Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 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 interacts well with children and encourages them to follow their own play ideas. Children pretend to take their baby for a walk. They show how they can use their imagination and have great fun imitating the actions of adults.  The childminder promotes children's mathematical development well. Children count and use mathematical language during their play.  Children have developed secure attachments with the childminder. She has a kind, nurturing approach and gives children cuddles when they need them. This helps children feel secure in her care.  Children's behaviour is good. Their self-esteem is promoted well through the praise and encouragement they receive from the childminder.  The childminder organises many opportunities for children to spend time in the fresh air and to develop their physical skills. This supports children's good health and well-being.  Children have access to a vibrant learning environment with a good range of accessible

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This provision is good

toys and resources that stimulates their interests and meets their individual needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always involve parents in assessing the starting points for children's learning.  Planning for children's individual learning is not always meticulously linked to the next stage in their development, in order to help accelerate their progress in all areas.  The childminder does not always give children enough time to think about a response to her questions.

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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

 gather detailed information from all parents when children first start, so that they can contribute fully to their child's initial assessment on entry  plan more precisely for children's next steps in learning, in order to help secure their more rapid progress in all areas of their development  give children enough time to connect their ideas and think about how they will respond to a question.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main playroom and looked at other areas used for childminding, including outside.  The inspector conducted 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 suitability of all household members and of 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 childminder is very committed to her role and has a strong desire to provide the best care for children. She regularly reflects on her practice, which helps her to constantly improve. The childminder also seeks the views of parents and children. For example, children helped with the choice of decor and colours for their new cosy reading area under the stairs. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows what to do if she has a concern about a child's welfare. She completes training so that she learns how to support children's safety and well-being. The childminder also attends sessions at the local children's centre. She uses the knowledge gained from these to build successfully on children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is effective and supports children's good progress. The childminder promotes children's early literacy skills well. Children enjoy sitting with their friends to listen to stories. The childminder introduces the title of the book and children turn the pages. Children listen attentively and show how they can follow the childminder's instructions. They name the food items on the shopping list in the book. The childminder builds upon the experiences children have been learning about in the book. She engages them in a role play activity. Children pretend to act out real-life scenarios as they buy fruit and vegetables from the supermarket.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder teaches children about different cultures and their own community. Children learn how people around the world dance in different ways. They visit the local church where they listen to religious stories. This also helps to enhance their confidence and social skills as they meet with other adults and children. Children learn good hygiene practices and benefit from eating home-cooked meals that are nutritious and well balanced. Children have many opportunities to be active. They play on the trampoline and slide in the garden and go on visits to farms. Children get to know teachers and the environment as they attend events at the local school. This helps to prepare them emotionally for their future education.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing good independent care skills, such as washing their hands before food. They are learning how to negotiate and cooperate with each other. For example, they decide together who the shopkeeper will be. Children are confident learners and are eager to take part in activities. They are gaining the key skills they will need for their next stage of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483738 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 999684 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 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 Finningley, Doncaster. She operates all year round from 8am 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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