Childminder EY388527

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 March 2017 22 May 2014

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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. She provides a stimulating environment that provides exciting, challenging activities for children of all ages. This supports children in making good progress in all areas of learning.  Children's behaviour is good. They develop a very good knowledge and understanding of what is acceptable and why. The childminder is an excellent role model and consistently offers praise and encouragement to children.  The childminder provides a caring and nurturing environment where children form strong emotional bonds. The supportive settling-in procedures ensure that children and parents are extremely confident in the childminder's care.  The childminder regularly evaluates her practice. She gathers feedback from parents to help her to identify areas for improvement and makes changes to improve the experiences children receive. This helps them to make good progress in their learning.

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This provision is good

 The childminder helps children respect the diversity of the world in which they live. She supports children's awareness of other languages spoken during outings into the local community.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not recognise some occasions when children need more time to explore independently, to develop ideas for themselves.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to explore in their own way, and develop ideas for themselves to extend their learning even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector assessed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times. She looked at relevant documentation and checked the suitability of persons living on the premises.  The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues. She understands the procedures to follow should she be worried about the safety or welfare of a child. The childminder evaluates her practice regularly to ensure improvements are quickly identified and addressed. Overall, the childminder has a clear knowledge of the current gaps in her practice and strives to improve. The childminder has an ongoing and focused training plan that helps enhance her knowledge and skills. She regularly attends training to develop her teaching skills. The childminder uses regular assessments of children to help her to identify if there is any need for early support.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder skilfully plays alongside children and helps them to extend their learning as they explore the well-resourced environment. She uses accurate observations and assessments to help her identify what children need to learn next. The childminder supports young children's communication skills well. She introduces new words, repeating them clearly and listening carefully to children's responses. She provides good opportunities for children to practise early writing and reading skills, such as exploring a range of books to encourage children's interest in written words. Learning is fun and children are excited to join in with activities led by the childminder and those they choose for themselves. Children show sustained concentration as they sort different coloured balls and buttons into corresponding coloured pots. The childminder shares daily information with parents about their children's learning. Parents comment very positively about the

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

care and learning provided for their children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, confident and settled in the childminder's care. They have a sense of belonging in the childminder's home, as their photographs and artwork are displayed and celebrated. The childminder supports children to play alongside others and develop social skills, such as sharing and taking turns. They attend different groups and visit local places in the community, where they have opportunities to mix with other children. Children are supported to have a good awareness of leading a healthy lifestyle. They eat a well- balanced diet and enjoy daily opportunities for physical play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make consistently good progress. They are enthusiastic in their play and show a readiness to learn. Children grow in independence and manage their personal care needs, relative to their capabilities and ages. They develop confidence to explore their own ideas and the perseverance to keep trying if they do not succeed first time. Children gain the necessary skills to support their readiness for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY388527 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 1087322 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008. She operates her service all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare 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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