Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date 17 September 2018 Previous inspection date 10 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 thinks carefully about the service she provides and includes parents in her self-evaluation. She works well in partnership with parents and other relevant professionals. This helps children to benefit from a shared approach to their education and care. n The well-qualified childminder provides a homely environment and a good range of stimulating resources that encourage children to be active and motivated learners. n Children behave well, particularly for their young ages. The childminder is an effective role model and encourages children to follow the routines and boundaries she implements. Children who are new to the setting settle quickly. n All children make good progress in relation to their starting points, including those in receipt of free early education. They quickly develop the skills needed for the next stage in their learning and for school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although the childminder has completed a wealth of mandatory training, she has not make the most of professional development opportunities to help extend her current knowledge and understanding and raise the overall quality of the provision to the highest possible level. n The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to enhance children's awareness of quantity and counting in sequence. Children's understanding of these mathematical concepts is not consistently extended.

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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 engage in further professional development opportunities to help enhance the overall quality and standards to the highest possible level n sharpen the focus on extending children's mathematical awareness with particular regard to their understanding of the concept of quantity and counting in sequence.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector interacted with children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder and discussed the impact of the quality of teaching on children's learning. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises. She also looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation, such as policies and procedures. n The inspector took account of parents' views supplied in written testimonies. She also held discussions with the childminder about children's learning and development.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows what to do in the event that she has concerns for a child's welfare and knows what to do in an emergency situation. The childminder identifies and minimises potential risks to children, which helps to keep them safe while they are in her care. She regularly and accurately monitors children's progress. Information from monitoring helps the childminder to identify any gaps in children's learning and development, so they can be swiftly addressed. The childminder shares regular updates about children's progress with parents. They express their appreciation of the childminder's service and are delighted with the level of their children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's learning well. Children play happily in her garden. They play with dolls and toy prams and dig using buckets and spades, during their imaginative play. Children develop good physical skills when they jump up and down as they demonstrate what a kangaroo does. They use their imaginations well, such as when they pretend to be builders and use toy hammers to knock on the wall. The childminder demonstrates to children how to accomplish new skills. She uses skilful questioning to encourage them to think about previous learning experiences and to voice their own ideas. Children are confident and demonstrate a charming eagerness to learn and be involved.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder demonstrates warm and nurturing interaction with children. She praises and encourages them, such as when congratulating children for recognising when they need a nappy change. The childminder helps children to feel important. For example, when she asks for their permission before she adds more colour to their group art project. These positive interactions support children's self-esteem and emotional well- being successfully. Children have good opportunities to benefit from outdoor play and happily use the childminder's garden to explore and investigate. They enjoy outings and trips to local playgroups. Children talk about healthy foods they grow in the garden and are regularly offered fresh water to drink.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn the skills and attitudes that help prepare them for the next stages in their learning. They develop social skills as they share toys and resources. Children follow instructions and help the childminder to tidy away toys. They refine the skills they need to eventually become independent. Very young children learn to put on their own coats and shoes and begin to recognise when they need to use the toilet. Children clap for themselves when they balance wooden blocks to make a tower. They are proud of their achievements, such as group collages and point to them, describing the colours they can see. Children enjoy their time with the childminder's and are enthusiastic learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY311223 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10059622 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 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 10 June 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005. She works Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3 and provides funded early years education for two-year-old children.

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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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