Catherall, Kay Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 April 2017 1 May 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 has developed her practice since her last inspection. For example, she now gathers information from parents to help her meet children's care and learning requirements when they first start.  The childminder uses her assessments to check children's progress and help narrow any gaps in their learning and development. She provides a good balance of adult-led activities and opportunities for all children to spontaneously explore.  The childminder regularly evaluates her practice and identifies where improvement is needed. She asks parents and children for their views and includes these in any plans she makes.  The childminder updates parents on their child's achievements and daily activities in a variety of ways. They receive lots of helpful advice to extend their children's skills at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder interrupts children's learning unnecessarily. She does not always give them sufficient time to become fully absorbed in their chosen activities, resulting in less opportunities to develop their concentration skills.  During some planned activities, the childminder does not always use a wide enough range of teaching methods to successfully encourage children to maintain focus and to extend their play and thinking.

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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

 allow children enough time to fully explore their chosen activities and develop their concentration skills before offering alternatives  develop teaching and questioning skills further to encourage all children to maintain focus and to extend their play and thinking.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed and evaluation an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder keeps her knowledge of child protection up to date, for example, by attending training. She uses safety equipment to stop babies and young children from accessing certain parts of her home, which promotes their safety. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms that may cause concern and is aware of the indicators of children being drawn into situations that put them at significant risk. The childminder shares information with other early years settings and schools that children attend. This helps her to support children's good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder shows enjoyment and a sense of fun as she observes and joins in with children's play. She recognises that supporting children's play is effective in promoting language development. They share books together and talk about the characters in the story. The childminder encourages children to recall and talk about recent experiences, such as the recent visit to the wildlife park. She plans activities lined to these experiences, which helps children to make connections between their experiences and consolidate their learning. Good quality resources, such as craft materials, imaginative play and construction toys, stimulate children's interest.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a good range of resources that enrichs and supports children's play and learning. She is responsive to the children's needs, feelings and moods, which helps her support their emotional well-being. The childminder is a positive role model and helps children build supportive relationships that extend their confidence and self-esteem. Children have a close emotional attachment with the childminder. They openly show affection and give the childminder cuddles when needing reassurance or when they are tired. Children behave very well and learn to cooperate with each other. The childminder follows a consistent, positive approach to managing children's behaviour. She teaches children good personal hygiene routines and provides children with healthy meals and snacks. Children get plenty of exercise during garden play and frequent visits to various local parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy learning and make good progress. They are developing the confidence and independence skills that will equip them well for future learning. For example, younger children are encouraged to feed themselves. They learn to take turns and look after resources. They learn early literacy skills and develop an enjoyment of books and rhymes. They are developing their physical skills as they enjoy outdoor experiences, such as chasing bubbles, throwing balls, pushing prams and riding on toy cars.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 317721 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 1090855 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 6

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000. She lives in Bentley, near Doncaster. She operates her provision all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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