Childminder EY321431

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 April 2016 10 January 2011

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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 a drive to continually improve and has successfully addressed the recommendation raised at the last inspection.  The childminder's home is safe and secure and children explore this with confidence and independence.  The childminder and her assistant are good role models for children. They sensitively support them to understand how to manage their feelings and children's behaviour is good.  The childminder carries out regular and accurate assessments of children. She has a good knowledge of the children in her care and provides a wide range of stimulating activities based on their interests and needs.  The childminder and her assistant skilfully support children's language development and understanding of new words. All children are making good progress in their communication and language development in relation to their starting points.  The childminder has good relationships with other professionals. She shares

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This provision is good

information and strategies to support children's learning well. This creates a collaborative approach to ensuring that children's needs are quickly identified and met.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not sharply focus on supporting the ongoing development of her assistant's knowledge and skills.  The childminder does not effectively support parents to understand or extend their children's learning at home.

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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

 strengthen the programme for professional development that sharply focuses on broadening the assistant's knowledge and skills and promote even better outcomes for children  help parents to be more involved in their children's learning and share ideas to support them to extend their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder and her assistant's interactions and children's daily play routines.  The inspector took account of the parents' written views.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated a planned activity together.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including policies and procedures and children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation stage. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is clear about the procedures to follow to ensure children are safe and protected. She makes sure her assistant is clear about their responsibilities and regularly checks his practice. The childminder carries out robust risk assessments to check the suitability of the environment, resources and equipment. The childminder regularly evaluates her practice. She sets herself clear targets for improvement which help her raise the quality of the service she provides. Parents comment that they are very happy with the care the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her knowledge of how to support children's learning and development very well. Children benefit from a good balance of child-initiated and adult- led activities. They particularly enjoy exploring their natural environment and learning about different plants, birds and animals. The childminder and her assistant take every opportunity to extend children's learning and support them to become independent learners. They involve themselves fully in children's play and help them to stay focused as they master new skills. For example, children are supported to solve problems as they thread beads onto pipe cleaners. The childminder helps children to learn about numbers as they play. Children enjoy playing with painted pebbles as they learn to count and recognise numbers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from a welcoming and well-organised environment. The childminder is sensitive to children's needs and has consistent processes to support children to develop their self-confidence and self-esteem. Children are encouraged to become independent and manage their own personal needs. They confidently put on their own coats and wellington boots when they go to play outside. The childminder prepares healthy meals and snacks and talks to children about healthy food choices. A wide range of resources and activities help to support children to understand and respect each other's differences. The childminder has robust arrangements for supporting children through transition to their next stage of learning. She has a good understanding of how to support children through times of change. Children enjoy playing with dolls to help them prepare for the arrival of a new baby.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those in need of additional support, make good progress from their starting points. Children develop good communication skills and learn to respect the world around them. They learn how to keep themselves safe from danger as they are taught to assess risk and take chances. Children make good progress in their physical development and enjoy playing in the interesting outdoor area. They enjoy learning early science and mathematical concepts as they play and explore. These key skills build firm foundations for children's future learning and prepare them well for their move to new settings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY321431 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 862416 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Arksey in Doncaster and works with an assistant. The childminder works all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-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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