Childminder EY257362

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 November 2016 1 July 2016

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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 has successfully addressed the actions raised at the last inspection. For example, she has followed the correct procedures to enable Ofsted to carry out all the necessary checks on her assistants. All assistants who work with children are suitable to do so. They also hold a paediatric first-aid qualification. This helps to promote children's safety.  The childminder is well qualified and knows how children learn. She helps all of them to make good progress given their starting points.  The childminder knows the children well. They have formed warm and secure attachments with her and the assistants. New children settle in very well and quickly learn about the setting's daily routines.  The childminder and her assistants work well together. They praise and encourage children well. This helps support children's confidence, well-being and self-esteem.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not established a highly successful two-way flow of information with other settings children attend.  The childminder has not fully explored ways to consistently involve parents in helping them to support their child's learning 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

 find more ways to gather and share information with all settings where children attend that enable a truly shared approach to children's learning  explore different ways to help parents guide their children's learning at home.

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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 held discussions with the childminder, her assistants and children during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder and her assistants' qualifications. She checked evidence of the suitability of all those living or working on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents on the day of inspection and read their written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants have a good understanding of child protection procedures. They know who to contact if they have a concerns about a child's safety or welfare. Both the childminder and her assistants attend courses and training which extend and refresh their knowledge about local safeguarding procedures. The childminder completes regular risk assessments to identify and minimise any hazards to children. For example, she ensures her dog does not have access to play areas when young children are playing on the floor. This helps to promote children's safety and health. The childminder evaluates her practice regularly. She monitors the professional development of herself and her assistants. They regularly reflect together to discuss any identified areas for improvement. The childminder welcomes the views of the parents using her service to identify further ways of developing the good care and learning she

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

provides. Parents comment on how settled their children are and on the good variety of activities provided.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants support children's learning well. For example, the assistant joins in with children's play to sustain their engagement or guide their learning. The childminder assesses children's starting points and makes regular observations of their achievements. She uses this information to plan purposeful play activities that challenge children's learning and support them to make good progress. She also reviews children's progress to check for any gaps in their individual learning. The childminder helps them to be ready for school. For example, during a craft activity the childminder helps children name shapes and colours and complete counting tasks. This supports their mathematical development well. The childminder provides regular updates for parents about their child's progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and assistants are consistent in the way they encourage positive behaviour. They support children to share, take turns and listen to others. Children are well behaved and they play well together. Children's independence is encouraged effectively. For example, they confidently make choices about where they want to play and select toys and resources for themselves. The childminder ensures there is plenty of room for babies to move around safely to support their physical development. She supports children to value a healthy lifestyle. For example, they learn about the importance of handwashing routines to stop germs from spreading.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder prepares children well for the next stages in their learning. Children have good levels of concentration that enable them to complete tasks, such as when making picture rockets during a craft activity. Children gain an interest in early reading, for example, they happily select books and talk about which stories are their favourite ones. They confidently lead their own play, share and take turns. Overall, children are keen to learn and are sociable.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY257362 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 1056894 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 20

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Dunscroft, Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4 and 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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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