Childminder 317722

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 June 2017 23 January 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 observes children's learning and assesses their development. She identifies any gaps in learning and offers children further support where needed.  Children are happy and enjoy their time with the childminder. They are confident and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the homely environment. The childminder swiftly builds close attachments with new children. This helps them to settle quickly.  The childminder reviews and evaluates her practice to continue to improve and has addressed the previous recommendations. She has developed effective partnerships with parents. She regularly exchanges information with them about children's good progress, in order to support children's learning and care effectively between the setting and their homes.  The childminder provides reassurance and shows interest in what children have to say, as she encourages them to use their emerging language confidently. The childminder

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This provision is good

prioritises children's interests when planning and providing activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally during creative activities, the childminder does not give children the time they need to build on their creative play.  The childminder does consistently target her ongoing professional development to further enhance the quality of teaching and learning.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to have uninterrupted time to play and explore, in order to extend their creativity  extend the programme of professional development to make the best use of opportunities to further enhance the quality of teaching and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children playing together.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector and childminder discussed the play activities and children's learning during the inspection, and undertook an evaluation of an activity.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this had on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder remains up to date with changes in safeguarding legislation. She knows the reporting procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder completes safety assessments and takes appropriate steps to reduce all hazards. Effective policies and procedures underpin her safe practice. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder monitors children's overall learning effectively to establish how well children are progressing and to identify any areas where they are not achieving as expected. The childminder establishes links with other professionals and settings to help support consistency in children's care and learning. She understands the importance of professional development and makes links with other childminders as part of keeping her practice updated.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are imaginative and enjoy pretending to make food in the role play kitchen. They enjoy choosing and listening to their favourite stories, as they point at the pictures and repeat simple words. Children enjoy choosing their favourite toys and are developing the independence they need to manage their own needs. They demonstrate a willingness to undertake new tasks and try new things.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very kind and caring. She ensures that all children know that they are valued and special. Children learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others. They regularly go on trips into the local community and visit local toddler groups where they mix with other children. The childminder widens their social experiences and helps them to gain an understanding of diversity. She supports children's awareness of healthy lifestyles effectively. She provides them with healthy snacks and meals, and teaches them how to stay safe, for example by reminding them to sit on their chairs safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy taking part in a wide variety of play activities and quickly develop the skills they need for the next stages in their learning. For example, they learn to peel their own oranges at snack time and to feed themselves. Children communicate well for their ages and are beginning to use simple sentences to express themselves. Children develop their mathematical knowledge well. For example, they count, sort and match objects.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 317722 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 1090856 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1980 and lives in Armthorpe, Doncaster. She operates from 7am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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