Childminder EY501666

Inspection date 1 November 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 has developed effective policies and procedures. She reviews them regularly to ensure that they are fit for purpose and reflect the service provided. n The childminder takes children to local groups where they mix with children of a similar age. She helps them to develop sound social skills which will support their eventual move on to school. n Children develop warm, playful relationships with the childminder. They enjoy her company and show how secure and comfortable they feel in her home. Children are happy and settled. n The childminder provides an interesting and stimulating learning environment. Children engage well in their learning and make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder forms effective partnerships with parents. She shares information about children on a daily basis to keep them informed and involved in their children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has not fully developed rigorous systems to precisely monitor children's progress. n At times, the childminder does not consistently support children to manage their own feelings and behaviour and to understand the consequences of their behaviour for other children.

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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 monitor children's progress more rigorously to focus sharply on ways to help them achieve the best possible outcomes n support children to manage their own behaviour effectively and to fully understand the impact that their behaviour may have on others.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she evaluates her service and plans for future improvements. n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home. She spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector jointly observed an activity with the childminder and discussed children's learning and development. She looked at children's learning records and discussed the progress they make. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members. She discussed the childminder's policies and procedures, such as for safeguarding children. n The inspector gained the views of parents through written feedback and considered their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder ensures that her home is safe and secure. She is knowledgeable about current safeguarding guidance and legislation and is confident in recognising concerns, such as any changes to children's behaviour. The childminder knows the procedures to follow to record and report any concerns to help keep children safe and protected. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder evaluates her practice on a daily basis. She has an effective programme for professional development. She has worked well to keep herself up to date with relevant requirements. Consequently, the standards of practice are high and the quality of teaching is good. The childminder welcomes the views of the parents and children to help her further develop her provision. She provides parents with regular updates on their child's progress, so they can continue to support their child's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play. She engages and encourages children effectively in activities they enjoy. She is skilled at promoting children's early language and speaking skills effectively. For example, as young children play and explore books, she introduces new words and encourages them to repeat these. They sing songs and practise their favourite rhymes. The childminder extends children's interests skilfully through planned and purposeful play. Children demonstrate good dexterity. They roll and squeeze play dough and show control and skill as they use scissors to cut paper. The childminder promotes early mathematics. Children are beginning to count as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder ensures that children feel very welcome in her home. She meets their care needs effectively. She understands the importance of encouraging and promoting healthy lifestyles. For example, she ensures that children have regular access to fresh air, exercise, nutritious food and good-quality rest. The childminder provides a safe and secure environment. Children's independence is fostered well. For example, they learn to manage their self-care needs from a young age. The childminder offers support and encouragement as children show developing skills and independence, for instance, as they start to put on their own shoes, coats and hats.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are gaining skills for their future learning and their eventual move on to school. They are confident and concentrate well. Children are keen learners who show pride in their achievements and enjoy using their developing skills in their play. For example, young children show strong physical skills as they twist and push buttons on pop-up toys. Children develop good communication skills and hold long conversations with adults. They enjoy regular trips to local parks and walks in the community to help enhance their knowledge of the wider world and their physical development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501666 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10059706 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, excluding family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 6.

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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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