Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date 14 June 2019 Previous inspection date 4 February 2019

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 has completed training and worked with local authority advisers since the last inspection to improve her knowledge and skills. Children now benefit from good standards of care and learning as the childminder has a clear understanding of her role and responsibilities. n Older school children are positive role models, supporting younger children through peer-on-peer learning. For example, school children share their knowledge with younger children as they encourage them to identify and count the shapes they have made from dough. n Regular physical activities inside and outside, provide children with opportunities to be active and to develop their control and coordination skills. n Children make good progress from their starting points. However, the planning of some activities does not consider how children of different ages and abilities can take part in these together. This results in some instances where toddlers are not fully engaged in

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This provision is good

these experiences. n Children's awareness of safety is skilfully promoted through everyday routines and play opportunities. For example, when pretending to cook food in the play kitchen, pre- school children explain how they must be careful as the oven is 'hot'. n Supervision of assistants' teaching practice is not yet in place to support their continued professional development so that children benefit from outstanding teaching and learning experiences. n Children are developing into confident, self-assured individuals who feel settled and secure in the childminder's care. They play cooperatively and socialise well with their peers. n Children enjoy engaging in a wide range of activities. However, on occasions, their interest and exploration is interrupted when activities are routinely packed away.

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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 enhance the opportunities for toddlers to become deeply involved in planned group activities n implement rigorous monitoring of teaching practice and support all adults' continued professional development to promote teaching and learning to the highest level n provide children with more opportunities to have uninterrupted time to play and explore.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n This inspection took place following Ofsted's risk assessment process. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and assistants. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the childminding premises. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder follows clear recruitment and induction procedures when employing new assistants. She ensures all assistants are familiar with her policies and procedures so that these are consistently implemented to support children's health, safety and well-being. The childminder and her assistants have a good knowledge of child protection. Children are constantly supervised in the secure provision. The childminder reflects on her practice. For example, she recently revised risk assessments in relation to household pets to reduce risks to children. In addition, the childminder has demonstrated her compliance with requirements by notifying Ofsted of a significant event within the prescribed timescale.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children have fun as they take part in an interesting range of activities. The childminder and her assistants monitor children's progress and plan suitable activities to support their next steps in learning. Information is regularly shared and exchanged with parents, keeping them well informed about their children's progress. Children enjoy listening to stories and joining in with action rhymes. The childminder supports children's mathematical development during enjoyable activities. As children make shapes from dough, they correctly count how many they have made. The childminder provides further challenge as she asks children to identify how many they have left when she takes one away. Children use their imagination during role-play activities. When bandaging the childminder's head and arm, they advise her that this will make her feel better. Toddlers enjoy using their senses as they play with cereal. They use spoons to

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

mix the cereal round in bowls and touch the cereal to explore the feel with their hands.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to learn good health and hygiene routines and to be independent with their self-care skills. Children benefit from healthy meals and snacks and freely access their drinks. Meal and snack times are well organised to create an environment where children's social skills and good manners are actively promoted. The childminder encourages simple conversations with children as they sit and eat. Babies listen to these conversations as they sit in high chairs around the table with the older pre-school children. Clear information is gathered from parents when children first start, which ensures their individual needs are met. Children relate well to the childminder and her assistants, showing that they are confident and feel secure with all adults caring for them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress, developing key skills in preparation for starting school. Their communication and language skills are developing well as the childminder encourages lots of conversations and discussions during daily routines and activities. As children get older, they are encouraged to write their names on their pictures, with some older pre-school children forming recognisable letters as they do this. Children behave well, and they are encouraged to learn how to take turns and to share as they play with their friends.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489543 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10112035 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 - 11 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 35 Date of previous inspection 4 February 2019

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder works with assistants.

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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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