Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date 12 December 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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This provision is good

n The childminder provides a safe, home-from-home learning environment. She identifies and minimises potential hazards to children's safety through daily risk assessments. The childminder ensures that children are well supervised at all times. n The childminder promotes children's emotional well-being and sense of self-esteem successfully. She encourages them to accomplish challenging tasks and praises their achievements. The childminder teaches children that they are valued and their opinions matter. n Overall, the childminder demonstrates good-quality teaching strategies. She responds to children's requests to join in their play with them. She provides help when required and explains new concepts to children. n All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are clearly very settled, happy and secure during their time spent with the childminder. n The childminder provides a range of age-appropriate resources for children. However,

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This provision is good

she provides less opportunities for children to enjoy looking at and handling books. n The childminder thinks about the service she provides and identifies areas of improvement as part of her self-evaluation. However, she has not yet established highly effective ways to gather information from parents about her overall service.

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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 provide children with more opportunities to look at and handle a range of books to help further promote their growing appreciation and understanding of literacy n provide parents with more opportunities to share their overall opinions and views of the setting.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector considered the opinions of children she spoke to on the day of the inspection. She also took into account thoughts expressed in 'thank you' cards that other children had made for the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at a sample of children's records, policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises. n The inspector engaged in a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder, including about how she keeps children safe while in her care, her self-evaluation and partnerships with parents.

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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. She completes all mandatory training, which means that children benefit from her up-to-date knowledge and skills. The childminder works in partnership with other professionals involved in the children's care and education. She provides them with information about children's learning and development when required. The childminder closely monitors children's progress and shares this information with parents. She identifies and targets any gaps with additional support where necessary. Children comment how much they enjoy their time spent with the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands her teaching and assessment responsibilities. She observes children at play and is able to link their learning to the seven areas of learning and development. The childminder uses skilful questioning as one strategy to help her extend children's problem-solving skills. She encourages children to join in with discussions. The childminder is enthusiastic in her manner and children respond well. She motivates children to explore and investigate as they use resources. Children smile and laugh as they express themselves artistically during creative crafts. They enjoy opportunities that promote their growing understanding of mathematics. The childminder encourages children to count the number of steps they take as they climb up and down the stairs. They talk to her about their favourite vehicles, demonstrating their growing vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate a sense of belonging. They use designated coat pegs and confidently move around the childminder's well-organised home as they select resources of their own choosing. They show that they feel safe in the childminder's home. Children are confident and self-assured in their manner. They have regular opportunities to practise their physical skills, for example, as they visit the local park and use play resources at the local activity centre. Children know what is expected of them. The childminder maintains consistent boundaries and routines and is nurturing and affectionate in her manner. Very young children demonstrate responsibility as they help to tidy away at the end of activity sessions. The childminder encourages children to be independent. They learn to use the toilet and put on their own coats and shoes. Children enjoy healthy snacks, such as fruit and nutritious home-cooked hot meals. The

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

childminder is able to identify common childhood illnesses and knows what to do to prevent the spread of infection. This helps to promote the good health of children.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are well prepared for the next stages in their learning. They behave well and are confident communicators. Children develop their social skills through positive and respectful interactions with others. They learn to catch a ball and follow instructions. Children make decisions and are charmingly friendly and talkative.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545642 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10086510

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register

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Day care type

Age range of children 3 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a childcare qualification at level 2.

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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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