Stewart, Sarah Jayne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 October 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 providing good quality care and learning opportunities for all children. She updates her knowledge through training and then applies her knowledge and skills to support her good practice.  The childminder is experienced and knowledgeable about child development and learning. Her teaching skills are effective. She motivates children through her enthusiasm and encouragement.  The childminder tracks children's progress from their individual starting points effectively. She uses the information gained from observations and discussions with parents to precisely plan for children's next steps in learning. As a result, children make at least good progress in their learning.  The childminder is very calm. She provides regular praise and reassurance to help children feel safe and secure. Children are happy, settled and confident.  The childminder has established good partnerships with parents. They are kept

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This provision is good

informed about their children's progress and well-being through effective communication.  The childminder reflects on her practice and has a clear vision for improvement and continuous development. This has a positive impact on children's learning and welfare.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully established effective partnerships with other professionals when children attend additional settings, to make sure there is consistency in children's care and learning.  Occasionally, planned activities do not provide the further challenge and exploration needed to help raise children's progress to a higher level.

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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

 build on existing partnerships with other professionals to share more information about children's progress and development, when they attend more than one setting  make the most of planned activities, in order to provide extra challenge and further exploration, to help children make even better progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during inside and outdoor activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder, her assistants and children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's and her assistants' qualifications and training, their suitability, and the suitability of other household members.  The inspector spoke to parents and carers during the inspection and also took account of the views of parents by reading their written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures that she regularly attends child protection training. She is confident of the procedure to follow to report concerns, in line with Local Safeguarding Children Board guidelines. She has updated her policies and procedures to support her practice and to help her keep children safe. The childminder quickly recognises any weaknesses in her practice and successfully monitors the performance of her assistants. She supports their training needs well. The childminder also cascades any information and skills that she has gained to her assistants, in order to make improvements and raise outcomes for children. The childminder regularly checks that children are making good progress. She has a very good knowledge of their needs and swiftly takes action to narrow any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder ensures that children are inspired and have a vibrant environment that encourages learning. The quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides a good range of meaningful activities that promotes all aspects of children's learning. She keeps children busy with activities that they enjoy. For example, children engage enthusiastically with paint and toy vehicles. The childminder develops children's language and thinking skills well, such as by talking about what they are doing and naming the types of vehicles they are playing with. She asks lots of questions to support children's language development and provides the necessary time for children to think and respond. The childminder provides a good mix of planned activities and those that children lead themselves. She also plans activities that build on children's interests and the information gained from parents about current events in children's lives. Furthermore, the childminder

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

successfully includes parents in their child's learning and in promoting children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model and meets the needs of the children well. She helps children develop positive behaviours and attitudes that promote tolerance and mutual respect. She offers children regular praise and encouragement, helping to boost their self- esteem and confidence. Children are encouraged to become independent. They confidently feed themselves and recognise when they are thirsty. Children make choices in their own play and happily play with their friends. Children develop a good understanding of being healthy, such as spending time outdoors and also resting.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy learning and are well motivated. They are enthusiastic learners who enjoy the time they spend with the childminder and her assistants. Children enjoy counting objects and using numbers in everyday routines, such as counting how many forks they need at the table. They have the confidence to have a go at new activities, as well as taking the lead in their chosen play. Children gain essential skills that prepare them well for further learning and school. All children are progressing very well in their learning, given their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485170 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 1074413 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 15

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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 2015 and lives in Mexborough, South Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder works with assistants.

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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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