Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date 2 July 2019 Previous inspection date 13 July 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows how to create a safe and welcoming learning environment. She discusses the variety of toys, resources and activities she would provide to promote children's learning and development. The childminder describes how she would help children learn how they are both similar and different from each other. n The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding issues. She has taken advantage of training to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder knows how to recognise and respond to a wide range of different concerns about children's welfare. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. She knows how she would share information with parents to make sure there is continuity in children's care and learning. n The childminder has close links with the local school and nursery. She understands how she would use these to support children as they get ready to move on from her setting.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children's development. She knows how she would use observations of children's play to help her make accurate assessments of their development. The childminder is clear how she would use this information to plan for children's next steps in learning. n The childminder understands the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles. She knows how to provide a balanced diet for children. n The childminder knows how she will evaluate her practice using feedback from children and parents to help her plan areas for improvement. She identifies the training she would need to improve specific aspects of her knowledge.

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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 discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she would evaluate her practice and the training she would like to do to improve her knowledge. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she would meet the welfare requirements and her safeguarding procedure. She looked at a range of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of persons living in the home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 317944 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10062597 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 6 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 13 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Sprotbrough, Doncaster. She provides before- and after-school care and opens Monday to Friday during term time only. The childminder offers sessions from 7.30am to 9am and from 3.30pm to 6pm. She holds a relevant early years 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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