Childminder EY480102

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 December 2016 18 January 2016

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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 has developed effective self-evaluation to ensure any areas for improvement in practice are quickly identified and addressed. She observes the practice of her assistants and supports them to undertake professional development to improve their skills. She conducts independent research to build on her knowledge and skills.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. The environment is well organised to promote children's independent investigations. Easily accessible resources which reflect children's interests mean they make choices about their play.  Parents contribute to initial assessments of children's starting points when children enter the childminder's care. Planning is shared with them so they know what activities are on offer each week. They are encouraged to share information about their children's learning and development at home.  The childminder promotes children's understanding of the wider world. She helps them

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This provision is good

to begin to understand diversity through role play and stories. She talks to children about the differences in their families and why they as individuals are similar in some ways.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not consider how adult-led activities can be reshaped to help children of different ages and abilities to achieve to the highest level.  Although the childminder promotes children's developing independence well, she does not regularly share information with parents about how they can enhance and develop children's emerging self-care skills 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

 consider how to reshape adult-led activities so that all children achieve as much as possible in their learning  provide parents with even more information about how they can support their child's developing self-care skills, so that they can continue to build on children's progress in this aspect of their learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home, both inside and outdoors.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from the childminder's review of her practice.  The inspector looked at children's records, discussed planning, and looked at a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has taken action to address weaknesses identified at previous inspections. She has accessed support from the local authority. She is keen to continually improve the care and learning experiences for children. The childminder has developed efficient systems to help her keep up to date with current guidance with regard to children's care and learning. She monitors the practice of her assistants through regular supervision meetings and promotes their skills through mentoring. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children. Safeguarding is effective. Procedures to protect children are implemented fully. All staff have completed training in paediatric first aid. The childminder is aware of the requirements with regard to the use of assistants and organises them effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Assessments provide an accurate overview of children's development and identify any gaps in their learning. The childminder uses the information to identify children's next steps in learning and inform her planning. Communication and language is promoted well. The childminder models building sentences and she supports children to pronounce words correctly. She shares strategies with parents to encourage children's speaking skills at home. Babies are encouraged to babble and create their own sounds. They have time on their tummy, which helps to promote their physical development. They enjoy exploring everyday objects with their hands and mouth. Babies show their pleasure as they move their whole body to music. Children participate in trips to places of interest which enhance their learning experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in this welcoming environment. Their work and photographs are displayed, which promotes their sense of belonging. The childminder and her assistants are good role models for children. They teach children to use good manners and how to behave in different social situations. Children learn to be kind and help each other. The childminder is very attentive to the needs of babies. Their home routines are reflected in the setting. Good hygiene is promoted through everyday routines. The childminder encourages children to make healthy choices about the food they eat. She teaches them about the importance of regular exercise. They enjoy lots of outdoor play in the local park. The childminder helps children to understand simple rules that are in place to keep them safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop their mathematical skills. They learn to count and begin to understand size and shape. They develop an early awareness of writing. They make marks with a range of tools and using a variety of media. For example, they make patterns in play dough. All children make good progress from their initial starting points. Children who are not meeting their expected targets when they enter the childminder's care soon catch up. This means they are well prepared for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480102 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 1058601 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 22

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 January 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Hatfield, Doncaster. She regularly works with two assistants. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder and one of her assistants hold an appropriate 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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