Childminder EY447626

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 November 2017 3 December 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 is qualified and experienced, and she understands how children develop. She provides children with rich, varied and imaginative learning experiences and they make consistently good progress from their starting points.  The childminder creates a warm and welcoming, home-from-home environment. Children form a strong bond with her, which effectively supports their emotional well- being. Children are happy and settle easily in her care.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a positive role model. She is very calm, kind and caring, and shows respect to children and their families.  The childminder completes regular observations of children and assesses their progress well. She uses the information that she gathers to identify their next steps in learning effectively. Individual planning ensures activities follow children's interests and the childminder targets these well.

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This provision is good

 The childminder makes good use of the local area to extend learning opportunities. Children develop good social skills as they attend groups and interact with other adults and children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder is over eager in her questioning and does not give children the time they need to process their thoughts before she provides the answer for them.  Although the childminder has a good overview of how she can continually improve her provision, she does not consistently seek the views of parents as part of this process.

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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 children with sufficient time to think critically and respond to questions and comments  develop greater ways to enable parents to contribute their views to the self-evaluation process, to inform practice and help drive continual improvement.

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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 observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and discussed the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to the children 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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities to protect children from harm. She has a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow, including who to contact should she have any concerns. The childminder is committed to her own professional development. She continues to extend her own skills and knowledge, completes online courses, and seeks the support of the local authority to improve her provision further. For example, the childminder has recently strengthened her understanding of supporting children's learning through play and their mathematical development. The childminder reflects on the training she completes and uses her updated knowledge to improve the outcomes for children. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments, which reduces any possible hazards.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy their learning and show high levels of engagement in activities, including those planned by the childminder and those they have chosen themselves. The childminder plays alongside children well and follows their interests. This helps them to concentrate and become motivated in their learning. For example, children demonstrate high levels of focus as they make play dough structures with Christmas baubles, cinnamon sticks, and glitter. Children follow their own ideas and show their design skills well. The childminder uses appropriate language to help promote children's understanding of colour, shape and number during play. Children are keen to explore the garden with telescopes and magnifying glasses, as they hunt for a previously seen frog, before sharing their excitement at finding spiders and a ladybird.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder places a strong emphasis on supporting and promoting children's good health. She talks to them about the foods they eat and the impact these have on their well-being. The childminder's gradual settling-in process and good range of information gathered from parents, help children to adjust well to their new environment. The childminder knows the children well and responds to their every need. For example, she quickly recognises when young children become tired or hungry. Children play in well- resourced and well-organised play areas. Their independence and physical skills are well supported as they self-select play materials, indoors and outdoors. The childminder provides balanced and nutritious snacks and meals. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children, using a diary book and having daily conversations.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active learners and have a can-do attitude. They take responsibility for tasks, such as helping to tidy away toys. Children are enthusiastic in their play and begin to solve everyday problems. They show good independence as they cut up their own fruit and put on their own shoes. Children handle and use a range of tools with growing confidence. They develop the skills that prepare them well for the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447626 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 1060268 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in the Scrawsby area of Doncaster. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and 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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