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 Good

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The provision is good

Children enjoy the time they spend in the childminder's home. They form secure attachments to the childminder, who provides a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment. The childminder understands children's individual characteristics and preferences. She allows children to follow their interests and make independent choices in their play. The positive relationships established between the childminder, the children and their families help children to feel safe and secure. Children demonstrate a real motivation to learn. The childminder has high ambitions for all children and she has a good understanding of their individual learning needs. She gathers information from parents from the outset of care to find out what children already know and can do. Regular observations of children during play allow the childminder to accurately assess their achievements. She plans challenging activities to strengthen children's knowledge and understanding

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The provision is good

further. Overall, children develop good speaking and listening skills. The childminder engages children in meaningful conversations and values what they have to say. Children behave well. The childminder supports and understands their developing personalities and takes these into account when setting age-appropriate boundaries. She teaches children to use good manners and to be kind through her own positive role modelling.

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need to do better?

n Children have plenty of rich opportunities to explore the outdoors in the childminder's garden and the local community. For instance, the childminder takes children on visits to the park, local woods and on other regular outings. The childminder recalls with the children their adventures, including going to the lake and feeding the ducks. n The childminder is kind and gentle in her interactions. Children learn and develop through a broad range of activities and experiences. The childminder gives good emphasis to promoting children's communication and language skills. Young children are eager to copy new words, make animal noises and join in with familiar songs. However, the childminder sometimes uses language that is above children's level of comprehension, for example, when asking them questions. This means that, occasionally, younger children are unsure what is required of them or how to respond.

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need to do better?

n Children have great fun as they learn, and they delight in joining in with activities. They develop the skills they need for the next stage in their learning. Children enjoy small-world and role-play activities. For example, they play for extended periods with vehicles and a roadway or pretend to prepare meals in the play kitchen. Young children confidently operate electronic equipment. They press buttons and turn levers to make music play and lights flash. Children love books and eagerly select their current favourite story, 'Bertie the Bus', for the

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need to do better?

17 February 2020 childminder to read to them. A good range of books is freely accessible to the children to support their interest in stories and their early literacy skills. n The childminder reflects on the service she provides and ensures that children enjoy the time that they spend with her. However, her current system of self- evaluation is not rigorous enough to be highly effective at identifying the strengths and weaknesses of her practice. Additionally, she does not consistently seek or use the views of those using her service as she strives towards outstanding practice. n The childminder has good relationships with parents and shares valuable information with them about their children's current achievements. She takes time to get to know children and their families when they first start. The childminder takes account of information shared by parents about children's previous experiences as she plans for their ongoing development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder places a high priority on children's safety and successfully teaches them from a very young age how to keep themselves safe. For instance, she reminds children to tidy the toys so that they do not fall over and hurt themselves. Additionally, the childminder is consistent in her rules and boundaries. Therefore, children know what is acceptable. For example, they know not to play on the stairs.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures that children are safe and always provides them with close supervision. Regular checks on her home and the outings she plans enable her to identify and eliminate potential risks. The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date by completing regular training provided by the local authority. This includes early help and intervention for children. She also completes additional courses on line. The childminder is confident to identify the signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is at risk. She knows what to do and who to contact if she has any concerns about a child's well-being.

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should:

n use more age-appropriate levels of language to support young children's understanding and speaking skills further, particularly when asking them questions n develop self-evaluation to identify strengths and weaknesses in practice and include the views of parents and children, to continually drive improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY405578 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10074418 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 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 11 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in the Intake area of Doncaster. She operates Monday to Friday from 9am until 5pm all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The childminder shared a selection of documentation with the inspector, including her valid first-aid certificate and public liability insurance. n The childminder and the inspector talked about how the childminder reflects on her own practice.

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Inspection activities

17 February 2020 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

17 February 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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