Baxter Lorraine Angela

Inspection date 22 July 2019 Previous inspection date 17 April 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 is kind, caring and warm. She has established close bonds with children in her care and knows them very well. Children are confident and self-assured individuals who enjoy their time with the childminder. n Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder is a good role model. She communicates with children in a very positive way, joins in their play and shows and explains to them how to do things. n The childminder forms secure and effective partnerships with parents and there is a good exchange of information. This helps parents to be involved in their children's learning and promotes continuity of care between home and the setting. n The childminder seeks regular feedback from parents about her setting. Parents speak very highly about her. They praise her welcoming and caring nature and feel that their children benefit enormously from their time with her.

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This provision is good

n The childminder sets a good example to children. She teaches children about behaviour expectations and to be respectful of others. Children are well behaved. n The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to help children to develop a greater understanding of how to manage their own risks, for example when they ride bicycles around the garden. n The childminder does not provide a wide variety of opportunities to extend children's literacy skills and interest in early writing.

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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 strengthen opportunities for children to manage their own risks as they actively explore their environment n extend opportunities for children to engage in and develop their early writing skills further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and the children, and considered the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector and the childminder jointly evaluated an activity together. n The inspector looked at a range of children's records, policies and procedures shared with parents and suitability records. n The inspector looked at a range of written feedback from parents and considered their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her role and responsibility with regard to keeping children safe. She is aware of the signs and symptoms which might indicate a child is at risk of harm and who to contact about any concerns. The childminder is careful to check her home for any hazards. Self-evaluation is successful. The childminder reflects on the service she provides and drives forward improvements. She keeps her knowledge up to date through attending regular training and network meetings. This impacts positively on the setting and outcomes for children. The childminder has established good relationships with the local nursery and shares information with them about children's development. This helps to provide continuity and consistency in 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 assesses children's learning and identifies where extra support may be needed. Overall, the childminder plans a range of stimulating experiences to help children make good progress in their learning. The childminder's interactions with children are very positive and she facilitates their learning in a very natural way. She allows children time to explore and extend their own thoughts and ideas. For instance, children enjoy making up number games to play with the childminder. Children develop their imagination as they play. They enjoy acting out different roles, such as a plumber, doctor, mechanic, baby and mummy. The very well- resourced environment allows children to extend and develop their pretend play further. For example, children use a variety of natural objects, such as pine cones, shells, sand and water, as they make cupcakes in the mud kitchen.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a well-organised and stimulating environment indoors and outdoors. Children enjoy their time with the childminder and make choices about their own play. They relish their time outside and have plenty of opportunities to be active and develop their physical skills. Children learn about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle and having a balanced diet. They grow plants and vegetables in the childminder's garden, such as peas and tomatoes. Children practice their small-muscle skills and develop their independence as they help to prepare their own fruit at snack time.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy, confident and motivated to learn. They develop the skills needed for future learning and their eventual move on to school. Children gain confidence, make friends and demonstrate good communication skills. Mathematical concepts, such as counting, numbers, shape and size, are woven through quality interactions. For example, children count, use language for size and talk about 'more' or 'less' as they explore in the mud kitchen outside.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY302511 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10106301 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 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 17 April 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Conisbrough. She operates from 7.30am to 5.30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and from 7.30am to 3pm on Wednesday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three-year-old children. She has a relevant level 3 qualification.

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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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Registers

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