Childminder 317846

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 August 2017 20 October 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 made good progress since her last inspection. She uses observations and assessments of children's learning effectively to plan for their good progress.  The childminder extends her knowledge of childcare, for example, by receiving support from the local authority. This helps her to review her practice and make changes to improve outcomes for children.  Older children are independent. For example, they wash their hands thoroughly before and after eating.  The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. For example, she asks them a good range of questions and gives them plenty of time to answer. Children are confident communicators.  The childminder is very patient and provides children with a calm and caring environment. Children demonstrate that they have secure emotional attachments with the childminder and settle quickly.  The childminder promotes children's emotional well-being. For example, she asks

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This provision is good

parents to leave an item which belongs to them, for children when they first arrive.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not share information about individual children with other early years settings they attend to promote consistency in their learning.  The childminder does not share enough information with parents about ways they can continue to guide and support their child's learning at home.

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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 partnerships with other early years settings that children attend and share information about children's learning to promote consistency  provide more opportunities for parents to guide and support their child's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children.  The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder promotes children's safety in her home and when walking in the street. For example, she uses safety equipment for younger children and talks to older children about walking safely. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows her responsibility to keep children safe and where to report any concerns she has regarding children's welfare. The childminder shares information with parents about their child's learning and development through, for example daily discussions. Parents comment positively and speak highly of the childminder. They say that she has helped their children to learn some very important social skills, including how to share, communicate effectively and interact with other children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder helps children to be developmentally ready for their move on to school. Children enjoy the interactions they have with the childminder. They seek her out to share their learning experiences. The childminder helps children to recall past events and experiences. For example, she talks to children about animal parks they have visited and what animals they have seen. Children talk about seeing zebras. The childminder provides children with opportunities to develop their mathematical skills. For example, children develop their problem-solving skills when they play a game, matching pictures together and turning the pieces around to display the images correctly.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

When children first start, the childminder spends time with parents to find out information, such as children's care needs and dietary requirements. This helps her to promote children's individual needs from the outset. The childminder provides children with a range of healthy snacks and meals, and encourages them to choose what they would like to eat. This allows children to have a voice in her home and she values their contributions. Children behave well. The childminder gives them lots of praise and reminds children to use good manners. The childminder helps children to learn about their local community. For example, she takes them on bus journeys and trips to the library and park. Children develop their physical skills when they climb on strenuous equipment. In the garden, children enjoy kicking balls and riding scooters, helping to develop their balance and coordination.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and demonstrate that they are happy, safe and secure in the childminder's care. They learn about technology and how things work. For example, children press buttons to move a remote-controlled toy car. Children learn about how food is grown. For example, they help the childminder to plant and grow carrot seeds and tell visitors that the 'bunny' has eaten them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 317846 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 1107540 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 October 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Armthorpe, Doncaster. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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