Childminder EY310559

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 October 2016 15 January 2015

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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 works closely with parents at the start of the placement to collect information about children's starting points. She regularly observes and assesses children. The childminder is aware of where children are in their development and takes this into account when planning for their next steps in learning.  The childminder knows the children well. She keeps parents well informed about their child's activities and progress. The childminder quickly identifies any gaps in their learning and implements plans to ensure they are progressing in line with typical expectations. Children are being prepared well for their future education.  Children are happy and contented individuals. The childminder is a good role model who treats children with kindness and respect. She constantly offers praise and reassurance to them as they play. This helps to build children's confidence and supports their emotional well-being.

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This provision is good

 The childminder demonstrates a strong drive to improve. She has worked hard to address the action and recommendations set at her last inspection. The childminder has identified her own future professional development needs, in order to help her improve outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not yet have a wide range of experiences that promotes their understanding of people, families and communities in the wider world.  The childminder does not always support parents well enough to share ongoing information about what their children are achieving at home.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to build on their understanding of their own families and cultures and those of other people and communities in the wider world  support parents more effectively to share information about what their children are achieving at home, in order to help inform the planning for children's individual learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and the planning documentation.  The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and of the childminder's qualifications. She also looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form and discussed her improvement plan.  The inspector asked the childminder questions about her practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder can identify the signs and symptoms of abuse and understands the action to take should she be concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder attends child protection training in order to receive regular safeguarding updates. The childminder reflects on the quality of her provision, taking into account the views of parents and children. She evaluates her practice and uses what she learns to provide a good quality care and learning experience for children. Written testimonials from parents demonstrate the high respect they have for the childminder. They describe her as a caring person who is flexible to meet their changing childcare needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play, practise and repetition. She provides activities that successfully meet their learning needs and that are suitably matched to their ages and capabilities. The childminder interacts well with children and uses fun and effective teaching to help children extend and build on their current skills. The childminder effectively supports children to develop their communication and speaking skills. She provides a running commentary about what the children are doing and responds well to their babbles and gestures. The childminder models clear pronunciation, repeats language back to children and names objects, colours and shapes to extend their vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's well-being and personal development are promoted in everything the childminder does. She makes sure that children have a safe environment to play in and she supervises them well. The childminder is very caring and nurturing towards children and they thrive in her care. The childminder works closely with parents to help new children settle. She finds out about children's individual interests and routines to ensure good continuity in care. The childminder provides a healthy and nutritious variety of meals and snacks. She ensures that children have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise in her garden and on trips to the local park and library. The childminder takes the children to groups in the local community. This helps to develop children's social skills as they play with other children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy exploring the bright, welcoming and well-resourced learning environment. They are inquisitive about how things work and relish the different noises electronic cars and caterpillars make. Children are developing their concentration skills. They enjoy feeling the textures of different resources and moving coloured beads round a wire. Children make good progress from their starting points and demonstrate that they are developing typically for their age. They are motivated and are willing to try new experiences. Children are well prepared for what they need to learn next, and for the move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY310559 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 1044803 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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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