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 feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. However, due to weaknesses in the implementation of safeguarding procedures, their welfare is not maintained. Children behave well and have great fun as they learn to play cooperatively with their peers. They form close bonds and attachments to the childminder and other adults working within the home. Children's speech and language skills are very well promoted. For children who find it difficult to pronounce words clearly, the childminder sensitively and patiently encourages them to repeat their request until she understands what they are saying. The use of modern technology is also successfully used to encourage children's communication skills. For example, children approach the interactive technology to request their favourite song. The childminder skilfully and subtly repeats children's request so that they hear each word pronounced correctly. Children delight as their

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The provision is inadequate

songs are played and they excitedly move and dance to the music.

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The provision is inadequate

Children become deeply engaged in their play and learning. The introduction of book bags has motivated children as they enjoy imitating older siblings and peers who attend school. Children regularly access their own books, whiteboards and a range of pencils and pens, as they practise their writing skills. They remain focused for long periods of time and concentrate intently as they copy and trace letters and simple words. Children aged three and four confidently approach the inspector and proudly show her their name which they have independently written.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has failed to correctly categorise concerns that have been raised. This has resulted in allegations procedures not being followed until the inspector identified this as a significant weakness during the inspection. This has an impact on children's safety and welfare. n Children thrive in the homely setting. The childminder creates an environment where children learn through purposeful play. She is extremely skilled and intuitive as she responds to children's emerging needs and interests, building on their prior knowledge and skills. The childminder takes a lead role in monitoring every child's learning and development. This ensures every child achieves to their full potential. The childminder wisely uses any additional funding children receive, to support their individual learning needs effectively. n Children are encouraged to learn to persevere and keep on trying when they encounter difficulties. For example, when doing puzzles, one child is extremely

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focused and intent on completing a complex puzzle. The child concentrates as they look for similar colours when trying to find where each piece goes. When another child is ready to give up on their alphabet puzzle, the assistant encourages them to try turning the puzzle pieces round to see if they will fit.

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31 January 2020 This gentle persuasion and support encourages the child to keep on trying. The child takes great pride in their accomplishment as they complete the whole puzzle. n Children have great fun as they play outside. Toddlers enjoy playing on the ride- on toys and they use their imagination when playing with the dinosaurs in crunchy cornflakes. Older children explore and use their imagination as they play in the playhouse and mud kitchen. They laugh as they make poisonous chocolate. Children are encouraged to share and take turns or find additional resources to use. As children look around they are reminded of all the resources they can access and they quickly decide to use these, minor squabbles quickly forgotten. n Children's communication, language and literacy skills flourish. The childminder continually talks to the children as they play. Children benefit from daily story and singing sessions. They learn to listen and follow instructions as the

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childminder encourages them to play their instruments, slowly, fast, up high and down low. Toddlers enjoy listening to the older children recall and sing songs from memory. Older children are beginning to learn about the associated sounds of letters and simple words. Children who are ready are supported to read simple books. The childminder has discussed these early reading and writing strategies with the local school to ensure they are consistent with what is being taught at school. This helps to prepare children well for their future learning, including school. n Children develop good health and hygiene routines and they benefit from the provision of healthy, home-cooked food. All children develop good oral hygiene habits as they learn to clean their teeth after meals. Children's independence is exceptionally well supported from a young age. Toddlers locate their own coats and shoes and learn to independently put these on, with support provided by

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Children's well-being is not maintained due to the childminder failing to follow correct safeguarding procedures. Other aspects of safeguarding knowledge and practice are more positive. The childminder is familiar with the potential indicators of abuse children may be exposed to outside of the childminding provision. If she identifies any concerns of this nature she is aware of the procedures to follow. The childminder ensures potential hazards are identified and minimised inside and outside, so that children play in safe areas.

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Due date

improve knowledge of what constitutes an allegation and ensure allegations procedures are followed when concerns are identified about any person who works with children. 14/02/2020

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Setting details

Unique reference number 317700 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10117228 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 18 Date of previous inspection 17 June 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Hatfield, Doncaster. She works alongside her husband, who is also registered as a childminder. The childminder also works alongside an assistant each day. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 5. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She 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 she organises her 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 during the inspection and their views were also gathered through written feedback. n The inspector and childminder evaluated the quality of teaching and children's learning during activities. n A range of documents was sampled during the inspection, including insurance and training certificates.

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Inspection activities

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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