Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date 25 September 2018 Previous inspection date 29 June 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder completes regular training that helps enhance her existing knowledge of safeguarding and keeps her up to date with any changes. She shares her professional knowledge with her assistant. This helps to keep children safe when they are in the childminder's care. n The quality of teaching is good overall. The childminder supports children's love of experimentation and discovery. She provides a spacious and stimulating main play area and a range of age-appropriate toys, resources and activities. n Children's self-esteem and emotional well-being are promoted well. The childminder encourages children to explore and investigate. She praises their efforts and achievements. This helps children feel good about themselves. n All children make good progress including those who receive free early education. They are confident learners and build on the skills and attributes that will help them when

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently use the correct pronunciation of the sounds letters represent when helping children to develop their early literacy skills. n The childminder does not make best use of the outdoor environment to enhance the learning experiences of those children who prefer to play and learn outdoors.

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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

n help children to build on their early literacy skills and learn the correct pronunciation of the sounds that letters represent n make better use of the outdoor environment to support the continuing good progress of children who prefer to play and learn outside.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed an adult-led activity and discussed the impact of teaching on children's learning with the childminder. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including records of children's learning and some policies. The inspector spoke to the childminder about her self- evaluation and plans for continual improvement. n The inspector interacted with children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector checked the qualifications and training of the childminder and her assistant. She also checked evidence of the suitability of all adult members living and working on the premises. n The inspector considered the views of parents expressed in written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder identifies and minimises potential risks to children. This contributes to maintaining their overall safety. She knows the procedure to follow if she has concerns for a child's welfare. The childminder ensures that she reflects on and monitors the quality of her own and her assistant's practice. She supervises the assistant closely and provides appropriate training where required. This helps ensure that children benefit from good-quality learning experiences. The childminder works in partnership with other early years providers and shares regular updates about children's progress with their parents. This helps provide consistency and keeps parents informed and involved in their child's education and care. Parents comment that they appreciate the childminder and that their children enjoy spending time with her.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's progress effectively. She uses information from her monitoring to identify and target any small gaps in children's learning and development. The childminder uses various strategies to teach and motivate children. She listens, demonstrates and uses skilful questioning to encourage them to learn. Children enjoy extending their understanding of mathematics when the childminder asks them to identify large foam numbers during an activity. They investigate how the wheels go round on toy cars and buses. Children have fun painting autumn leaves and nuts. They talk to the childminder about colours and experiment as they mix coloured paints. The childminder reads stories to children and incorporates labelled resources in her teaching. This helps support children's growing understanding that print has meaning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have opportunities to enjoy outdoor play. They practise physical skills when they use climbing apparatus during visits to the local park. Children benefit from healthy snacks, such as blackberries and fresh water to drink. Their self-esteem is promoted well. The childminder praises and encourages children to join in during activities. Children's care needs are swiftly attended to, such as when they need to go to the toilet. They are encouraged to make friends, show empathy and care for one another. The childminder is an effective role model and children's behaviour is good.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire the skills they need to successfully take the next steps in their learning. They listen attentively and have good concentration levels relative to their ages. Children learn to be independent. For example, young children learn to put on their own shoes and coats. They help the childminder to tidy up and learn to negotiate stairs and steps. Children are settled and happy in the childminder's care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY413759 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10059621 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 29 June 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010. She works Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a childcare qualification at level 2 and sometimes works with an assistant. The childminder provides funded early education for children aged two and three years.

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Registers

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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Registers

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