King, Robert

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

Children arrive happy and the lovely, warm welcome they receive is one of the reasons they feel safe and have a real sense of belonging. Children are quick to explore an environment they find extremely interesting and exciting. The childminder is committed to providing activities and play opportunities that will engage children, as well as challenge them. As a result, children always find something that takes their interest. The childminder gives babies his full attention and makes excellent use of his interactions with them. He lies on the floor so that he can keep eye contact, uses their name to get their attention and repeats their sounds to show that he is listening.

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The provision is outstanding

Babies have really bonded with the childminder. This helps them take that extra step towards independence. For example, they pull themselves up and take a tentative step towards him, confident that he will catch them should they fall. There are very high expectations for children to take responsibility for their actions. This helps them to swiftly develop the skills to negotiate and resolve their differences while respecting each other. They are wonderful role models to babies and younger children who are at the early stage of understanding the difference between right and wrong.

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n Children love to be outside where there are lots of physical challenges for them. For example, children show how proficient they are at controlling their movements. They climb and jump across stepping stones and control their body weight with a balancing rope as they walk sideward along a narrow ledge. n The excellent partnerships between the childminder and other settings children attend fully support the individual needs of every child. The information they exchange helps the childminder to fully complement what children are learning elsewhere. As a result, children continue to make rapid progress. n The childminder demonstrates his absolute commitment to doing the best he can for all children. He attends specific training to further his understanding of how to help families secure the vital support they need for their children. Great care is taken to make sure these children are absolutely prepared for the next

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stage in their education. n Children are genuinely excited to go outside. They have discussed the weather and decided that this will not deter them from playing outside. The outdoors has a wide range of equipment to ignite their imagination and challenge them. For example, a pirate ship, adventure trail, swings and planting areas. n The childminder is very in tune with what babies want. He is quick to recognise when their attention is wandering and introduces a different toy. He then sits back to observe and give them space to examine the toy. The childminder uses

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21 February 2020 his voice to keep their attention. He names the toy and shows them how it works. n Babies hold onto a plastic ball and when they drop it the childminder rolls it back to them. Babies push the ball back and the childminder rolls the ball behind them. He uses his voice to excite them, exclaiming 'oh where is that ball'. The childminder claps and cheers when babies turn around, knowing that the ball is somewhere behind them. n Children benefit from being able to sleep in a quiet room. Once again, their safety is paramount, and the childminder regularly checks on them. When they wake they are greeted with cuddles until they are wide awake. n Parents write that they are happy their children are doing so well. They say that children enjoy playing with all the others, can recognise numbers and colours, and can count much earlier than expected. Other parents write that their children are very happy and enjoy themselves. They are doing well with their

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counting and talking, and their pencil control is much better.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder gives safeguarding the utmost priority. He confidently answers questions about the different types of abuse and possible signs and symptoms. The childminder is absolutely clear about the steps he must take should he feel that a child may be at risk of harm or abuse. The childminder is fully aware of a wide range of safeguarding and child protection issues. These include protecting them from risks such as radicalisation, bullying, breast ironing and grooming. The childminder keeps his home secure so that no one can enter or leave without his knowledge. This helps to keep children safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY558605 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10145888 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 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Balby, Doncaster. He operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector watched and listened to the interactions between the childminder and the children. She assessed the quality of teaching and learning and discussed her findings with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about safeguarding, child protection and children's safety. n The childminder escorted the inspector around the areas used by children. The childminder explained the different learning opportunities provided for children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records and training certificates. n The inspector spoke to children and read written statements from parents to gain their views of the care and education the childminder provides.

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Inspection activities

21 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

21 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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