Childminder EY482935

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 September 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 committed to improving the quality of her provision and has actively sought out appropriate training. This has had a positive impact on the quality of care that she provides.  The childminder gathers information from parents about their children's abilities and care needs before they start. She also knows what children like to do and this helps her to plan activities children are interested in.  The childminder listens to children and answers their questions. She encourages them to keep on trying when they say they cannot do something. This helps to build children's confidence and gives them a sense of achievement.  Children make their own decisions about what they want to do and are able to select resources independently.  The childminder plans a well-balanced range of activities and play opportunities that helps her to complement what children are learning in school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children the guidance they need to learn the importance of listening and respecting what others have to say.  The childminder has not fully considered how best to support children in managing their own behaviour and conduct when there are changes to their routines.

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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

 help children understand the benefits of paying attention to what others are saying  explore ways to help children adapt their behaviour to take account of changing situations.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documents, including training certificates and evidence of suitability checks.  The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is very confident in her knowledge of the procedures to follow to help safeguard children. Her safeguarding policy and procedures accurately reflect the procedures of the Local Safeguarding Children Board. The childminder continues to develop her knowledge and understanding of the different types of risks children may face. She is aware of possible signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect. The childminder provides parents with detailed information about her role and responsibilities. The childminder carries out visual risk assessments to ensure the environment, resources and equipment are suitable for all children's needs and abilities. The childminder works closely with school and keeps up to date with what children are learning there.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder encourages the interest that children show in numbers and measurements. One way she does this is by helping them to read a recipe for making dough. Children take turns to measure out the quantities of ingredients they need. The childminder brings their attention to how the mixture changes as they add liquid. Children then explore the changing texture. Children are intrigued as they add food colouring and discuss what colour they think it will turn the dough. Some children manipulate the dough into the shape of a hedgehog and use pasta to represent the spines on their bodies. Some children join in a conversation about the spines and how hedgehogs hibernate. Others decide they are going to build something and help themselves to a variety of construction bricks. Children enjoy reading their school book to the childminder. They use words in their conversations that she has introduced during activities, such as silky and levelling off.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides settling-in sessions when children can attend with their parents. This helps the children to develop a bond with her and to settle in quickly. Parents are reassured by the fact that their children feel safe and are happy to attend. The childminder encourages children's independence. They put on their own coats and shoes, and are confident enough to ask for help, when required. Children are provided with healthy snacks and water to drink. They enjoy regular fresh air and exercise through their daily routines. For example, children walk to and from school with the childminder, regularly stopping off at a nearby park at the end of their school day. Children enjoy this time running off some energy and using large equipment. The childminder provides parents with newsletters informing them of what she is doing to help children continue with what they are learning in school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482935 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 995662 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 6 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 Doncaster. She operates her provision all year round from 7.30am 9.45am and from 3.30pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder only provides care for children in full-time education. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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