children to count how many fish they can see, identify the different colours and compare which is the biggest and smallest. Children have great fun looking at photographs of themselves. They eagerly recall when they found a snail, trips to the water park and excitedly point out the shadow behind a dinosaur. The childminder enables children to finish and revisit activities that interest them, to help them consolidate their learning. This helps children to develop a secure sense of achievement.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to lead active and healthy lifestyles. Children play outdoors regularly and benefit from good opportunities to engage in physical play. Children benefit from nutritious and healthy snacks and meals throughout the day. They confidently help choose what they want to eat and discuss the foods that are good for them. Regular praise and encouragement from the childminder help children to develop their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder is a good role model. She teaches children to be kind and tolerant, and they quickly learn about the importance of respect and good manners.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and quickly gain a range of skills needed for school and future life. They are confident and keen learners, thoroughly enjoying activities and outings that help them to learn about the world around them. Children make choices and lead their own learning, becoming engrossed for long periods of time. They know that the childminder is there to support them and they are not afraid to ask for help or advice when they need it. Children listen and respond positively to reminders about safe practices and relish the praise they receive for their efforts and achievements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY246141 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 848342 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 December 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Edlington, Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and offers 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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