Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 July 2016 5 May 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has improved the way she observes and monitors children's learning. Assessments show that children are working within the typical range of development for their age.  The childminder has revised the information she gathers from parents to help her to accurately establish children's starting points. Children are provided with good continuity in their learning and development.  The childminder uses a range of outings and activities to raise children's awareness of their community and the wider world.  Children are developing essential social skills and confidence in readiness for their future education. They attend local childminding groups and have many opportunities to mix with other children and adults.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Information about children's individual learning and progress is not routinely shared between school and the childminder.  The childminder plans for children's next steps in learning. However, she does not always use what she knows to plan precisely to help children make rapid progress.  The childminder sometimes overlooks opportunities to further enhance children's counting knowledge.

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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

 share information more routinely with school to help provide a greater understanding of what can be done to enhance and complement individual children's learning experiences  set more ambitious targets for children, in order to help increase the potential for them to make rapid progress in their learning  create more opportunities for children to develop their counting skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main playroom and looked at other areas used for childminding, including 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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends child protection training and plans to keep her knowledge up to date through refresher courses. She has a good understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder monitors children's emotional well-being and knows how to act on any concerns about their welfare. She understands the referral procedure in the event of an allegation against herself or other household members. The childminder has started to evaluate her strengths as well as areas for development. She has attended a recent course to improve her understanding of how to assess children and identify any gaps in their learning. The childminder is keen to enhance her knowledge and skills further to benefit children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is experienced and qualified. She actively engages in children's play. Overall, teaching is effective and supports children's good progress. The childminder enhances children's communication and literacy development well. She speaks with children and asks appropriate questions. Children recall events they have shared with their family members. The childminder repeats words spoken by children to help them to say them in the correct way. She introduces new expressions to extend children's vocabulary and understanding of size, such as enormous. Children enjoy looking at books. They show how they can listen and follow instructions that the childminder reads to them. Children identify colours and show their understanding of directional language, such as left and right, as they follow instructions correctly. They enjoy creative play where they make marks on paper and experiment with mixing paints together. Children are proud of their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

achievements, showing their motivation to learn.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a very positive role model. She has rules for children's conduct which mirror those of school. Children learn to understand why it is important to listen, be respectful and kind to others. The childminder provides lots of specific praise to help children understand what they have done well. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder promotes children's health, safety and physical skills well. Children learn to attend to their personal care needs independently and follow good hygiene procedures. They enjoy nutritious meals and help to prepare snacks where they learn how to use utensils carefully. Children visit local markets and supermarkets to help them to understand where food comes from. They enjoy walks to and from school and visits to local parks and attractions. Children take pleasure in singing and creating dance movements to music.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. Children enjoy playing with small-world models, such as the garage, and imitate the actions of adults. They are keen to join in with activities and are active learners who have fun in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 317958 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 1050979 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1997 and lives in Doncaster. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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