Childminder EY366044

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 February 2017 5 July 2013

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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 a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She uses observations and assessments effectively to provide stimulating activities that help children with their next steps in learning.  The childminder provides children with settling-in visits prior to starting. This helps her to gather information from parents about children's care and learning needs. Children form secure emotional attachments and settle quickly. Parents are very happy with the care provided for their children.  The childminder and her assistants are good role models and work well together. Young children respond positively to their support and guidance. They recognise boundaries and learn what is expected of them. As a result, their behaviour is good.  Children develop independence in their learning. Toys are well organised and children confidently explore the playroom and make choices about what they play with. This

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This provision is good

helps them to develop their skills in purposeful and developmentally appropriate play.  Children settle happily in the childminder's warm and inviting home. They form close bonds with the childminder and her assistants, who are attentive to their individual needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not reflect carefully enough on the quality of teaching or target professional development to raise the overall standard to a higher level.  The childminder does not consistently evaluate and monitor all aspects of her provision to identify any areas for ongoing development or enhancement.

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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 quality of teaching and sharpen the focus of professional development, in order to increase the potential to deliver the highest-quality provision and excellent outcomes for children  sharpen the process of self-evaluation and focus more precisely on identifying where practice can be strengthened even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and her assistants and looked at relevant documentation.  The inspector took into account the views of parents spoken to on the day and through the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child's welfare. For example, she knows what to do should an allegation be made against herself, her assistants or a household member. She has a range of policies in place that underpins and strengthens her practice and regularly accesses safeguarding training to update her knowledge. The childminder checks her home and garden to ensure children are not exposed to potential hazards. She effectively monitors and tracks children's progress across all areas of learning and keeps parents informed of their children's progress through daily conversations. The childminder ensures that her assistants have the skills and knowledge needed to carry out their role and supervises them well. The childminder undertakes a wide range of training and receives safeguarding updates to ensure her

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

knowledge and skills keep up to date with current early years issues and guidance.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations of children's learning and what they can achieve. She promotes children's learning through a good balance of adult-led and child-led play. For example, children greatly enjoy an adult-led printing activity and then extend this themselves to include finger painting and handprints. The childminder gets down to the children's level and joins in with their play experiences. The childminder promotes the development of children's speech and language skills well. She provides children with a running commentary and introduces new words to increase their vocabulary. Children enjoy a spontaneous music session. The childminder demonstrates how they can make a sound with different instruments. Babies copy the childminder to extend their interest of different sounds and how they are made.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy their learning in a welcoming and stimulating play environment. The childminder is fully aware of their individual needs and routines. She recognises when young children are tired or hungry. The childminder ensures that they can sleep or eat in safety and comfort. Children go on regular outings with the childminder. They visit nearby parks and benefit from fresh air and exercise. At local community groups, children meet and play with other adults and children. This contributes to their awareness of their local community and enhances their social skills in situations away from the childminder's home. The childminder works closely with other providers when children move on to nursery or school. She shares information about their learning and prepares them emotionally for the changes they will face.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who receive free early learning, are making good progress. Children develop social and independence skills from an early age. For example, they put their own shoes on and cut up fruit at snack time. They learn to take turns and share resources with their friends. Children express themselves confidently. They recognise colours and shapes and demonstrate counting skills as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY366044 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 1065086 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 19

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Cusworth, 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 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works with two assistants on a regular basis.

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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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