Childminder in Doncaster

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's home. They are extremely comfortable, happy and relaxed in her care. Children develop strong bonds with the childminder. They listen to the childminder's sensitive guidance and follow the daily routines. The childminder supports children to share and take turns. Children play well together and are learning to resolve their own conflicts. Overall, they behave well. The childminder gives children lots of praise and positive acknowledgement. Children are self-assured and confident. They enjoy helping the childminder to tidy equipment away. Children access their drinks without support and know where they need to sit to eat their meals.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans enjoyable and engaging activities linked to children's current interests. She supports children to move forward in their development. Children are making good progress and are developing the key skills needed for their move on to school. The childminder has developed close partnerships with other settings that children attend. She shares regular information with them to support continuity in care and learning for children. The childminder provides children with many opportunities to learn about the world around them. For example, they take part in a range of trips and visits. Parents' feedback is very positive. They comment that they are really happy with the childminder's provision and the progress their children are making.

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need to do better?

n The childminder divides her time well between the children. She is sensitive to each child's needs and has a calm and caring approach towards them all. The childminder is aware of those children who require extra support and attention. She responds well to children and provides them with activities that she knows they will enjoy, such as music and songs. n The childminder talks to children, and models and reinforces words to help them hear clear language. She uses stories, songs and rhymes to support children to develop their understanding, listening and emerging vocabulary. n Children's mathematical development is promoted well. The childminder weaves mathematics into everyday play experiences. She encourages children to count items as they play and during daily routines. For example, she asks them, 'Can you count the stairs?' n The childminder reflects on her practice and evaluates the effectiveness of her

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need to do better?

provision well. She meets with other childminders and seeks support from the local authority's advisers. The childminder attends training to develop her knowledge and skills. This helps to contribute to the learning environment and supports children's ongoing good progress. However, systems to monitor and support the professional development of the childminder's assistant are still in

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need to do better?

28 November 2019 their infancy. The childminder does not focus precisely on identifying how the quality of her assistant's teaching can be developed further. n The childminder provides children with a healthy diet and ensures that they develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. Parents comment that the children enjoy nutritious and balanced meals. n Children are given opportunities to develop their self-help skills and independence. The learning environment is organised to support this, for example low coat hooks and a step for handwashing enable children to be more independent with their self-care. Resources are stored in accessible storage boxes, allowing children to access them independently. n The childminder motivates children very well. For example, children participate in an activity using play dough. The childminder demonstrates ways to use cutters and other tools. Children practise their rolling skills and identify different

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need to do better?

sizes and shapes of the dough cutters with confidence. Younger children experiment and explore the texture of the dough. The childminder introduces colours to promote their learning. However, on occasions, the television is left on and acts as a distraction to the good-quality play and learning taking place. n The childminder's outside area provides children with excellent opportunities to learn outdoors and be physically active in the fresh air. They have access to a well-equipped garden and benefit from regular visits to local soft-play centres and parks.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Since the previous inspection, the childminder and her assistant have attended safeguarding training. The childminder has improved her knowledge of safeguarding procedures and has a good understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe. For example, she understands what to do if an allegation is made against herself or a household member. The childminder knows the procedures to follow should she have concerns about children's safety and well- being. The childminder ensures that her home environment is constantly safe. For example, she completes regular risk assessment. This helps children to stay safe and promotes their well-being.

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should:

n review and monitor the use of the television to help ensure that the environment continues to support children's good learning and the activities provided n focus the professional development of assistants more sharply on raising the quality of teaching further, to support children's learning even more effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY339864 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10107777 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 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 14 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Conisbrough, near Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together. n A joint observation of teaching practice was conducted with the childminder. n Relevant documentation, including training records, safeguarding policies and evidence of the suitability of assistants and of persons living in the household were looked at during the inspection n The inspector viewed the resources and looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children.

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Inspection activities

28 November 2019 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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Inspection activities

28 November 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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