Childminder EY476524

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

Children feel confident and settled in the warm and welcoming home. Their well- being is maintained as the childminder creates a safe, secure environment where children are closely supervised. Children learn through play as they freely access a wide range of toys and resources in the designated playroom. For example, children use their imagination when making drinks and food in the play kitchen. They match coloured saucers, cups and spoons together when making the childminder and the inspector a drink. The childminder supports children's good behaviour as she helps them to learn how to share and take turns. Children's communication skills are continually developing as the childminder talks to them as they play.

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The provision is good

The childminder encourages children to make their own decisions by providing them with a range of options to choose from. For example, the childminder encourages children to identify the different-coloured paints and to choose which colours they would like to use. As she pours their chosen paints into the paint pallets, she encourages the children to count how many there are. Children choose which brush they would like to use from the wide selection offered to them. They then enjoy developing their creativity when painting their picture. As children have been part of the decision-making process, their focus and interest in the activity are successfully promoted.

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need to do better?

n Purposeful learning experiences are created as the childminder engages in children's chosen play. For example, when pretending to make cakes, the childminder supports their interests by providing cake cases for them to use. Children play happily together until they begin to squabble as they all want to use the wooden spoon. The childminder locates enough wooden spoons for each child to use. However, she encourages them to continue taking turns as they share one bowl to mix their imaginary cakes in. This resolves the minor conflict quickly and successfully, while also supporting the children to continue to socialise as they play and interact together. n The childminder has cut down on unnecessary paperwork so that she can spend more focused and quality time with the children in her care. She observes and assesses children's progress, and uses this information to identify and plan activities which build on children's prior knowledge.

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need to do better?

n Children's listening, attention and communication skills are promoted as the childminder reads stories to them. The childminder also continually chats to children during the day. However, when asking children questions, the childminder tends to accept children's initial response. She does not ask probing questions to explore their understanding, and to challenge their thinking and

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need to do better?

13 January 2020 learning further. n Children are encouraged to develop good health and hygiene routines from a young age. For example, after children wipe their nose, they are encouraged to clean their hands with antibacterial gel. Before eating, children learn to wash their hands with soap and water, and dry them on individual disposable towels. The childminder talks to children about the importance of washing their hands to ensure there are no germs. n The childminder adapts activities to allow each child to participate at their level of understanding. For example, during a painting activity, older children are challenged to match and paint different-coloured objects on their paper, whereas younger children enjoy exploring with the different-coloured paints and creating their own pictures. n Children are provided with healthy, nutritious meals and snacks. Young children are encouraged to learn how to use cutlery independently to feed themselves.

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need to do better?

As children get older, the childminder supports them to learn how to drink from a cup with no lid. Parents comment positively on the nutritional meals provided. They feel that this has contributed to improving their children's eating habits. n Children benefit from daily opportunities to be physically active during walks to and from school, and when playing in the childminder's garden. Children find their own coat and shoes as they get ready to go outside and put these on with minimal help from the childminder. One child concentrates intently as they work out how to put their gloves on. The childminder encourages them to keep on trying and the child shows delight when they independently achieve this. Children go on regular trips to parks and indoor play areas where they access large-scale equipment, which provides them with further opportunities to develop their physical skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Children learn how to stay safe on outings as the childminder helps them to learn how to walk sensibly on the path. She also encourages them to learn to identify when it is safe to cross the road after they have looked and listened for any vehicles. The childminder is aware of the possible indicators of abuse and the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She ensures parental controls are set on any electronic devices children use, and she supervises children as they use these devices. However, children's awareness of how to safely use electronic devices when accessing online content and what to do if they have any concerns is not yet promoted.

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should:

13 January 2020 n support children's awareness of how to safely use online applications when using technology so that they are supported to understand the risks and are aware of what to do if they have any concerns n consider how to more effectively question children to explore their level of understanding and further develop their thinking skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476524 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10075872 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 5 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Mexborough. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder explained to the inspector how she organises her home and supports children's learning and development. Areas used for childminding were seen by the inspector during the course of the inspection visit. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. Parents' views were gathered through written feedback. n The inspector and the childminder evaluated the quality of teaching and children's learning during an activity delivered by the childminder. n A range of documents were sampled during the inspection, including training certificates.

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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

13 January 2020 13 January 2020 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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