Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date 14 December 2018 Previous inspection date 17 October 2013

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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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This provision is good

n The childminder knows children well and makes accurate assessments of their development. She gathers detailed information from parents when children start to find out what they can do and help her plan what they need to learn next. The childminder regularly reviews children's progress to check for any gaps in their learning. n Children form secure attachments to the childminder which help them feel safe. She is very sensitive to their needs, especially when they are unwell and children are reassured by her cuddles. Parents are very pleased with the quality of care their children receive. n The childminder is responsive to children during activities and gives them plenty of time to do things for themselves. She praises their efforts and successfully motivates them to keep trying. Children show they are determined and proud of what they achieve. n Children develop healthy eating habits. The childminder works in partnership with

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This provision is good

parents to encourage children to try a wide range of foods and they learn to make healthy choices. She shares detailed information about children's care with parents so there is continuity in their routines at home. n The childminder has strong partnerships with local schools and nurseries. She gathers detailed information about what children learn in other settings they attend. The childminder builds on this so there is continuity in children's learning and to help prepare them for starting at school. n The childminder does not consistently make the most of what fascinates children to meticulously plan activities that promote very high levels of curiosity and concentration. n The childminder has not taken full advantage of highly focused professional development to deepen her understanding of how children learn in different ways.

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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 make better use of how individual children prefer to learn to carefully plan even more opportunities that promote very high levels of concentration n focus professional development more precisely on gaining a deeper understanding of how children learn in different ways.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during the childminder's interactions with children and assessed the impact it had on their learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback they had provided. She spoke to children and the childminder's assistant during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of persons living in the home. She also discussed the childminder's safeguarding procedure. n The inspector viewed the areas of the house and garden the childminder uses.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to improving outcomes for children and has high expectations of what they can achieve. She works closely with her assistant to review their procedures and make sure they reflect any changes to how they operate their setting. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant understand how to recognise and respond to concerns about children's welfare. They have used training to refresh and update their knowledge of wider safeguarding issues. The childminder monitors the practice of her assistant and together they evaluate what they could improve. Since her last inspection, the childminder has reviewed how she communicates with parents and has introduced effective ways to regularly share information about children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is qualified and experienced. She creates opportunities that challenge individual children and promote their good progress. Younger children refine the physical skills they will need to hold a pen and use different tools safely. The childminder provides sensitive support to help them open and close scissors, hold the paper still and fit the lids back on pens. Children delight in being able to pick up small sequins and successfully stick them to the paper. The childminder adapts her teaching to make sure quieter children get the chance to recognise colours. She talks about the different colours on their picture and asks if they can find one they have not used. The childminder provides good support for children's early speech and uses simple language to describe what they are doing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very happy in the childminder's care and they enjoy learning through their play. They have many opportunities to have a go at doing things for themselves to develop their independence. The childminder uses questions effectively to help them solve problems and make decisions about which bricks to use next in the tower they are building. Younger children choose what they would like for snack and are encouraged to feed themselves at lunchtime. The childminder supports children to practise good hygiene and they quickly learn to cover their mouths when they cough. Children are encouraged to help tidy away to stop them tripping over toys. The childminder works closely with parents to help children learn about and accept differences between themselves and other children. She creates a welcoming environment that teaches children to respect other cultures and religions beyond their own family.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their development. Younger children settle quickly and grow in confidence. They use their emerging language skills to communicate with the childminder about what they are doing and make their own choices. Children develop strength and control in their hands during craft activities. They show determination to use scissors independently and experiment with using pens to make different marks. Children practise the social skills they will need to play with their friends.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY260677 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10085652 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 - 12 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 17 October 2013

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Edenthorpe, Doncaster. She operates all year, Monday to Friday, from 6am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3 and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She works regularly with one assistant.

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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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