Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date 31 May 2019 Previous inspection date 15 September 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to observe children to identify their different interests and needs. She knows how to plan a variety of activities and provide interesting resources to help children make good progress and enjoy their learning. n The childminder reflects on the quality of her practice and knows how to maintain her professional development. She has addressed the recommendations raised at the last inspection. n The childminder is knowledgeable about how to protect children from harm. She makes sure that her safeguarding training and practice are up to date. She understands the procedures to use to report any concerns or allegations to the relevant authorities. The childminder has a current paediatric first-aid qualification. n The childminder understands how to support children's positive behaviour, including teaching children right from wrong. She helps children to learn to share and take turns.

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This provision meets requirements

She helps children to settle smoothly into her care and develop their confidence. n The childminder knows the value of working in partnership with parents. She has procedures to share information regularly about children's experiences and the progress they make. She helps parents to provide continuity for children's learning at home. n The childminder understands the importance of making regular checks to ensure that children play and learn in a safe and welcoming environment. n The childminder knows that it is important to establish working relationships with other settings children attend and support children's eventual smooth transition to school.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration. Inspection activities

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector held discussions with the childminder regarding her policies and procedures and how she intends to meet the early years foundation stage requirements. n The inspector discussed the safety and welfare requirements and reviewed suitability checks for household members and risk assessments. n The inspector had a tour of the premises and discussed the equipment and toys the childminder intends to use. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes, including how she plans to observe children and assess their development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 317986 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10062598 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 8 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 15 September 2015

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The childminder registered in 1994. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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