Thompson, Lucy

Inspection date 26 June 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 offers a welcoming and homely environment. She is professional and well organised. She has robust policies and procedures in place to ensure she promotes children's welfare effectively at all times. n The childminder regularly evaluates her provision and works in partnership with parents. For example, she seeks the views of parents and children and acts upon their comments, such as sending parents the menu so that they know what their children are eating. Priorities to develop are precise and drive ongoing improvements. n The childminder provides children with a wide range of exciting and challenging activities that support every area of learning. Children go on frequent outings to explore their community and learn about the world around them. For example, they visit local playgroups and parks. Outcomes for children are good. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively. She

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This provision is good

talks to children as they play to develop their vocabulary and expressive language skills. n The childminder offers a calm and nurturing environment that helps children feel safe and secure. They move confidently around the childminder's home and independently select the toys they wish to play with. n Meaningful information about children's development is not always shared, particularly when children move on to school. n On occasions, the childminder does not consistently make full use of all opportunities during activities and routines to extend children's counting skills.

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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 information sharing with local schools to help promote children's move on to school n increase the support provided to further extend children's counting skills during activities and routines.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder identifies and successfully minimises potential risks in her home. She knows the local referral procedures to follow if she were to have a concern about a child's welfare. All required documentation, including written permissions from parents, is in place. The childminder has a strong commitment to updating her skills and knowledge to help improve outcomes for children. She makes good use of any professional development opportunities to help enhance her quality of teaching. Feedback from parents shows they are pleased with the service the childminder provides and the progress their children make.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play and uses this information effectively to assess their development and identify any potential gaps in their learning. She provides exciting experiences which support children to learn well. For instance, children enjoy finding out how water moves down drainpipes and collect it in a bowl at the end. They laugh and become excited as they race ducks down the piping. The childminder provides children with varied opportunities to be physically active, such as riding bicycles and dancing energetically. She provides a good range of experiences to support children's literacy skills. Children practise making marks, enjoy listening to stories and look at books independently.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop strong emotional bonds with the childminder and this nurtures their confidence and well-being very effectively. They appear happy and well settled in her care. The childminder regularly takes children to local playgroups as a way to help them socialise with others. She teaches children to be independent and to manage age- appropriate tasks for themselves. For example, children learn to put on their wellington boots. The childminder is a positive role model and consistently teaches children to be polite and respectful. Children learn to behave well. They follow rules and happily help to tidy up toys before moving on to the next activity. Children develop healthy lifestyles. They learn the importance of good handwashing routines and enjoy healthy meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points and acquire the skills and knowledge they need in readiness for their move on to nursery and school. They are working comfortably within the range of development that is typical for their age. Young children are very settled and are familiar with daily routines. They develop their social skills through positive and respectful interactions with others. Children learn about colours through everyday activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546655 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10102002 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the Auckley area of Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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