Childminder in Doncaster

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is inadequate

Children's overall welfare is not maintained due to weaknesses in safeguarding procedures. Despite this, children are happy, settled and confident in their surroundings. They relate well to the childminder, often seeking him out for cuddles when they feel tired or want a little reassurance. Children are encouraged to develop independence and good social skills from a young age. For example, toddlers confidently attempt to put their own coat and shoes on before going outside to play. Children's communication, language and literacy skills are promoted exceptionally well. For example, children become engrossed in their play as the childminder lies on the floor engaging with them in their chosen experiences. He sits and listens, encourages children to repeat words and sounds, asks questions and provides a continual dialogue as children play. Older children show extreme skill and focus as they spend considerable amounts of time copying

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and tracing letters. The childminder encourages the children to sound each letter out as they learn to write their own name independently.

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The provision is inadequate

Children have great fun safely exploring and accessing an extensive range of toys and resources, inside and outside. The childminder skilfully utilises opportunities as they arise to build on children's prior learning. For example, when children approach the number and letter displays which are hung on the outside fence, the childminder encourages them to count and to identify the letters associated with their names.

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need to do better?

n An unintentional oversight has resulted in the childminder following their complaint procedures instead of the appropriate safeguarding procedures. This has highlighted the childminder's ineffective knowledge of what to do when concerns are raised about an individual working with children. n Children's all-round development is promoted exceptionally well from their unique starting points. The childminder works closely with parents, gathering and sharing detailed information, which enables him to build on children's prior knowledge. Children are motivated to learn, and they behave exceptionally well as they are so engrossed in their play. n The childminder works well with a co-childminder and assistants. They utilise each of their strengths to ensure children benefit from positive learning experiences. For example, the childminder is in the process of making improvements to one of the outdoor play areas. Children have also been

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involved in deciding how to enhance this area. They have helped to design the new fort which is currently being built by the childminder. This provides children with a sense of ownership and belonging. n Children of differing ages happily engage in activities together, which enables

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31 January 2020 toddlers to learn from their older peers. For example, toddlers observe older children showing skill as they use tweezers to move small balls into different pots. The childminder encourages the toddlers to learn how to hold and use the tweezers as they try to imitate the actions of the older children. The childminder skilfully extends older children's learning as he encourages them to sort the balls into different colours and to then count these. n During outside play toddlers have great fun exploring using their senses as they play with the cornflakes and dinosaurs. Their balance and coordination skills are promoted as the childminder supports them to carefully walk over the stepping stones. He holds their hands, providing then with reassurance to keep on trying until they achieve this. Children have lots of fun as they run around chasing bubbles. Their awareness of caring for living things is supported when they feed

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the childminder's pet rabbit. Children excitedly stroke the rabbit, with the childminder reminding them to do this carefully and gently. n Books are freely accessible to children and they benefit from daily singing and story time sessions. The childminder uses props to create interactive stories, which children excitedly engage in. He purposefully pauses as he reads the story, which enables children to recall familiar phrases. n Children benefit from having quiet time after lunch, when younger children have a sleep if needed and older children have time to rest and relax. As children settle down, an older child helpfully locates younger children's comforters and proceeds to hand these out to each child. n Parents comment positively about the childminding provision. They feel fully informed about their children's achievements. They like the clear information they receive as it enables them to continue to support their children's learning at

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home. Feedback from teachers at the local school confirms that they receive a detailed progress report when children transition to school. They confirm the report is always accurate and that many of the children are often exceeding their developmental targets.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder's knowledge of what to do when concerns are raised about an individual working with children is weak. As a result, he failed to follow the correct procedure. This has an impact on children's safety and welfare. Other aspects of safeguarding children are more positive. For example, the childminder receives email updates from the local safeguarding team, keeping him informed of any current potential risks to children. The childminder is aware of the procedures to take if he suspects a child has been abused or neglected away from the setting. The indoor and outdoor environments are kept secure and ongoing risk assessments ensure potential hazards are identified and minimised.

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of what an allegation is so that when concerns are raised against an adult working with children, these are appropriately responded to and the allegations procedure is promptly followed. 14/02/2020

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY402619 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10117486 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 18 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 17 June 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Hatfield. He works with his wife, who is also a registered childminder. The childminder also works alongside an assistant each day. He holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. He 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 he organises his home and supports children's learning and development. Areas used for childminding were seen by the inspector during the inspection visit. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, co-childminder, assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection. Parents were spoken to and their views were also gathered through written feedback. n The inspector and the childminder evaluated the quality of teaching and children's learning during an activity. n A range of documents were sampled during the inspection, including training and insurance certificates.

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31 January 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

31 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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