Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date 16 July 2019 Previous inspection date 23 March 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 provides children with a warm and welcoming environment where they feel safe and secure. Children settle quickly and feel comfortable with the childminder and her assistant. n The childminder and her assistant form good partnerships with parents. They keep parents informed about what their children are doing and learning throughout the day. n Parents speak highly of the childminder and her assistant. They praise the close bonds their children have developed with the kind, caring and supportive childminder and assistant. n Children have plenty of opportunities to be active and delight in playing outdoors. They enjoy visiting places of interest, such as playgroups and local parks. They learn about the world around them and what makes them similar to and different from others. n The childminder regularly reviews children's development to identify where they may require additional help. She plans targeted improvements to quickly narrow gaps in

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This provision is good

their learning. As a result, children make good progress in their leaning and development. n The childminder does not seek regular feedback from parents to contribute to her systems of self-evaluation, to build further on the good service she provides. n Although teaching is good overall, some activities are not always stimulating enough to fully engage younger children and promote their learning to an even higher level.

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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 seek out regular contributions from parents to enhance the self-evaluation process n provide even more stimulating activities that help fully engage younger children and promote their learning even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors, 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 discussions with the childminder and her assistant. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussions and the written feedback provided. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant know their role and responsibility with regard to keeping children safe. They are aware of the procedures to follow should they have any concerns about a child's well-being and who they should contact. The childminder has robust policies and procedures in place to keep children safe. These are updated regularly and shared with parents. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date through attending regular training courses and network meetings. She monitors her assistant closely to ensure his practice is of high quality. Good relationships have been established with additional settings children attend, including the local school. This helps to ensure a consistent approach to children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children as they play. She accurately assesses what children can do and knows how to extend their learning and development further. Children engage in a wide range of the well-planned activities indoors and outdoors. The childminder enhances and reshapes activities following children's interest. For example, children search for bugs outside. The childminder provides magnifying glasses so that children can get a closer look as they learn about the world around them. The childminder successfully supports children's communication and language development as she talks to them about their interests and experiences. The childminder nurtures children's love of stories. She animatedly reads books as children listen carefully and recall events and phrases from the story.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very positive and encourages children to have a go at various tasks. She provides children with a wide range of resources and children like the independence of choosing where to play. The childminder supports children to understand right from wrong and to be kind, polite and respectful towards each other. As a result, children are well behaved. Children learn how to take turns and follow the rules as they play dominos with the childminder and her assistant. The childminder supports children to play fairly as they are all keen to win. She promotes children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. Children enjoy a range of healthy foods and talk about the importance of being healthy. For example, they discuss brushing their teeth and visiting the dentist.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well and develop the skills they need for the next stages in their learning. They are well prepared for the move on to nursery or school. Children are eager and motivated to learn and display high levels of confidence, independence and well-being. They have good social skills and enjoy their time with the childminder. Children have lots of opportunities to develop their mathematical skills as they play. For example, they successfully count different objects and explore size and shape as they play outside in the sand.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY345221 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10106337 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 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 20 Date of previous inspection 23 March 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Conisbrough, Doncaster. She works alongside her husband, who is her assistant. The childminder operates from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification 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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