Pringle, Marie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 May 2018 18 September 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 is experienced and knowledgeable. Children demonstrate a sense of belonging and show high levels of confidence as they make choices and follow their own play interests. This helps them make good progress in their learning and development.  Partnerships with parents and other professionals are strong. The childminder has worked hard to maximise relationships with the local school and other early years settings. As a result, children benefit from continuity in their care and learning.  The childminder is a good role model. She interacts well with children, giving guidance about how to behave when necessary. She sets clear and consistent boundaries for children to follow. For example, on the walk to school children know they have to hold hands, walk on the inside of the buggy and cross the road safely together.  The childminder takes positive steps to evaluate her practice. She is a reflective

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This provision is good

practitioner and actively takes into account the views of parents and children. She successfully evaluates this information and uses it to develop her provision further.  Children feel happy and confident in the welcoming environment. They develop high levels of self-esteem due to the childminder's sensitive and caring manner.  The childminder uses her observations and assessments of children's learning to accurately identify what they need to learn next.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not yet fully target her programme of professional development to help raise the quality of teaching to the highest possible level.

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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 opportunities more precisely to help raise the quality of teaching and learning outcomes for children to the highest possible level.

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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 evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  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 had a tour of the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector took into account the views of parents and children spoken to on the day and through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has addressed the recommendation well from her previous inspection. She provides learning experiences that enhance what children do at pre-school and school. This has helped raise outcomes for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of what action to take if she were to have any concerns about a child in her care. She identifies the procedures to follow should an allegation be made against herself or a family member. Children's progress is effectively monitored. The childminder identifies any weaker areas in children's learning. These areas are quickly addressed and activities are planned to support and further strengthen children's development. Parents are encouraged to continue these at home. This helps them to be involved and promotes continuity. The childminder places great importance on providing regular feedback regarding children's progress, activities and care routines. Parents are extremely

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

complimentary about the care and learning opportunities and regular feedback provided.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses the information from her observations successfully to plan for children's next stage in learning. This motivates purposeful learning and helps them to make good progress. Children have many opportunities to develop their imaginative play. For example, they enjoy role play with dolls as they feed them lunch and put them down for a sleep. Children show a real interest in books and reading. Children listen carefully to well read stories. These are enhanced with homemade story sacks containing resources to stimulate conversation and help children maintain interest. Children develop their small- muscle skills and pencil grip as they mark make and create their own pictures. Children spend lots of time outdoors, being physically active as they walk to and from school, stop off at the park and play in the childminder's garden.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have very strong attachments to the childminder and each other. Children happily talk to visitors about healthy food, such as fruit and vegetables. They enjoy nutritious homemade meals and snacks. The childminder takes any dietary requirements into consideration and older children plan the weekly tea menu. The childminder ensures that they are present when she cooks their choice of tea. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. When they have finished playing with toys they understand that they need to put them away so that they do not trip. The childminder encourages children to be independent in their self-care skills. Children behave well and display good manners.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop many skills in readiness for the future that will support them as they move on to the next stage in their learning, such as school. Children are confident and capable communicators who are eager to share their thoughts and ideas. Children learn to recognise letters and numbers important to them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY219249 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 1103950 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. She operates from 7am to 8.45am and 3.15pm to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday during term time. During the school holidays she operates Monday to Thursday from 7am to 6.30pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a 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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