Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 September 2017 22 January 2013

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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 monitors children's learning effectively. She accurately assesses their current stages of development and plans interesting activities that help them to achieve their next steps. All children make good progress.  Children have opportunities to be physically active on walks and visits to the local parks. The childminder provides a good range of resources in all areas of her home to support children's good movement and coordination.  The childminder evaluates her provision well. She keeps her knowledge regularly updated to assist her in continually improving her practice and outcomes for children.  Children behave well. They are eager to play and have fun learning. Children are emotionally secure and form have warm bonds with the childminder.  The childminder encourages children to be curious. For example, she creates a sense of surprise for younger children as they play with cause and effect toys.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is sometimes a little too quick to provide answers to her questions rather than waiting for children to work them out for themselves.  The sharing of information with other settings that children attend is not yet fully effective in promoting continuity in their learning and development.  The childminder does not collect sufficient information from parents about children's skills and abilities on entry, to build on her good communication with parents.

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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

 allow children more time to think and respond to questions to further strengthen their concentration skills and to be fully involved in their learning  strengthen opportunities to share more detailed information with other settings to support a more consistent approach to children's learning  improve the already good information sharing with parents to gain more information about what children know and can do when they first start.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector observed and discussed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.  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 viewed the areas of the setting used for childminding and the resources that children use.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children and knows what to do if she is concerned to protect a child's welfare. She meets up with other registered childminders in her local area. The childminder uses these opportunities to hold a wide range of discussions linked to changes in legislation and good practice issues. Parents are happy with the service provided by the childminder. They describe how the childminder provides their children with a safe, home- from-home environment. The childminder monitors children's development. She provides parents with regular summaries of their children's progress and shares information about their learning through secure electronic networking applications. The childminder assesses children's progress routinely and identifies any gaps in learning carefully to plan support that helps children to catch up quickly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder speaks clearly, repeats words and offers additional activities so that children who speak English as an additional language develop their ability to communicate and express themselves. Younger children use good skills to learn to operate technology, such as exploring toys with buttons. The childminder promotes children's early literacy skills. She makes good use of books and stories. For example, children enjoy listening to familiar stories and the childminder introduces objects as props to enable them to act out stories in their play. Children have fun drawing pictures and are proud of their achievements. They learn to take turns as they play a matching game.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a warm, responsive relationship with children. She is playful and children enjoy spending time with her. They are settled and happy and seek her out for reassurance when needed. Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals and regular outdoor activities, helping to promote their good health and physical skills. They carry out good hygiene procedures. For example, they learn the importance of handwashing and blowing their nose. The childminder offers a range of toys and activities to provide opportunities for children to develop an awareness of the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have a strong exploratory impulse and are beginning to make their needs known. They are developing good levels of independence. Children find toys for themselves and help to tidy up. They develop good mathematical skills. The childminder uses everyday play well to help them. For example, children learn about 'long' and 'short' while using laces to thread objects. Children listen and follow instructions. They develop useful skills for their future learning and their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY301062 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 1064694 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Carcroft, Doncaster in South Yorkshire. The childminder is open all year round from 7am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday except for family holidays, bank holidays and two weeks at Christmas. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds a level 3 early years qualification.

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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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