Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 March 2017 18 October 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 made considerable improvements since the last inspection. She has improved her procedures to help ensure the suitability of anyone over the age of 16 years living or working on the premises. The home is secure when minded children are present. Children are constantly supervised and learn how to keep themselves safe.  The childminder keeps parents up to date with their children's development and what children need to learn next.  Children have a dedicated play area that is bright and cheerful. There is additional space for children to rest and sleep comfortably. The outdoor environment is well presented with lots of resources and play opportunities for children to enjoy. This is one way that the childminder effectively promotes children's learning outside.  The childminder completes the progress check for all children aged between two and three years in a timely manner. This helps to identify any gaps in children's learning and

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This provision is good

provides information that may be required to help obtain extra support children and families may need.  Children make good progress in their learning and development and are happy and eager to engage in activities. They form good relationships with the other children that attend and enjoy working as a team.  Parents speak highly of the level of care and education their children receive. They credit the childminder for how sociable and well mannered their children are.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Strategies used to encourage parents to share information about their children's learning at home are not always successful.

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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

 explore more ways to help parents to share information about what children are learning at home so that a broader picture of children's achievements is gained.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of practice and the impact this has on children's care and learning.  The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documentation including, training certificates and evidence of suitability checks.  The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant are both up to date with relevant child protection issues. They demonstrate a good understanding of possible signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect. They are familiar with the procedures that they must implement to help safeguard children. The childminder has worked closely with the early years development workers and continued to seek appropriate training for her and her assistant. This has led to better outcomes for children, particularly through improved teaching and planning techniques. Parents have access to detailed information about what to expect in regard to their children's care and education. All required documentation is in place. The home, garden and dedicated play areas are very clean. The childminder regularly checks the resources and equipment children use and the family pet dog has his own space when children are present.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is skilled at knowing when to get involved with what children are doing. This means that children have lots of time to take the lead as they explore and experiment. Children use their senses to feel and smell the difference between wet and dry pasta. They use different sized scoops and tweezers to move the pasta around. The childminder introduces words to describe the different textures and to name the tools they are using. Children repeat these words, gradually extending their vocabulary. The childminder uses positive praise and encourages children to keep on trying. For example, when they use a scoop to put cereal onto a toy truck she tells them that it was a very good idea. There is too much cereal and it falls off. The childminder introduces the concepts of quantity and cause and effect as she talks about what has happened and why. Children have another go and remember to use less.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to become familiar with the school environment and to adjust emotionally for the changes ahead of them. One way she does this is by talking about school and introducing them to their new teacher. The childminder has high expectations for good behaviour. Children are active and interested learners. They are well motivated by the wide range of learning experiences provided. This also helps to promote their regular attendance. Children learn about good hygiene practice. They know when to wash their hands and learn how to care for their teeth. Children join in outdoor activities and talk about the effects of exercise on their body.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are good communicators and they have the physical skills they need to confidently make the transition on to their next stage in learning, such as school. They have good social skills and look forward to making new friends. Children use their imagination well and are confident to try their own ideas. They find different uses for a cardboard tube. One uses it to make sounds, another to look through and another drops spaghetti into it and waits for it to fall through.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY152010 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 1076973 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 16 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 October 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Balby, Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for the bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant.

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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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