Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date 25 January 2019 Previous inspection date 18 May 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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This provision is good

n The childminder is supportive and kind to children and promotes good behaviour. He uses gentle reminders and appropriate strategies, based on each child's age and stage of development. n The childminder and his co-childminder create a secure, clean and highly stimulating environment. This helps children to settle quickly, feel emotionally secure and grow in confidence. n The childminder asks a good range of questions to support children's critical thinking skills and imagination as they play. He uses his own knowledge to share facts with children which helps to develop their understanding very well. Children make good progress in their learning and development. n The childminder assesses risks daily, to help minimise any hazards to children. He routinely teaches children about safety and risk as part of their play and daily routines. For instance, he reminds children not to run indoors. n The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to share information with

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This provision is good

parents and other settings that children attend, to further support and complement children's learning. n Although the childminder has a self-evaluation system, he does not make full use of it at times, to identify and set clear targets to continue to improve his practice further.

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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 the most of all opportunities to share information with parents and other settings that children attend, to provide a more consistent and complementary approach to the support they receive n strengthen the rigour of the self-evaluation process and focus on identifying targets to improve practice even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and his co-minder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as children's assessment records, policies and procedures and evidence of qualifications and suitability of household members. n The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children and undertook a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector discussed self-evaluation and how the views of parents and children are included to drive improvement. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if he has any concerns about a child's welfare. He has attended training and is clear about his responsibility to safeguard children. The childminder has a childcare qualification and the knowledge and skills gained from this support him in maintaining a good-quality provision. Positive, written feedback from parents demonstrates that they are satisfied with the level of care and service that the childminder and his co- childminder provide.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children. He observes children as they play and uses this information to plan for their future learning. The childminder monitors children's learning and understands the importance of closing gaps in individual development. He promotes children's mathematical development well. For example, the childminder uses appropriate language to improve children's awareness of numbers, colour and size. The childminder provides a variety of interesting and enjoyable activities. For instance, children have fun as they dance to music. They demonstrate their good knowledge of songs and actions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has very good relationships with children. He is enthusiastic and helps to motivate children to learn. Children enjoy experiences, such as visits to local parks. These outings help to develop children's physical skills. The childminder also supports the development of small-muscle skills. For example, he offers activities, such as play dough, which children squeeze and manipulate to make models. The childminder offers children nutritious meals and snacks. He talks to children about different foods which helps their understanding of a healthy diet. Children have access to drinks to help ensure they are well hydrated. The childminder reinforces good hygiene procedures, such as handwashing. Children learn how they can keep themselves healthy.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning in relation to their starting points. They are working well within the typical range of development for their age. Children are sociable, develop their communication skills and are independent. They confidently access resources and lead their own play. For example, children use their imagination as they play with dinosaurs. Older children learn early reading skills as they recognise the initial sound of letters in written words. They confidently play alongside each other and begin to learn how to share resources together. Children learn key skills in readiness for their move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY405770 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10070239 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 18 May 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010. He operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with his wife, who is also a registered childminder. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. 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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