Childminder 500693

Inspection date 7 February 2019 Previous inspection date 22 July 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 Children thrive in the warm and welcoming environment. They quickly build strong attachments to the childminder that help them feel secure. The childminder very carefully nurtures children's emotional development and confidence so they are ready to learn. n The childminder is committed to improving outcomes for all children in her care. She has high expectations of herself and of what children can achieve. Parents are very pleased with the high quality of care and the good progress their children make. n The childminder knows each child very well. She works closely with parents to find out what children can do before they start. Regular and precise assessments of children's development support the childminder to identify exactly what children need to learn next. n Children benefit from simple daily routines to help them understand what will happen next. They are proud of their independence and the childminder sensitively supports

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This provision is good

them to manage their own needs. n The childminder uses clear and simple language to promote children's understanding and early speech. They listen carefully and delight in repeating her words. The childminder skilfully extends their knowledge and vocabulary through play. n The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents to improve outcomes for children. They share detailed information about all aspects of children's care routines and learning. The childminder works with them to address any emerging concerns about children's development or well-being. n Occasionally, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to challenge children to think through problems for themselves.

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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 children's own explorations to support the development of their problem- solving skills.

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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 spoken to on the day and through the childminder's own questionnaires. She spoke to children 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 makes good use of professional development to evaluate and improve her setting. She has used information from the local authority to review procedures and check they are in line with local guidance. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to recognise and respond to concerns about children's welfare. She attends training to develop her knowledge of how to support different aspects of children's learning. For example, training has helped her develop new resources and activities to boost children's emotional well-being. The childminder has close links to local nurseries and schools. She shares information about children's development to help teachers get to know children quickly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder very carefully plans and prepares learning opportunities so they are tailored to individual children. Children are excited to join in activities and eagerly listen to their instructions. They show that they understand words related to size, quantity and capacity as they measure out ingredients. The childminder is responsive to the children and skilfully adapts activities to keep them challenged. She talks about what she is making with soft dough and suggests what they could do next. Younger children refine their physical skills and develop control over their movements. They explore how they can squeeze and squash the dough using their hands and different tools. They use their imaginations and add materials to make monsters and dinosaurs. Children enjoy reading books with the childminder and talk about what they can see in the pictures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are keen learners. They lead their own play and independently choose their favourite toys to play with. Children learn to listen carefully and the childminder praises them when they wait for their turn. The childminder provides clear explanations about how to play safely around the house and in the garden. Children happily help to tidy away toys and know that they must take off their shoes when they come inside. Younger children begin to show self-control and manage their own feelings. The childminder has a wide variety of resources and toys that help children learn about different cultures beyond their own community. She provides healthy food options at mealtimes and makes sure children get plenty of fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make very good progress in their development. Older children are well prepared for starting school or nursery. They develop the confidence and social skills they need to play alongside other children. All children practise counting and recognising numbers during simple games. They enjoy learning new songs and share these with their parents. Younger children develop concentration and are able to focus on activities for longer periods of time. They are excited to use their emerging language skills to communicate with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 500693 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10062601 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 22 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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