Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 August 2016 22 November 2012

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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 action and recommendations raised at the last inspection. She has developed her knowledge of children's stages of development. This helps her to effectively monitor the progress children are making in their learning and development, and ensures that any gaps in children's learning are identified and planned for.  The childminder is a positive role model who values and respects all children as individuals. She is patient and sensitive to their individual needs.  The childminder ensures settling-in arrangements are flexible to meet children's individual needs. She builds strong bonds of attachment with children and spends time getting to know them and their families. This helps children to feel safe and secure in the childminder's care.  The childminder has established effective links with other settings that children attend, which ensures a consistent approach to their learning.

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This provision is good

 Children are very happy and settled. They have developed close relationships with the childminder. Children demonstrate a strong sense of belonging and confidently make choices about things they would like to do.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's programme of professional development is not yet focused sharply enough on raising the good standard of teaching further.

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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

 use more rigorous evaluation that identifies highly focused professional development opportunities and raises the quality of teaching to a higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector viewed all the areas of the setting used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to children and the childminder during the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through written questionnaires.  The inspector viewed a wide range of documentation, including policies and procedures, risk assessments, children's records, qualifications and training and suitability checks.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder shows knowledge of child protection issues. She understands what action to take if she is concerned about the welfare of a child in her care. She is aware of the potential risks of mobile phones and cameras, and she takes appropriate steps to keep children as safe from harm as possible. The childminder, generally, reflects on the effectiveness of her setting and gathers children's and parents' views to help identify priorities for improvement. The childminder works on advice from the local authority teacher to raise the quality of her provision. She shares children's progress reports with schools children move on to, in order to support their initial visits and enhance future learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is passionate about working with children. She is enthusiastic and her interactions with children are positive. She consistently asks children a variety of meaningful questions, uses descriptive language and encourages them to think and respond for themselves. The toys and resources provided are of a good quality and stimulate children's interest. The childminder plans interesting activities that help to motivate children to develop well in all aspects of their learning. She identifies children's starting points from information provided by parents when children first start and from her initial observations. She follows clear routines for observing, assessing and identifying the next steps in children's learning. Children have opportunities to practise their counting skills and identify colours in their play. They enjoy sharing books and listening to familiar stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and confident as they play and explore. Behaviour is very good. Children are encouraged to share and take turns as they play. Their self-esteem and confidence are supported through praise, encouragement and recognition of their achievements. Children enjoy the outdoors. They have access to a well-resourced garden where they have opportunities to develop their physical skills. The childminder promotes children's understanding of safety. They are encouraged to follow good hygiene routines and develop their self-help skills. The childminder's practice is inclusive and helps children to respect each other's differences and similarities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder and make good progress in all areas of their learning and development. They actively engage in their learning and display high levels of concentration during activities. Children's communication and language skills are well supported. They learn about numbers and shapes and practise early writing skills. Older children develop their listening and attention skills through the games and activities the childminder plans. This helps them to develop the key skills needed for their future learning and in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY446408 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 1037203 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm on 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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