Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 July 2016 17 March 2014

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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

 The childminder effectively monitors and reviews the service she provides. This has led to good improvements since her last inspection. She clearly identifies the strengths in her provision and areas that she would like to further improve. Parents and children are fully involved in this process and their views are valued.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder exchanges relevant information so that children benefit from continuity in their care and education.  The childminder has a good knowledge of the interests and capabilities of the children she cares for. She provides them with well planned and interestingly resourced activities that provide suitable challenge and enjoyment. Consequently, children make good progress.  Children develop a good understanding about how to keep themselves safe. They learn about the importance of being careful around hot water in the kitchen as they take part

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This provision is good

in role play activities and pretend to make cups of tea.  Children develop close and caring relationships with the childminder and with each other. The childminder skilfully enhances their emotional well-being through praise and encouragement for their achievements. As a result, children are well behaved.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's professional development programme is not specifically focused on raising the level of teaching to achieve the very best outcomes for children.  Children are not always given time for uninterrupted play and to become deeply involved in the activities. This is because the childminder occasionally moves children on to the next task too quickly.

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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

 focus the professional development programme more specifically on raising the quality of teaching and learning  provide children with more time for uninterrupted play to enable them to become more deeply involved in the activities provided.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the activities and the childminder's interaction with the children.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder and children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults in the home.  The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role in protecting children from harm. She knows who to contact if she has concerns about a child in her care. The childminder maintains all her core training, such as first aid and safeguarding, to keep children safe. Detailed policies and procedures underpin her good practice. The childminder maintains rigorous risk assessments of her home to minimise any risks to children. She knows how to work with other early years providers that children attend, when the need arises.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified. She understands how children learn and develop and uses her observations and assessments of the children to plan for their next stage in learning. Children are motivated and engage enthusiastically in their play. The childminder provides good support for the development of children's communication and language skills. She actively engages in play activities, asking appropriate questions and encouraging children to talk about what they are doing. The childminder accurately monitors children's development. This helps her identify any gaps that arise in their learning. She plans activities well so that gaps close quickly.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a well resourced, welcoming and homely environment, where children are valued and secure. Children are learning to be very independent. Three-year- old children put on their own shoes and dressing-up clothes. They clear away the table after lunch and tidy up their resources to make the environment safe. Children make choices from the very good range of activities. This is organised well, at child-height, in the playroom and outdoors. Children have very good opportunities to keep fit and active outdoors to promote their health. The childminder continues to develop the outdoor play facilities to enhance all areas of learning. Children enjoy nutritious food that is freshly prepared by the childminder. They learn about how to maintain good health through daily routines and planned activities. Children spontaneously wash their hands before meals and after visiting the bathroom to prevent the spread of infection.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children use a good range of art and craft materials to express their thoughts and feelings well. They create their choice of superhero masks using paint, collage materials and glitter. Children develop their small-muscle skills as they manipulate the various sized brushes and spatulas to create different effects. Children develop their listening and attention skills well. They enjoy sitting with the childminder as they take part in retelling their favourite stories. The childminder leaves gaps in storylines and children rapidly recall and fill in the words. Children explore different substances outdoors, such as sand and water. They transport these and mix them together to observe the changes that occur. Children are making good progress and developing the skills needed in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY465631 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 1043782 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 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013. She lives in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an early years 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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