Childminder EY448397

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 August 2016 29 May 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 clearly enjoys her time with the children. She has high expectations and is ambitious for children to achieve well. She has made improvements to the quality of her provision since the last inspection.  The childminder has established effective partnerships with other settings that children attend. She shares information with them about children's learning and development. This helps to provide a consistent approach to supporting children's progress.  The childminder uses her knowledge of children's achievements to help her plan the next steps in their learning. This helps her to monitor the progress children are making effectively and ensures that any gaps in their learning are identified and planned for.  The childminder knows the children well and they form strong attachments with her. Children spontaneously cuddle up to her at various times during the day. They are happy and settled. This helps to promote their developing emotional well-being.

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides a nutritious range of healthy meals and snacks which supports children's healthy development. She recognises when children begin to feel tired and enables them to rest and sleep.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not give children enough opportunities to learn about the differences between themselves and others within their community and the wider world.  Although the childminder reflects on her practice, her evaluation does not focus sufficiently on identifying ways to improve children's level of achievement.

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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

 provide additional opportunities for children to learn about the differences and similarities between themselves and others within their community and the wider world  focus self-evaluation more precisely on identifying ways to further improve children's levels of achievement.

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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 evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector viewed all areas used by the children, both indoors and outdoors.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of her household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder works closely with other early years professionals to improve the quality of her practice overall. The childminder has a good understanding of the needs of early years children. She creates a welcoming and motivating environment where children grow in self-confidence. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is very clear about the possible signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect. She is confident in her knowledge of the procedures to follow to help safeguard children. The childminder carries out robust risk assessments to ensure that her home, garden and resources remain suitable for children to use. The childminder regularly shares detailed information about children's progress with parents. This helps them to continue their child's learning at home. Parents are very complimentary about the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder collects information about what children can already do when they first join the setting. This helps her to ensure children are suitably challenged. Young children demonstrate a positive attitude to learning and are able to maintain concentration during activities. For example, they are engrossed in filling, emptying and pouring tubs of water. The childminder supports children well and develops their communication skills effectively. She interacts positively with children and models clear words to them. She sings rhyming songs and the children delight when they hear music, enthusiastically moving their bodies to the rhythm. The childminder regularly reads books with the children and encourages them to turn the pages independently.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model and provides a positive, happy and relaxed environment for children. She supports children's emotional well-being effectively and provides an abundance of praise and encouragement for all children. Children settle quickly into the setting. Children's care needs are met effectively by the childminder, who is warm and caring. Children develop secure relationships with her and they are confident within their environment. This helps to build their self-esteem. Resources are organised in a way that promotes children's ability to make choices about their own learning. Young children develop their growing curiosity. They have fun exploring and investigating natural objects. Toddlers learn to take well-managed risks as they enthusiastically climb the steps to the slide.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress. They are learning the skills to help them to be ready for their next stage of learning. They are beginning to develop their listening and understanding skills. They are curious and motivated learners. Children enjoy being outdoors in the fresh air, where they are developing their physical skills. They learn to take turns and to play alongside each other. They respond to simple boundaries and behave well. Children are developing their communication, language and early literacy skills well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448397 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 1043936 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Doncaster. She operates her provision all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Wednesday 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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