Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 September 2017 17 September 2012

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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 evaluates her practice effectively. She has a strong commitment to continuing professional development and improving her skills and knowledge.  The childminder has effective partnerships with other providers to support the continuous flow of information between all settings that children attend.  The setting is well organised to promote children's independent learning. They can access a wide range of equipment that supports their imaginary play. Children enjoy outdoor activities where they have the opportunity to explore the natural environment and learn about the world around them.  The childminder shares children's learning with parents well. She discusses children's next steps. This helps parents to continue children's learning at home successfully.  Children enjoy listening to stories and acting them out using puppets. The childminder encourages children to finish familiar phrases. Repetition and rhyming supports their

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully support children to build on their understanding of differences or similarities between themselves and others.  The childminder does not always listen to children fully, to encourage them to share their interests and explore their ideas 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 more opportunities for children to develop an understanding of similarities and differences between themselves and others  listen more and make better use of opportunities for children to share their interests and explore their ideas 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 children and the co-childminder during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to parents and 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 keeps up to date and has a good understanding of child protection issues. She helps children to keep themselves safe and has a good understanding of the procedures to follow if she had concerns about a child. The childminder monitors children's progress well and recognises that they develop at different rates. She links well with other childminders to share good practice. She accesses training and conducts independent research to increase her knowledge. This helps her to provide children with an interesting and stimulating curriculum. The childminder works effectively with her co-childminder to evaluate her practice and seeks the views of parents and children. Parents are very happy with the care the childminder provides. They comment that communication is good and the childminder is patient and understanding.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands that children learn in different ways. She provides an effective balance of adult-led learning and child-initiated play inside and outside. A suitable range of resources reflects children's interests and supports their independent exploration well. The childminder encourages children to persevere with tasks and to try to work things out for themselves. Children explore simple technology, such as using pulleys and levers to operate the toy garage. The childminder promotes children's communication well overall. She chats to children throughout their play, modelling language effectively and encouraging them to repeat simple words. Older children develop their own storylines in their role play and the childminder helps them to make connections to their own first-hand experiences successfully.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a bright and welcoming environment. Children settle easily and are confident. Children have good social skills and play very well together. Lunchtime provides time for discussions. The childminder talks to children about where food comes from, what the pet rabbits eat and why they all need a healthy diet and exercise. Children enjoy growing beans and tomatoes which they eat at snack time. Children begin to manage their own behaviour well, supported by the childminder's consistent boundaries and age-appropriate explanations. The childminder helps children to become independent in personal care routines. Age-appropriate challenges help them develop their physical skills successfully. They learn to climb and balance and blow bubbles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder addresses any gaps in partnership with parents and children soon catch up. They learn mathematical and literacy skills in their play and everyday routines, building on what they already know and can do. Children count, begin to group objects and recognise familiar letters. Children make marks and patterns using a variety of tools and media. This helps them to develop a wide range of skills that prepares them well for their future learning in school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442834 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 1060011 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 September 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in the Balby area of Doncaster. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder.

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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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