Childminder 317707

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

The childminder creates a welcoming, homely and safe environment for children to explore. Children are independent and choose where to play from the wide range of experiences on offer. Children are happy and enjoy secure attachments with the childminder. They regularly seek her out to join in with their play. For example, children sit close by the childminder as they eagerly listen to different stories. They look closely at the pictures in books. Children laugh and giggle at the rhyming words in a story about a 'wonky donkey'.

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The provision is good

Overall, the childminder has high expectations for all children. She supports children to understand the rules and boundaries in place. Children are well behaved and follow instructions. For instance, they help to tidy away toys once they have finished playing. Children develop positive attitudes towards play and learning. They are independent and confident individuals who develop good social and communication skills. They enjoy a wide range of activities and delight in the childminder's praise and encouragement as they learn new skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gets to know the children in her care well. She finds out what they understand, know and can do through her careful observations and assessments. The childminder plans a wide range of activities which help children to learn and develop across a broad curriculum. For example, children delight in hiding different woodland animals in an autumn sensory tray. They find out about the animals' characteristics through books and discussions with the knowledgeable childminder. n The childminder is positive and encourages the children to keep trying and have a go. Children develop positive attitudes to play and learning. For instance, as children explore sensory play dough, they use rollers and cutters to make dinosaur shapes. However, the childminder is sometimes quick to offer children suggestions about how they should do things. She does not allow them to explore their own thoughts and ideas fully.

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need to do better?

n Children are well behaved and polite. The childminder is a good role model and she supports children to understand and manage their feelings and behaviour well. She teaches children right from wrong and encourages them to share resources with each other. For example, children enjoy using tweezers and scoops to pick up pom poms and put them onto number cards. They play cooperatively together and share resources well. n Children's physical development is promoted well. They are active and enjoy fresh air daily. Children enjoy various outings with the childminder. They enjoy visiting the local woods, parks and museum as they learn about the world around them and people beyond their own experiences.

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need to do better?

29 November 2019 n The childminder uses daily routines to promote children's learning and development. Children enjoy the responsibility of carrying out tasks and helping the childminder. Mealtimes are a social occasion where children develop their social and communication skills. Children talk to each other and to the childminder about their interests and experiences. The childminder does not always support children to learn about good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands before snacks and meals. n The childminder has established good relationships with other professionals, including additional settings that children attend. She regularly shares information about children's interests and learning, to promote a consistent approach to their care and education. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder keeps parents informed about what their children are doing and learning. There is a good exchange of

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need to do better?

information between home and the setting to help to support children's learning and development further. n The childminder reflects on her setting and the experiences she provides for children. She keeps her knowledge up to date through attending regular training courses and sharing ideas and good practice with other childminders.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows what signs and symptoms might indicate a child is at risk of possible harm. She understands how to identify and report any concerns she may have about a child's safety or welfare. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date and is aware of wider child protection issues, such as radicalisation and exploitation. She keeps the children in her care safe. She checks that the premises and equipment are safe for children to use and she minimises potential hazards.

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should:

n give children greater opportunities to explore their own thoughts and ideas, to develop their thinking skills further n support children to learn about good hygiene practices, particularly in relation to handwashing before mealtimes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 317707 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10062594 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 1 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 16 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in the Rossington area of Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and childminder completed a learning walk to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to and interacted with children during the inspection.

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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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Inspection activities

29 November 2019 29 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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