Childminder EY452518

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 January 2017 29 July 2013

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching is outstanding. The childminder has an excellent knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She uses her wealth of childcare experiences to plan rich and stimulating activities that highly motivate and stimulate children.  The childminder is highly dedicated and an extremely passionate early years educator. She has an expert understanding of the different ways in which children like to learn. Activities are precisely matched to children's current interests and their next steps in learning.  The childminder and her assistant are wonderful role models. They encourage a lot of sharing, turn taking and decision making. They create an atmosphere where children's thoughts and opinions are highly valued. Children are very self-assured. They behave very well, and have high levels of self-control and respect for others.  Children are confident communicators. They listen intently to, and eagerly join in with,

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This provision is outstanding

conversations. This helps all children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make rapid progress in their understanding and speaking. The childminder and assistant model new words that relate superbly to children's play.  Children's reading, writing and mathematical learning is exceptionally well promoted. The childminder uses her knowledge gained as a teaching assistant well to enhance children's development in these areas, taking into consideration their different ages and stages of development.  The childminder has established highly effective relationships with other settings children attend. She has experience of supporting children with special educational needs. This, and her detailed knowledge of other childcare professionals and agencies, helps her to quickly get children any specific support they may need.

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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

 continue to evaluate and assess the effectiveness of methods used to strengthen parent's contribution to their children's ongoing learning in the setting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on the children's learning.  The inspector jointly evaluated children's learning with the childminder.  The inspector looked at all areas used by the children. She spoke with the childminder and her assistant, and interacted with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at the assessments of the children's progress and the planning documentation.  The inspector checked the evidence of the suitability of the childminder, household members and her assistants. She looked at a sample of the childminder's policies and procedures, and discussed the childminder's plans for improvement.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed through their written testimonials and evaluation forms.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The qualified childminder is exceptionally well trained. She keeps up to date with changes in legislation through attending local authority network meetings, childcare courses and her own internet research. She uses new information gathered to enhance her own teaching practice and that of her assistants. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an excellent knowledge of child protection issues. She ensures her assistants both fully understand their roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding children. Parents are highly complimentary about all aspects of their children's care and learning. Effective relationships with parents significantly enhance the children's learning both at home and in the childminder's care. The childminder is keen to explore further ways in which to strengthen parent's contribution to their children's ongoing learning within her setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder accurately observes and rigorously monitors children's development. This helps her to provide timely support and intervention that swiftly addresses and closes any gaps in their learning. The childminder gets to know the children extremely well and expertly observes what arouses their curiosity and interest. Having noticed the children enjoy using torches and shining them on the ground, she inventively introduces children to a range of cardboard tubes, shiny objects and containers made from different materials. Children explore these resources with delight showing deep involvement and sustained concentration. The childminder and her assistant expertly model being a 'thinker' and encourage children to test out their own ideas. Children work out which objects are small enough to put in the cardboard box without breaking it. They learn what an 'anvil' is used for. They know the small model of one will fit, but accurately predict it is too heavy and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children's health, welfare and well-being are very well promoted through the consistent implementation of robust policies and procedures. Parents truly value the Above and beyond approach the childminder takes. This includes supporting older children with homework projects and doing extra research to find additional strategies to help young children sleep better. Children quickly settle into the childminder's care. They have a strong sense of belonging and form secure attachments to adults and their friends. Children tell the assistant to stop as she pretends to eat the play dough currant bun. This is because they know the pennies they have put in it could make her ill if she eats it.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Young children make high rates of progress and consistently work above the range of development typical for their age. For example, they understand the concept of money and eagerly take the real pennies off the childminder as she buys their play dough buns. They understand mathematical vocabulary, for example, as they correctly say, 'Taking one bun away from three leaves them with two'. Children are learning the key skills that prepare them emotionally and developmentally well for their next stages in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY452518 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 1066252 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 12 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 July 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 9pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised qualification at level 4. The childminder is registered to work with two assistants. She also provides overnight care. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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