Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 November 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 regularly reviews the quality of her observations, planning and assessments to help ensure that she is meeting children's individual learning needs.  The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's progress. This includes the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. The childminder invites parents to look at their children's development files each term so that they can discuss their child's progress.  The childminder provides a homely environment where children are comfortable and relaxed. She reflects on children's individual interests and provides activities and resources that help to keep them interested and motivated.  The childminder is a good role model with a gentle approach. Children happily cooperate with care routines and this shows that they feel safe.  All children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder is quick to

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This provision is good

identify any gaps in children's learning and plans effectively so that they promptly catch up.  The childminder provides parents with information and ideas about how they can continue with their children's learning at home. For example, she suggests specific resources to support children's physical development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully explored how to raise the quality of teaching to exceptional levels.  Although teaching is good, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to help young children develop their language more rapidly.

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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

 strengthen the use of continual professional development to help drive the already good quality of teaching even higher and increase the potential to achieve excellent outcomes for all children  extend opportunities for children to practise their early speaking skills and enable them to refine their speech more rapidly as they begin to imitate words and sounds.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and learning and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  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 documentation 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 has a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and the procedures to implement to help safeguard children from abuse or neglect. The childminder checks her home regularly to ensure it is a safe, secure and suitable environment for children to use. She also checks that her resources and equipment are appropriate for children's age and stage of development. The childminder seeks the opinions of parents and children to help her assess the quality of the care she provides. The childminder reviews her planning and reflects on children's progress to ensure that she covers all seven areas of learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of the local community to broaden children's experiences and promote their learning. Children especially enjoy the trips to the wildlife park where they learn about the animals they see there. She also takes children to various groups where they enjoy dancing to music. Children explore a box of colourful instruments. The childminder shows them how to play them and they eagerly copy her and enjoy the sounds they make. Toddlers listen to the childminder as she sings a familiar song and they move their bodies to the rhythm. The childminder introduces early counting as children remove and replace shapes into a shape sorter. Toddlers use their imagination as they make tea and offer it around.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has high expectations for good behaviour. She sensitively reminds children that they are to be kind to each other. The childminder also provides various opportunities for them to play alongside other children away from her home. This is one way she supports children to develop their social skills. The childminder is sensitive and responsive to children's emotional needs. This helps them form a genuine bond with her and they settle quickly. Parents are very complimentary about the level of care and the quality of learning experiences the childminder provides for their children. Children learn about eating healthily as part of their daily routine. They select fruit for a snack, enjoy freshly cooked meals and learn to help themselves to a drink of water when they are thirsty. Children benefit from lots of local outings. The childminder talks to children about where they are going, possible dangers and how to keep themselves safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the range of skills they need for school. They recognise letters, numbers, colours and shapes. Babies' confidence builds quickly as they eagerly explore the environment and make choices about what they want to do. Children become good listeners and are confident to express their wishes and views. They develop good social skills and learn to mix with other children in different situations.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482377 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 994364 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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 2014. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2.

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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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