Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 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 gathers information from parents about their children's abilities and care needs before they start. She knows what children like to do and plans a wide range of activities, which engages children well.  The childminder uses observations and assessment effectively to monitor children's development, to support them in achieving the next steps in their learning successfully.  The childminder implements effective policies and procedures, which underpin her practice effectively. The childminder keeps up to date with current guidance and shows a positive attitude to improving her knowledge further.  Communication with parents is strong. The childminder effectively shares detailed information about the children's day, progress and well-being. Therefore, keep parents are kept fully informed of their children's learning, enabling them to support this further at home.  The childminder values children's contributions and uses encouragement effectively to

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This provision is good

help build their confidence and self-esteem.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not maximise all opportunities to encourage children to think deeply and problem solve independently.  The childminder does not sharply evaluate the quality of teaching or consistently identify targeted professional development programmes to raise outcomes for children 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

 make better use of opportunities for children to think deeply about what they are doing and to solve problems  build on self-reflection skills and professional development opportunities to improve the quality of teaching and raise outcomes for children even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views from parents' testimonials and comments from parents' questionnaires.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's training certificates and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the childminder's home.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities in the childminder's home, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder provides children with a safe and secure environment. She has a good understanding of child protection issues and her responsibility to report any concerns about a child's well-being. Safeguarding is effective. Overall, the childminder is a reflective practitioner. She identifies some key areas of development to continue to improve her setting. She seeks and acts well on the views of parents as part of her self-evaluation. The childminder develops very positive relationships with parents and they express high levels of satisfaction with the quality of their children's care. The childminder has developed strong partnerships with the local authority and other professionals to support children effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children very well and makes every effort to nurture their individual needs. She successfully considers children's current interests and plans activities that she knows they will enjoy. The childminder skilfully supports children's communication and language development. She engages them well in conversation and children happily talk with the childminder as they play. For example, they talk about the weather and discuss their feelings. She effectively promotes young children's early writing skills. She encourages children to develop the skills required to write their name, such as finding their name on the welcome board as they enter.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment for children to learn and play. The home and garden are well resourced and toys are easily accessible, enabling children to play independently. Children respond positively to the childminder's calm and friendly approach. They grow in confidence and behave well. The childminder provides opportunities that enable children to learn about nature and the natural world. Children eat healthy, home-cooked meals provided by the childminder and talk about why vegetables are good for them. They have lots of access to fresh air and physical play outside. They kick balls, ride on swings and play running races with the childminder. Children learn to follow good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands before snack time.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are resilient learners and demonstrate a keenness to take part in activities. Young children confidently count throughout play, and enjoy practising their early writing skills. Older children display good levels of involvement in self-chosen activities and a desire to complete tasks successfully. For example, learning to ride two wheeled bicycles independently. Children are learning to respect one another. They are making friends and show genuine care and concern for each other. Resources and visual images help children to develop an early appreciation of difference. These are skills, which help to ensure they are prepared for the next stage in their learning and for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495376 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 1052952 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5

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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 and lives in Skellow, Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and the Christmas period. 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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Telephone number

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