Childminder EY485485

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 July 2017 Not applicable

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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 very good understanding of how to support the most vulnerable children and keep them safe. She works well in partnership with the local children's centre to help parents access additional support for their children when needed.  Successful partnerships with parents mean the childminder keeps them very well informed about their children's progress. The childminder provides them with a wide range of information about how to support children's learning at home.  The monitoring of children's progress includes all those involved in the child's learning and development. The childminder uses information from observation and assessment effectively to inform planning.  Children have many opportunities to learn about the natural world. They observe how the birds nesting in the co-childminder's garden grow and change.  The childminder encourages children's understanding of how to keep safe and healthy.

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This provision is good

She teaches them why they need hats and sun cream in hot weather. The childminder supports children's well-being successfully. For example, children sleep when they need to, including outside in the fresh air during good weather.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder provides a wide range of interesting activities. However, she does not always make the most of opportunities to challenge children's thinking, to extend their learning even 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

 provide richer, varied and more imaginative experiences that challenge children's thinking more, to extend their learning even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors 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 the childminder, children, the co-childminder and the co- childminder's assistant during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures and current child protection issues. She accesses essential training and conducts independent research to ensure she keeps up to date. The childminder monitors children's development effectively and provides them with a broad range of interesting activities that supports their good progress. The childminder reviews her practice well and seeks the views of parents. They greatly appreciate the care she provides. They comment that she gives them good advice about managing children's behaviour and activities to help with future development. The childminder promotes equality and diversity throughout her practice. She teaches children that their opinions are important and that they should be respectful of others.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes learning fun. She engages children well. Lively story sessions encourage them to make the link between spoken and written words. The childminder listens to children well and gives them time to speak. She follows children's lead in reshaping tasks. For example, they find additional resources to extend action rhymes. The childminder promotes maths well. She encourages children to think about what number comes next when counting and helps them to work out simple additions and subtractions successfully. Children have access to a wide range of early writing materials. They make patterns in wet sand and paint. They learn to hold a pen correctly and begin to write familiar letters. The childminder praises children and builds their confidence effectively, which means they are keen to try new things and persevere.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder displays children's artwork around the setting, helping to promote their sense of belonging. The childminder supports children to build strong friendships and play together cooperatively. She helps them identify hazards during their play and take managed risks. For example, they try going down the slide forwards and then backwards. The childminder teaches children about good personal hygiene practices from an early age. She praises their attempts at independence when they try to feed themselves using cutlery and put on their aprons. Children grow fruit, vegetables and herbs. They use them in a varied menu of healthy home-cooked meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children behave well. They begin to understand there are simple rules they must follow. They listen to each other well, make choices and negotiate. Children enjoy learning about their community and the wider world. They talk about countries where their relatives live and learn songs that reflect different cultures, music and rhythms. Children who are not achieving their expected targets when they enter the childminder's care soon catch up. They attain a wide range of skills that prepares them successfully for their future learning in school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485485 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 1004201 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 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She operates from the home of her co-childminder. The setting operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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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Telephone number

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