Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 January 2018 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

 Children make good progress in their development. The childminder makes regular assessments of what they can do and identifies opportunities to promote their learning through play.  Children form secure attachments to the childminder and their good behaviour shows they feel safe. They confidently make choices and enjoy their growing independence. Older children are beginning to think more about the needs of others.  Children develop a positive attitude towards learning. They are keen to 'have a go', do things for themselves and to keep trying to succeed. The childminder praises children's efforts and builds their self-esteem well.  The childminder has used support from the local authority effectively to evaluate and develop her practice. She has systematically updated her procedures and has improved how she assesses and plans for children's progress.  The childminder works closely with parents when children first start to discuss their

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This provision is good

development and find out what they can do. She regularly shares information with parents about the progress children are making.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not used highly focused professional development to deepen her understanding of how children learn to help her improve the quality of teaching.  Occasionally, the childminder does not meticulously plan activities to provide high- quality opportunities for children to develop their critical-thinking skills 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

 focus professional development more precisely on developing a deep understanding of how children learn to strengthen teaching even further  enhance opportunities for children to use and develop their problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including training certificates and discussed the childminder's safeguarding procedures.  The inspector talked to the children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback they have provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder continually evaluates her practice to improve outcomes for children. For example, she has improved the learning environment to make it more welcoming to enable children to choose their own books and toys. The childminder has worked with parents to find the best way to communicate with them about their children's care routines and learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has completed a variety of training to broaden her knowledge of specific safeguarding concerns. She has a good understanding of the procedures to follow to protect children from harm. The childminder shares information about children's development with other settings when they move on from her care. She has established a good relationship with teachers at the local school and nursery to support and prepare children for the next stage in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy learning through play and, overall, the childminder uses a good range of strategies to support their development. They watch carefully and copy how the childminder rolls soft dough in her hands to make different shapes. Children experiment with a range of tools and use their good communication skills to tell the childminder what they are doing. The childminder plans interesting learning experiences and uses everyday activities to teach children about numbers, colours and shapes. For instance, younger children are prepared to 'have a go' at recognising numbers and finding the right coloured bricks to match a pattern. The childminder carefully reviews her assessments of children's learning with parents to identify and address any gaps in their progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents to meet the needs of children. They share information about babies' daily routines, helping the childminder to sensitively reassure babies and quickly build secure attachments. All children play together; older children enjoy caring for younger children. They show they can be gentle and enjoy bringing toys for the babies. They develop good relationships with their peers and practise the social skills they will need as they move into nursery and school. The childminder uses outings beyond the local community to provide children with opportunities to experience a wider variety of different cultures. She encourages good manners and creates an environment where children learn to respect each other.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their communication and language development. They build their vocabularies and start to talk about their families, friends and previous events. The youngest babies develop strength and physical skills as they stretch and roll on the floor. They investigate their hands, grip toys that intrigue them and listen to the different noises around them. Older children are independent and relish using their developing dexterity to prepare their own toast. Children learn to manage their own needs, make healthy food choices and are involved in everyday care routines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494726 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 1030033 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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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 Conisbrough, Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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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