Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date 23 January 2019 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 is very responsive to the children in her care. She organises her daily routine around children's individual needs. n Children quickly form strong emotional bonds with the childminder, which helps them to feel valued and to develop their confidence to play and explore. n The childminder forms strong relationships with parents, right from the start. She keeps them well informed about their children's development. The childminder takes time to find out about children's interests at home. She uses this information to plan appropriate activities that enhance and extend children's learning. n Children enjoy a range of healthy snacks and meals. They are keen to tell each other what are their favourite foods. The childminder encourages children to express their opinions and responds very positively. n The childminder joins in with children as they play. She helps children's early language

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This provision is good

skills by teaching children the names of objects as they explore them together. Children listen well and enjoy saying the new words that they have heard. n The childminder has not fully embedded ways to evaluate the quality of her provision in order to prioritise future improvements. n The childminder does not consistently share information about children's learning with all settings that children also attend.

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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 explore more successful ways to identify and prioritise improvements, in order to provide the best possible experiences for children and their families n strengthen arrangements for sharing information with all settings that children also attend to provide greater consistency and continuity for children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children and evaluated the impact of these upon their learning and development. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector had a tour of the setting and discussed how the childminder plans resources and activities. n The inspector looked at a range of relevant documents, including policies and evidence of the suitability of members of the childminder's family. n The inspector looked at children's records and evidence of their achievements over time.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder provides a broad and interesting range of activities and resources that engage children in their learning. She works closely with parents to identify children's starting points to get children off to the best possible start. The childminder is a positive role model and strongly encourages children to cooperate in their play. She is proactive in seeking ways to develop her teaching skills, for example, through attending training events. The childminder knows where to seek support from other professionals, when needed. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of how to keep children safe. She knows the signs that would cause her to be concerned about a child's welfare and the actions she would take in these circumstances.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children become very involved in their learning. They are confident to ask for what they want to develop their ideas as they play. The childminder plans resources and activities that are well matched to children's interests and next steps in learning. Children enjoy many opportunities to develop their imaginative play, for example, as they pretend to feed the dolls and toy dogs. The childminder ensures that the children learn about the natural world. She provides children with visits to local amenities, such as parks and woods. Children learn how to take care of living things, such as the childminder's pets. The childminder takes children to local groups so they have the chance to meet other children and experience new activities. Children learn about how people live in the world beyond their own experiences. They taste food from different cultures and learn about special events across the world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder plans an inviting and well-organised setting, inside and in the garden. The resources are of a high quality and accessible for children to make independent choices. Children behave very well and the childminder works closely with parents to support children in managing their feelings and behaviour. The childminder plans times during the day for children to play outside and to be physically active. Children learn that these opportunities help them to be healthy. They say that 'walking makes our bodies strong'. The childminder promotes children's independence in their personal care. They independently wash their hands at appropriate times, and they are eager to put on coats and shoes by themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are keen to learn and demonstrate confidence as they play. Children show friendly and considerate behaviour towards each other, and they listen well to what others say. They have a good range of vocabulary that helps them to express their thoughts and ideas effectively. Children are well prepared for the next stages in their learning, including as they prepare for new and exciting challenges as they move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540105 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10079888 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 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She operates all year round from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-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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