Clayphon, Joanne

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

The professional, experienced and qualified childminder is passionate about her role as an early years educator. She has an exceptional understanding of how children learn. The childminder plans a rich and varied selection of well-organised activities across the curriculum. She has very high expectations for every child. The childminder is extremely responsive to children's needs and interests. She knows exactly when to join in with children's play to enrich their learning.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are highly motivated and keen to join in activities. For example, they chose knitted toys to hold, which represent their favourite characters, as they sang songs and rhymes. Children are deeply engaged in their learning. They are confident and independent learners who display high levels of emotional well-being during play. All children make outstanding progress in their learning and development.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder is an extremely positive role model and implements highly effective behaviour management strategies. Children are aware of her high expectations in the setting. The childminder reinforces these positively, both verbally and through the use of reflection time. As a result, children have an excellent understanding of right from wrong from an early age. Children learn to take responsibility for completing small tasks for themselves. For example, they confidently set the table at mealtimes.

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need to do better?

n The dedicated childminder has excellent commitment to enhancing her knowledge. She utilises information from independent research to develop her already excellent teaching. For example, she uses natural materials and real-life artefacts to support children to explore, take risks and extend their thinking. As a result, children's vocabulary is enhanced. The childminder's dedication to professional development is exceptional and replicates her enthusiasm for providing high-quality care and education for all children. n The childminder monitors children's progress rigorously. The uniqueness and well-being of children are key priorities for the childminder. She is proactive in helping children and families to get the support they require, including for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She utilises the expertise of other professionals to enhance children's learning further. n The childminder recognises that children who attend her setting prefer to play

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outdoors. She provides an exceptionally motivating outdoor play area for the children to investigate and explore. As a result, children are active learners who demonstrate a curiosity to investigate their learning environment. For example, outside, she provides a 'curiosity shed' where children relish exploring different

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25 October 2019 resources and textures. The childminder asks pertinent questions which enrich children's learning. n The childminder places a strong emphasis on supporting children's language development. She uses natural resources to stimulate children's speech. For example, during an environmental walk children learned about letters and the sounds they make. The childminder adapts her teaching expertly. For example, she models and emphasises two-word sentences as young children are beginning to put two words together in their speech. n The childminder frequently takes children on a wide range of outings in the local community to extend their learning further. They visit parks, farms, museums and libraries and develop an excellent understanding of the world around them. They excitedly talk about their experiences and recall what they have learned. For example, children remember that snakes shed their skins.

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n Partnerships with parents are outstanding. The childminder works collaboratively to ensure that children are supported incredibly well. She engages highly successfully with parents. The childminder promotes 'story sacks' and home reading to help extend children's learning. Due to her diligence, children's learning and well-being are supported exceptionally well. n The childminder is highly reflective and uses focused self-evaluation methods. She uses the knowledge gained through the views of parents, other professionals and children to develop her practice. This helps her continuously build on her strengths and improve outcomes for children even further. The childminder is enthusiastic and passionate about her role. n The childminder prioritises children's health and safety and gives them clear and consistent messages about how they can contribute to this themselves. Children benefit from highly nutritious meals, regular exercise and fresh air in all

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weathers. This helps to promote their physical health extremely well.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an outstanding knowledge of child protection matters. She attends safeguarding training regularly to ensure that her safeguarding knowledge remains up to date. She has a clear understanding of the signs and symptoms which could indicate that a child is at risk, and knows what procedures to take should she have any concerns. She places the highest priority on children's safety and completes thorough risk assessments to ensure children play and learn without fear of harm. The childminder is vigilant with safety procedures when on outings. This helps to minimise risks and keep children safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546218 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10099612 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 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Conisbrough, near Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except the bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home that children use. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector completed an evaluation of a planned activity. n The childminder discussed with the inspector her learning intentions for children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The views of parents about the care and education being provided were taken account of through detailed written feedback.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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