Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date 25 June 2019 Previous inspection date 22 June 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 The childminder and assistant engage in training and professional development opportunities to update their knowledge and skills. A culture of ongoing professional development flourishes. n The childminder plans plenty of opportunities for children to learn outside the setting. For instance, children play at the local park. This helps to support their physical development. They go on regular outings in the community, such as to the local duck pond. This develops children's understanding of the place where they live. n The childminder and her assistant read stories to children and capture their imaginations. Children concentrate on the pictures and listen attentively. Older children begin to ask probing questions and develop their understanding. n Relationships between the childminder, her assistant and the children are a key strength of the provision. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and happy and

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This provision is good

make good progress in their learning. n The childminder and her assistant have a nurturing manner, with high expectations and well-established routines. This supports children's good behaviour. n The childminder does not have robust systems for gathering the views of parents and children about the service they receive. At this stage, she does not make use of their views to improve her self-evaluation. n The childminder does not extend partnerships with all early years settings that children attend, to further support children's individual learning and care needs.

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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 extend ways to share and gather information about children's progress and next steps with all other settings that the children attend, to promote continuity in their learning and development n provide parents with more opportunities to share their overall opinions and views of the setting.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector spoke to the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities inside and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's and her assistant's training and suitability. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and discussed the findings. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their written views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant understand how to identify and respond appropriately to child protection concerns. The childminder's environment is clean, well organised and safe to help to promote children's welfare. The childminder monitors her assistant's teaching skills well, such as through regular supervision meetings, to recognise and address any areas of professional development where support may be needed. The childminder implements effective systems to check on children's progress, helping her identify and address any gaps in their learning. The childminder has a positive attitude towards providing good-quality learning experiences for children. For example, since registering, the childminder has developed the outside space considerably, which has enabled children to learn more effectively outside. Families praise the excellent care, support and learning opportunities

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

the childminder provides for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and assistant know children well and the key-person system is effective. They plan different activities that keep children engaged and help them to make the best possible progress. For example, the childminder adapts an activity well for the younger children to use large bricks and the older children to use small bricks to create mountains. They make the most of learning opportunities that arise spontaneously, such as splashing in puddles, which generates lots of excitement. The childminder works with parents effectively. She shares information with them regularly to keep them well informed about children's development and progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant consistently show children respect and patience. They reassure tired children with a cuddle. Children learn to be kind and to value one another. They grow in confidence with the love and praise they receive. Children serve themselves from a choice of healthy snacks and meals. They plant sunflower seeds, herbs and vegetables and learn to care for them. Children learn to care for each other and the family dog. The childminder supports children's independence skills well. For example, she encourages them to select toys for themselves and put on their own coats and shoes to play outside.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those in receipt of funded early education, are making good progress. They are well prepared for their future learning. Older children communicate confidently and talk about their ideas and experiences, and young children rapidly begin to understand simple instructions and start to use single words. Children play imaginatively in small groups. They make 'chicken dinners' for lunch.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY410429 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10070241 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 - 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 19 Date of previous inspection 22 June 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Balby, Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant. She and her assistant hold appropriate qualifications at level 3.

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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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