Childminder EY498242

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 February 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The qualified childminder regularly observes and reviews children's development. She uses her accurate assessments effectively to identify and quickly address any gaps in children's learning. All children make good progress.  Young children benefit from a warm, homely environment where they quickly feel safe and secure in the company of the childminder. They enthusiastically join in with activities and enjoy investigating the wide range of toys available to them.  Children are extremely happy, confident and settled in the childminder's care. Children learn to take pride in their achievements with some artwork displayed on the walls. They have a very good sense of belonging in the childminder's home.  Children have plenty of opportunities to visit the local community with the childminder. They attend soft-play and local toddler groups. They feed the ducks, visit local parks and enjoy seeing the animals at the local wildlife park.

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This provision is good

 The childminder works well in partnership with parents. She obtains a wealth of information from parents when children first start. This information exchange continues with both parties liaising together to develop consistent strategies to support children's development and continued good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not allow children enough time to fully explore and investigate activities independently to help maximise their learning.  The childminder does not sharply evaluate the quality of teaching to help identify targeted professional-development opportunities for her to attend.

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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

 maximise all opportunities for children to fully explore and investigate independently during activities to further support their good progress  focus opportunities for professional development more precisely on raising the quality of teaching to the highest levels that continually improve the already good outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  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 demonstrates great dedication and enthusiasm for her role. She has stringent procedures to help keep children safe at home and when visiting the local community. In addition, she knows how to identify and report concerns about children's welfare to the appropriate agencies. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder values strong partnerships with parents who comment positively about the service she offers and how settled their children are in her care. Partnerships with other professionals and providers are established and help to extend the childminder's practice well. The childminder monitors her practice to help her make improvements, however, she does not focus enough on identifying opportunities for professional development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder teaches the children well. She understands how children learn through play and enables young children to follow their own interests, overall. Learning is fun and children are excited to join in with activities led by the childminder and those they choose for themselves. They explore in the sand and find objects that the childminder has buried. They proudly complete jigsaws independently. Young children are inquisitive and keen to explore. The childminder is skilled at supporting children's communication development. She constantly interacts with them and provides a narrative for all that they do. Children develop an early love of books and delight in listening to their favourite stories. They begin to understand early mathematics and recognise different shapes, space and measure.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is an excellent role model and provides extremely clear guidance to the children about her expectations. She consistently praises and encourages them. She is extremely caring and responsive to children's individual needs. Children show that they have very good self-esteem and form exceptionally secure attachments with the childminder. They are wonderfully happy and settled in her care. The childminder promotes children's good health extremely well. Children love to play outside and explore the environment around them. They excitedly explore the snow as they walk around the garden and quickly gain the balance and ability to do so independently. The childminder provides healthy and well-balanced snacks and meals. Children learn about the differences and similarities between themselves and others and learn to respect and value diversity.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children work comfortably within the range of development typical for their age and make good progress. They are keen and motivated learners and display a strong exploratory impulse. Young children settle quickly and are familiar with daily routines. They play well independently, overall, and also enjoy interaction with the childminder. All children develop skills for future learning and in readiness for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498242 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 1039572 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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