Childminder EY482719

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 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 observes children and uses accurate assessments to regularly monitor their development. This enables her to identify and manage any gaps in children's learning.  The childminder undertakes continuous professional development. She is motivated in her commitment to provide good quality care and learning for all children.  The environment, indoors and outdoors, is welcoming and well resourced. This contributes towards children's enthusiasm for learning and their curiosity about the world around them.  The childminder promotes good hygiene practices from an early age and teaches children the importance of keeping themselves safe and healthy.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, planned activities are more suited to an older age group and based around themes which are not relevant to younger children's interests or stage of learning.  The childminder does not effectively involve parents when evaluating what she does well and what can be improved.

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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

 enhance planning so that activities consistently support all children's interests and individual learning to the highest level  consult with parents to gain their opinions about the quality of care and learning provided, and use this information when evaluating practice and setting targets for future improvements.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector assessed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the records of children's attendance and evidence of the suitability of people living on the premises.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector viewed the resources and areas used by children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities with regard to child protection and is familiar with the local safeguarding procedures. The childminder identifies and minimises hazards well. She supervises children closely, giving them the confidence to learn to manage risks and practise their developing physical skills. The childminder implements effective policies and procedures, which helps to underpin her practice. There are good channels of communication with parents about children's care and progress. Learning records are shared with parents and they are asked to contribute to them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and plans successfully overall to support their learning. She finds out about children's starting points from parents when they first attend. She encourages parents to share what they know about their child so she can build on their children's skills. Children learn about shapes, numbers and colours, which the childminder introduces through play in a variety of different ways. The childminder's good quality interaction supports children's learning well and they make good progress. There is a strong emphasis on promoting children's communication and language. The childminder sings songs and provides a narrative for what she and the children are doing as they play. She encourages children to talk about past events and she models language well. For example, children enjoy exploring and investigating a box of autumn natural resources. The childminder introduces the children

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

to new words, such as hibernation and rustling.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Important information is gathered from new parents as part of the effective settling-in arrangements. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure children's individual care needs are fully met. She is warm and affectionate with the children. Consequently, all children benefit from the secure emotional attachments they build with her. Children are happy, confident and motivated. They behave well. The childminder is a good role model and praises children often. This helps them gain confidence and positive self-esteem. The childminder helps children learn how to use the bathroom independently, feed themselves and brush their teeth. This supports them with managing their own personal needs and equips them well with the self-care skills they need in the future. Regular trips within the local community and to children's groups provide opportunities for children to develop an understanding of the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development because they engage in purposeful learning experiences. The childminder focuses well on teaching children key language, social and physical skills. Children enjoy regular trips out to child-friendly settings where they can mix with their peers. Older children can recognise their own name and show a keen interest in writing. This prepares them well with the skills they need for future learning and later moves to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482719 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 999555 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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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 the Wadworth area of Doncaster. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 4. She offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works with a co-childminder.

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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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