Childminder EY563233

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Parents are extremely pleased with the service that the childminder provides. They say they know their children are 'in the best hands' and they commend the childminder for teaching children to be respectful. They praise her consistent routines and high expectations. This contributes to children's good behaviour. They learn right from wrong and consider the needs and feelings of others.

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The provision is good

Children play happily in a safe, stimulating and caring environment. They are eager to join in with the appealing activities and experiences that the childminder provides. There is, however, scope to provide even more opportunities for children to explore and develop their own ideas during play. Generally, the childminder uses what she knows about children's current knowledge and abilities to plan for their ongoing learning. However, occasionally, some group activities are not planned precisely enough to ensure that all children are able to participate as well as possible.

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The provision is good

Babies show a strong sense of security and belonging, for example, when they climb on to the childminder's lap for a hug. Older children benefit from plenty of praise and attention. They show high levels of self-esteem and are clearly at ease in the childminder's care.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works effectively alongside another childminder. Together, they review and evaluate their provision and develop action plans to build on and enhance their good practice. For example, the childminder plans to learn simple sign language to help her to communicate with children even more effectively. n The well-qualified childminder provides a generally good range of activities that help children to build on what they know and can do across all areas of learning. However, her plans do not consistently consider how to ensure all children are supported consistently during group activities. n Children learn about good morals and values. The childminder gathers the children together to talk about rules and the importance of being kind. They learn to listen to one another and show respect. She talks to children about their feelings. For example, they use an 'emotions' display that she has made.

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Children learn to explain how they feel, and they are listened to. They learn to manage their feelings and frustrations. n The childminder has developed effective partnerships with parents and staff from other settings that children attend. They share detailed information about children's interests, progress and achievements. This helps to provide consistent expectations of children and a coordinated approach to helping them to learn more.

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11 March 2020 n Children develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. For example, they talk about the benefits of nutritious foods, such as fruit, and how some foods should be kept as a treat. The childminder teaches children good hygiene habits that help to protect their health, such as how to dispose of tissues safely and the importance of washing their hands. n The childminder teaches children a good range of skills that help to prepare them for later learning in school. For example, they develop an awareness of letters and the sounds they make. Older children start to recognise the letters in their name. For example, they trace their names using their fingers in glitter. They develop a good understanding of mathematics and numbers. This is demonstrated when they count bricks in the towers they make and compare the heights. n Children are confident in their play. They are motivated and eager to join in

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need to do better?

activities. However, the childminder has not fully explored ways to support children to investigate, experiment and explore even more during their play. n The childminder helps children to develop good levels of independence. They enjoy a sense of responsibility when they take turns to be the 'supervisor' in the group. They help the childminder with tasks such as keeping areas tidy to avoid trips and falls. This also helps them to develop an awareness of how to keep themselves and others safe.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has clear procedures to keep children safe. She completes regular checks on the areas where children play and is alert to potential dangers when on outings. The childminder has a good knowledge about the signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect. She knows about the reporting procedures to follow if she is worried about a child's welfare. The childminder attends training courses and maintains contact with the local authority. This helps to keep her knowledge up to date and contributes to her understanding of wider aspects of safeguarding. For example, she is aware of the potential impact of domestic violence on children's safety and well-being.

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should:

n plan group activities more precisely to ensure that all children are consistently supported to make the best possible achievements in their learning n provide even more opportunities for children to investigate, experiment and explore during their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY563233 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10148115 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She operates from her home in Bessacarr, Doncaster, alongside another childminder. Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 5.15pm, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 6. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the areas used for childcare. She talked about the activities she provides to the children. The inspector observed the childminder's teaching and assessed the impact on children's learning and development. n The childminder and inspector evaluated an activity together. n The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She also spoke to children and took account of the views of parents from written feedback provided. n The childminder, her co-childminder and the inspector discussed leadership and management matters. The inspector viewed a range of documents provided for inspection, such as evidence of the suitability checks carried out on adults in the household.

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Inspection activities

11 March 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

11 March 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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