Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date 30 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 All children make good progress in relation to their starting points, including those in receipt of free early education. They are prepared well for the eventual move to full- time education. n The childminder understands the value of partnership working with other relevant professionals, such as the local authority. She also meets with other childminders to share good practice and ideas for promoting children's learning and development. n The childminder provides a mix of adult-led and child-initiated activities. She offers a range of stimulating resources that motivate children to investigate and explore. Children, therefore, benefit from the childminder's skilfully planned teaching and also have opportunities to direct their own imaginative play and learning. n Children demonstrate charming social skills. They care for each other, are polite and take pleasure in each other's company. The childminder is an effective role model and

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This provision is good

gives clear messages about what she expects. Children's behaviour is good as a result of positive interaction with the childminder and consistent routines and boundaries. n The childminder uses questioning as one strategy to encourage children to think deeply about what they are doing. However, she does not always give children sufficient time to think about the questions and express their answers before she continues to talk. n The childminder thinks about the quality of the service she provides and strives to continually improve. However, she does not yet provide parents with regular opportunities to share their views and opinions of the setting overall.

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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 give children sufficient time to think of a response to questions asked of them before asking them further questions n provide parents with regular opportunities to share their views and opinions of the setting so they are more able to contribute to the self-evaluation of the overall service.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector looked at all areas of the premises that are used for childminding, including the outdoor area. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector took account of a small amount of available written feedback supplied by parents. She also spoke to children and considered what it is like for them to attend the setting. n The inspector discussed self-evaluation, risk assessments and the childminder's policies and procedures. She checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises and training certificates. n The inspector observed an adult-led activity and evaluated the quality of the childminder's teaching.

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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 identifies and minimises potential risks to children's safety through daily risk assessments. The childminder also encourages children to help put toys away after they have finished playing. She explains the safety benefits of a tidy play space. Children demonstrate that they feel safe in the childminder's home. They are confident and self-assured in their manner. The childminder completes all mandatory training which means that children benefit from up-to-date knowledge and skills. A small amount of feedback available from parents suggests that they appreciate the childminder and value her efforts.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's imaginative play. They play with toy vehicles and pretend they have builders' rubble as they scoop pebbles into toy trucks. The childminder provides opportunities for children to experiment and speculate. They enjoy breaking up ice with small wooden tools as they try to identify the frozen objects inside. The childminder is enthusiastic in her manner and children respond well. They enjoy opportunities that promote their growing understanding of mathematics. Children count in sequence and talk about shape and quantity during adult-led activities. They talk about their families and their interests which helps promote their growing vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have plentiful opportunities to practise their physical skills. They play in the childminder's garden and visit the local park to use the climbing equipment. They benefit from a relaxed atmosphere and the nurturing manner of the childminder. Their self- esteem and emotional well-being are promoted well. The childminder praises and encourages children in all that they do. She encourages children to be independent and they learn to make their own sandwiches at lunchtime. Children enjoy healthy snacks, such as fruit and salad. The childminder attends immediately to children's personal care needs, such as nappy changes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next stages in their learning. For example, they concentrate for extended periods of time, recall prior learning experiences and predict what might happen next. Children learn to take care of themselves and their belongings, they ask for help when needed, communicate confidently and follow instructions. Children are fulfilled, content and enjoy their time spent with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543158 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10090103 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. She works Monday to Friday from 8am to 5.30pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3 and provides free early education for three-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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