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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

The childminder is extremely motivated and enthusiastic. She is an excellent play partner to children. Her energy helps to encourage them to take a very active part in their learning. Children show very good perseverance skills and resilience. For example, they keep trying when they find it tricky to catch model fish using a magnetic rod. Children are very keen to join in and are clearly very happy and at ease in the childminder's care. Their high levels of confidence and self-esteem demonstrate that they feel safe and secure.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for herself, her assistants and for all children. Her strong teaching skills are underpinned by a secure knowledge of how children learn. She observes children at play and uses what she knows about them to plan appealing and exciting activities. However, occasionally, some activities and routines are not organised highly effectively. Not all children are able to benefit consistently from the high-quality learning experiences she provides. Despite this, children successfully build on what they know, remember and can do, and achieve well.

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The provision is good

The childminder promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect and consideration. Children are polite, friendly and behave very well. They enjoy responsibility and like to help one another. For example, two helpers are chosen each day to serve meals to their friends.

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need to do better?

n Children show great delight at story times. The childminder reads to them with enthusiasm. She captures and maintains their interest, for example, by including props and encouraging them to act out parts of the story. Children become absorbed, listen intently and join in with familiar phrases. n The childminder promotes children's mathematical development well. For instance, children weigh ingredients to make pancakes from dough. They discuss the size and shape of their pancakes and count to three before tossing and catching them. n Older children have vivid imaginations. They enjoy pretend games. For example, they act out their bedtime routines. Children confidently seek out others to join their games. They bring a blanket and pillow for the inspector so that she can pretend to have a sleep too. Babies develop their creative skills, for example, through exploring different textures, such as flour.

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need to do better?

n Activities are based around children's interests and, generally, help them to learn more. However, the childminder does not always ensure that they consistently meet the learning needs of all children as precisely as possible. Occasionally, plans for learning are more focused on the needs of older children.

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need to do better?

25 February 2020 n The childminder continues with her professional development. For example, she has attended training to help children who need extra support with their learning more effectively. She supports her assistants to develop their skills and knowledge. This helps them to grow in confidence and build on their teaching skills. n Partnerships with parents are a distinct strength. They receive detailed information about children's achievements and plans for their future learning. They say the childminder's 'love and passion for her job shines through' and describe her as 'an amazing role model to children'. Partnerships with other professionals are well established. This helps to provide a consistent approach to children's care and learning, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n Children confidently talk about the importance of exercise, sleep and a healthy diet. However, the childminder does not consistently help them to build on their

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need to do better?

knowledge about good hygiene procedures that promote their good health. n The childminder teaches children about people and families beyond their own experience. For example, they play with figures of people of different races and with different abilities. This helps them to learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others in a positive way. n Children develop warm relationships with all adults, who are very kind and caring. They benefit from much attention and praise. Children glow with pride when they receive a 'high five' for trying hard. n The childminder thinks carefully about ways to help children to develop independence. For example, she provides shoes with buckles in the dressing-up box to help children to manage these by themselves when they start school.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has good arrangements for keeping her knowledge of child protection up to date. For example, she and her assistants attend relevant training courses. This helps to ensure that they are aware of and identify factors that may indicate that a child is at risk from harm. The childminder supports children to be resilient and able to voice their feelings and worries. She has a secure understanding of her responsibilities to protect children and knows how to report concerns about their welfare. Robust arrangements to check the suitability of assistants help to ensure children are kept safe.

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should:

n refine planning to ensure that all children benefit as fully as possible from the high-quality teaching and learning experiences provided

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should:

25 February 2020 n help children to strengthen their already good understanding of hygiene routines and practices that promote their good health.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY284103 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10117368 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 13 Total number of places 16 Number of children on roll 34 Date of previous inspection 9 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004. She works from her home in Woodlands, Doncaster and employs two assistants. The childminder holds an early years teacher qualification and both assistants hold a relevant early years qualification at level 3. The childminder operates all year round, except for two weeks at Christmas, bank holidays and family holidays. Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm. She receives funding to provide early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home that are used for childminding. She talked about how she organises her provision and the arrangements in place to assess and support children's learning and development. n The inspector observed the childminder's and her assistants' interaction with children. She assessed the quality of education and its impact on children's achievements. n The childminder and inspector observed and evaluated an activity, which was carried out by one of the childminder's assistants. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about matters relating to leadership and management. She also spoke to the childminder's assistants and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a range of documents that the childminder provided for inspection. These included evidence of suitability checks carried out and qualifications. She also looked at written feedback from parents and took

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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

25 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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