Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date 24 May 2019 Previous inspection date 22 September 2015

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

n Children are highly motivated and extremely confident learners. The warm and nurturing environment makes them feel very secure. Children develop a real sense of belonging and proudly show visitors around the childminder's home and garden. n Partnerships with parents are excellent. Extremely detailed information about what children have been learning each day is shared immediately with parents. n The childminder has a deep understanding of how children learn through play. She observes children extremely carefully to find out how they each learn in different ways. The childminder and her assistants very skilfully tailor their interactions to get the most out of each child's play. n Children are incredibly capable at regulating and managing their behaviour. They relish in the excitement of dancing energetically to their favourite songs and then quickly settle themselves to listen to a story. n The childminder and her assistants create a highly stimulating learning environment.

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This provision is outstanding

They meticulously plan activities and resources based on precise assessments of what children can do. Planning for learning responds very rapidly to children's changing needs and interests. n Children have superb communication and social skills. They confidently lead their own play and show high levels of cooperation during games with their friends. n Children demonstrate excellent self-control and independence as they move around the house and garden. They know how to keep themselves safe and fetch their own sun hats when they get hot playing outside in the sunshine. n Babies thrive in response to sensitive and thoughtful interactions. They delight in having their babbling noises repeated and making adults smile. The childminder's assistant is extremely skilful at supporting children to explore and gives them time to repeat their investigations. n The childminder sensitively discusses with parents any concerns about children's

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This provision is outstanding

development. She makes excellent use of advice from other professionals to promote the very best outcomes for each child.

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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 embed fully incisive evaluations of teaching to maintain the quality at the very highest level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during the childminder's and her assistants' interactions with children and assessed the impact it has 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 assistants 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 that are used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is passionate about achieving the highest outcomes for all children. She is highly successful at reflecting on her practice and driving improvements. Specific training and research has given her a deep understanding about how to create powerful learning experiences using children's play. Children now thrive as the childminder and her assistants sensitively guide their explorations. The childminder works very closely with her assistants to monitor their practice. This could be further strengthened to ensure the quality of teaching is maintained. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants have a very strong understanding of how to recognise and swiftly respond to concerns about children's welfare. Links with local schools and nurseries are particularly strong. The childminder discusses in detail with teachers what the most important skills are for each child to develop so they are ready for moving on.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder and her assistants are qualified. They use their excellent knowledge of children to skilfully weave specific learning opportunities into rich and varied activities. Children have fantastic imaginations which drives their play. They become engrossed in shopping role play that is expertly extended by the childminder and her assistants. Children refine their physical skills as they handle flowers carefully and learn to peel carrots. They use mathematical language to talk about the different sized carrots and where they are putting them. The childminder knows precisely when she can ask children direct questions and when she needs to wait for them to lead their play. Children are particularly skilled at organising and managing games. They take turns well, wait very patiently for each child and talk about who might win the game.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children's welfare and emotional security are a priority for the childminder. She knows each child and their family extremely well. The childminder responds quickly to the smallest change in a child's well-being to ensure they continue to thrive. The childminder works very closely with parents to help older children learn how to be safe when they play computer games online. She talks to children in an age-appropriate way about how they can show consideration for others. Children enthusiastically help with cleaning and tidying away. They find the sweeping brush and fetch their own stool so they can reach the pots that need drying. The childminder very successfully widens children's experience of different cultures. She celebrates their favourite foods with them and they enjoy tasting healthy foods and different flavours from around the world.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make excellent progress in their development, including those who start below expected levels for their age. Babies delight in accessing toys and resources for themselves as they start to move around independently. Quieter children have the time and space they need to grow in confidence so they can join in with their friends. Older children are exceptionally well prepared for starting at nursery and school. They have very high levels of independence, confidence and social skills. Children use their fantastic vocabulary to describe the taste and texture of the cress they have grown.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY248337 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10062607 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 0 - 9 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 35 Date of previous inspection 22 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Doncaster. She operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with two assistants and they all hold relevant early years qualifications 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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