Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 April 2017 4 June 2015

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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 successfully plans and provides good care and learning opportunities which interest and motivate children. They are happy and content in her care.  The childminder effectively promotes early literacy skills and mathematical development through play to ensure that children are ready for school. For example, they confidently count the number of eggs in the baskets during an activity.  The childminder uses assessment information well to identify any emerging gaps in children's development and to identify any additional support. This enables children to make good progress and achieve well.  The children behave very well. They play alongside each other and support each other during activities. The childminder is a good role model and encourages them to use their manners and be kind to others.  The childminder effectively encourages children to form secure attachments and promotes their well-being and independence. Children have strong bonds with her.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The ongoing two-way exchange of information with all parents and other settings is not always as effective as it could be, in order to support good continuity of learning for children.  Occasionally, the childminder does not ask questions that fully encourage children to think for themselves, in order to extend their thinking and speaking skills further.

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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 existing effective partnerships with parents and other settings children attend to consistently support continuity in children's learning  extend opportunities for children to respond to questions, in order to help fully develop and extend their thinking and speaking skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to parents to gather their views as part of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder encourages children's understanding of how to keep themselves safe from potential risks, including when using the internet and social media. She has recently updated her knowledge to take into consideration changes in legislation. The childminder knows what to do if she has a concern about a child and who to contact for advice. She works well to improve the service that she provides. The childminder effectively reflects on her practice and attends training to support her own professional development. For example, she has developed her knowledge of how to support children to stay safe when using information technology.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of what children need to help them learn. She successfully engages children in activities that interest and motivate them. For example, during an activity to decorate eggs and baskets, they are encouraged to use their own creativity and style of decoration. The childminder carries out regular observations of what children do and know. She has daily discussions with parents to share what she knows about the children's learning. Children enjoy handling their favourite books and listening to stories. This promotes their early literacy skills. The childminder interacts well with children. She maximises opportunities to include them in conversations in order to support their communication and language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is welcoming and inviting. The childminder has a good knowledge of children's individual backgrounds. She effectively reflects on this information to help all children learn and achieve. The childminder promotes children's good health and safety successfully. She supports children to manage their personal needs and to follow good hygiene procedures. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles well. For example, she provides healthy meals and snacks, and children enjoy fresh air and exercise every day. Children are encouraged to be independent as they create their own sandwiches for their picnic lunch. The childminder provides children with good experiences and activities which develop their understanding of diversity beyond their immediate family experience. For example, they enjoy a range of activities in the local community that teaches them about people in the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. They gain secure communication and language skills, physical, personal, social and emotional skills that successfully enable them to socialise and engage well with others. This prepares them well for the next steps in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 317796 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 1090859 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1991 and lives in the Cusworth area of Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 4.

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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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