Childminder EY479569

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 December 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 has effective systems in place to evaluate all aspects of her provision and plans continuous improvements that benefit children.  The childminder and her assistants support children well to develop their early literacy skills. Children make marks with pens and large chalks outdoors. They enjoy turning the pages of books to look at words and pictures.  Children's mathematical development is supported well. They are introduced to numbers and words to describe shape, through everyday routines and activities.  The childminder and her assistants use observations well and make accurate assessments of children's progress. They follow children's interests and effectively plan for what each child needs to learn next. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Children enjoy visits to farms, the library, supermarkets and theatres. They learn about the wider community, different occupations and people who help them.

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This provision is good

 Children are motivated learners who are proud of their achievements. They confidently take their completed 'snowmen' to show the childminder's assistants. Children show how they have established strong emotional attachments to the adults who care for them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not making the best possible use of supervisions to incisively evaluate her assistants' quality of teaching and support them to consistently provide very effective interactions for children.

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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

 build upon the support for assistants to include more incisive evaluations, to help them consistently raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main playroom and outside.  The inspector conducted joint observations with the childminder.  The inspector asked the childminder and her assistants questions about their practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, and evidence of the suitability of assistants and all household members. The inspector also discussed how the childminder 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 arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Recruitment and vetting procedures are thorough and help to ensure that the suitability of assistants is checked from the start and is on-going. All adults living or working on the premises hold a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The childminder and her assistants attend child protection training and have a good knowledge of safeguarding issues. They explain how they would respond to signs of possible abuse, such as bruising or marks that are not consistent with a reported accident. The childminder attends local authority meetings, networks with other childminders and follows online childcare forums. She is aware of the benefits of working with other professionals to share good practice and information that benefits children's learning. Parents are happy with the service they receive. Their written comments show how they especially appreciate the good channels of communication and the genuine

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are excited about their play and learning. They enthusiastically join in with creative activities that are led by the childminder. The childminder promotes children's communication and language development very well. She provides a sequence of pictures and explains how children can use the dough and other resources to make their own snowman. Children show how they can listen and follow instructions. The childminder interacts purposefully, asking questions to provoke children's thinking and problem solving skills. For example, when children ask for support she gives them time to think and explain the specific help they need.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistants are very good role models. They calmly and consistently reinforce good manners and polite behaviour. Children's personal, social and emotional development is enhanced well. They are supported to engage in activities that encourage them to work together and to have individual responsibilities. Children help each other to tidy away resources after outdoor play and delight in taking on the role of the special helper at snack time. They learn about the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle. Children have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and follow effective hygiene routines from a young age. They enjoy freshly prepared nutritious meals and take part in a wide range of active play. Children enjoy dancing and aerobic sessions and visit soft play areas and local parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are supported to develop a range of skills that will help them to prepare for their future education. They concentrate well as they try to do things for themselves, such as taking off their coat and shoes. All children have many opportunities to increase their small muscle development and physical dexterity. Toddlers and older children enjoy using their hands, tweezers and cutters to mould play dough. Babies reach out, hold and grab a range of sensory objects to explore texture. These activities help children to develop their hand-to-eye coordination and the skills they need for early writing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479569 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 985773 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 24

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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 Cantley, Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is a qualified teacher. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works with two 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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