Childminder EY353307

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 February 2018 30 June 2014

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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 works well with parents and partnerships with them are well established. The childminder uses various ways to exchange and share information with parents to keep them up to date regarding their child's progress.  The childminder offers a flexible service to effectively support the needs of families and children, especially those who receive funding. She goes out of her way to ensure that children have continuity in their care and learning to improve their outcomes.  There are warm and secure relationships formed between the children and the childminder. The childminder is a good role model and raises children's sense of self- esteem and confidence effectively.  The childminder observes children and assesses their development accurately. She knows where she is taking children next in their individual learning, to help them make good progress. The childminder takes into consideration children's ages, stages of

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This provision is good

development and interests when planning activities and learning experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently support younger children to progress in their independence with, and awareness of, their own personal care needs, such as toileting.  Sometimes, the childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to challenge the most-able children in their mathematical development.  The childminder does not always recognise spontaneous opportunities to extend and consolidate children's learning.

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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

 help younger children to understand and manage their own self-care needs, such as toileting  provide more opportunities to extend and challenge the most-able children's mathematical skills, to accelerate their progress  make the most of all opportunities as they arise, to reinforce and build on children's individual learning, so that they make the best possible progress in their development.

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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 held discussions with the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector and the childminder jointly evaluated an activity together.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises and of the qualifications of the childminder.  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 childminder reflects well on the service she provides to children and their families. She seeks the views of parents about how to improve further. She observes children in their play to assess their development and build on their interests. For example, the childminder regularly rotates toys and activities to broaden and enhance children's learning experiences. Parents' written comments are very positive. They value the support the childminder offers to them and their children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has completed recent child protection training to keep up to date with current guidance and procedures. For example, she knows how to protect children from extreme views and ideas. Furthermore, the childminder completes appropriate risk assessments to make sure that children play in an environment that is safe and secure.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder knows the children she cares for very well and builds on their interests successfully. For example, children show an interest in role play with dolls. The childminder lets the children take the lead and overall, she supports and extends their learning effectively. The childminder enhances children's communication skills well. She listens to their comments and repeats their words to help them to pronounce them correctly. The childminder gives children time to think and come up with their own ideas and thoughts during their play. Children are motivated and extend their own learning. They use bags and pretend mobile phones in their play, using their imaginative skills well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop good social skills. They play cooperatively together and also invite the childminder into their games. Children are very familiar with routines and help to tidy away toys ready for lunch. Their behaviour is good. Children develop their physical skills well. They handle role-play resources and confidently manoeuvre pushchairs around the room. The childminder takes children out on trips to wildlife and woodland parks. This helps children to develop their large-muscle skills and supports their good health. Children recognise when they are thirsty and help themselves to their own water bottles. They enjoy healthy meals and snacks, and eating times are also a social occasion. Children talk about their favourite foods and what they do not like to eat.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make at least good progress from their starting points. They are active learners and are motivated in their play. They eagerly explore and confidently initiate their own games. Children show a sense of belonging as they access a range of toys and resources to support their play. They are eager to join in with activities. Children respond well to more structured activities, such as threading bobbins. This helps them to develop small-muscle skills in preparation for early writing. Children count the bobbins and recognise some colours and shapes. Overall, children are developing skills that will prepare them well for the next stage in their learning and for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY353307 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 1102075 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Sprotborough, near Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She offers funded early education places 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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