Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 August 2016 Not applicable

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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 is passionate about her role. She has started to evaluate her practice and provision and demonstrates a willingness to continually improve.  The quality of the childminder's interactions with children is good overall. Children behave in a positive way and are interested and motivated to play and learn.  The childminder creates a very warm, friendly environment for children to play and learn in. Children are happy and relaxed. They have formed secure emotional attachments with the childminder and show how they feel safe in her care.  The childminder is a good role model. Children are learning about the importance of sharing resources, being kind to their friends and taking turns. They are learning skills they will need in the wider social environment of school.  The childminder promotes children's health and well-being effectively. Children have plenty of opportunities to get fresh air and develop their physical skills. They take part

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This provision is good

in sports day events, such as the egg and spoon race or sack race. Children are learning how exercise helps to keep them fit and well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use her observations of children's progress to identify their level of achievement as precisely as possible, in order to plan for more rapid progress in their learning.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to build fully on children's knowledge and understanding of shape.  The childminder does not give children enough opportunities to use a variety of materials to develop their own creative ideas.

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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

 make better use of information gained from observations to plan more precisely and improve the potential for children to make rapid progress in their development  make better use of opportunities to develop children's knowledge and understanding of shape as part of their mathematical development  offer more opportunities for children to use creative materials and express their own ideas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main playroom and looked at other areas used by the children, including outside.  The inspector completed 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 the 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.  The inspector took account of parents' written views on the quality of the provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps her child protection knowledge up to date through her attendance at relevant courses. She has all local agency telephone numbers close to hand should she have any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder knows how to promote the welfare and safety of children in her care. She ensures that her home is secure and fit for purpose. The childminder keeps doors locked and she makes sure that children are closely supervised at all times. She is committed to improving her professional knowledge. The childminder attends training. She seeks support and advice from her local authority early years team and shares good practice with other childminders in the area. This helps her to improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses a good range of teaching strategies to extend children's learning. She models how to cut paper for children to copy. Children enhance their small-muscle development and show concentration as they learn how to use scissors safely. The childminder offers praise and encouragement, helping to raise their self-esteem and confidence. She encourages children's communication and language skills well. Some of the ways she does this is by asking questions and repeating new words. The childminder takes time to listen to what the children have to say. She regularly shares development information with parents and suggests activities they could complete at home. Children have good continuity in their learning and development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder uses a range of activities and outings to raise children's awareness of their community, nature and the wider world. Children visit the local museum and library. They enjoy making insect houses, bird feeders and fat balls, to encourage wildlife into the childminder's garden. Children use magnifying glasses to look closely at slugs and snails. They learn about different countries and their celebrations, such as Chinese New Year and Australia Day. Children have lots of opportunities to socialise with others and be active. They go on organised outings with the local playgroup to parks further afield and visit indoor play centres. Children follow good hygiene procedures and enjoy nutritious food. They are learning how to keep themselves safe and how a balanced diet helps to keep them healthy.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. Resources are well maintained and easily accessible, enabling children to make independent choices. Children use their imagination well. They copy the actions of adults as they pretend to make a birthday cake for their baby. Children have many opportunities to build on their early literacy skills. They have a go at writing the letters in their name. Children enjoy books and practise saying the initial letter sounds in words. They are gaining key skills they will need for their future education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479980 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 987373 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 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Hyde Park, Doncaster. She operates her provision all year round from 7am to 6pm, 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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