Childminder in Doncaster

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder provides children with the highest quality of care. He plans a rich and varied selection of activities inside and outdoors, which captivate children's interests. The curriculum has a strong emphasis on outdoor educational experiences. For example, children learn about the environment and the stages of growing as they produce their own fruit and vegetables. They understand the world they live in and talk about the environment, growing, the changes in the weather and the sky with the childminder.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are extremely well settled and seek out the childminder if they need reassurance or support. They have developed strong bonds, which supports their emotional well-being. Their behaviour is exemplary. They respond extremely well to lots of praise and positive responses from the childminder. They are made to feel proud of their accomplishments and this clearly promotes their self-esteem.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder has high expectations for children, using everyday conversations to challenge their thinking and encourage engagement in activities. As a result, children make exceptional progress in their learning and development.

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The provision is outstanding

Due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, children are dropped off and collected at the door. Hygiene routines have been enhanced and electronic means of communicating with parents have been progressed further.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows what he wants children to learn. He is extremely knowledgeable in how to extend children's learning and development. The activities provided are linked to children's interests. These engage them in exciting and creative play, which they eagerly participate in. n Physical development is promoted very well. Children have opportunities to run around and climb in the fort, which the childminder and children designed and created during COVID-19. They role-play stories as they cross the wobbly bridge. Their small-muscle control is developing well as they use water to paint on the chalkboards and chalk on the floor. n The childminder encourages children to recognise letters and they begin to form these using a variety of mark-making materials. He helps children to recognise letter sounds. They eagerly shout out 'p' is for 'pirate and purple'. The childminder repeats words and sentences as he helps children to pronounce

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them correctly. He recognises accents and the impact on pronunciation and is clear in his dialogue. The childminder's excellent teaching highly motivates children to remain involved in all activities. He skilfully supports children to develop their thinking skills, for example, when they talk about the 'dark skies'

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22 September 2021 and the 'changing weather'. n The childminder understands what children can do at home through discussions with parents and children. An extremely effective key-person system allows parents to be kept up to date with what their child is doing. Regular progress reports enable parents to know where their children are in their development. This communication means rapid intervention can be made, when identifying any gaps in children's learning. n Children are provided with a range of healthy and home-cooked meals. They understand that the food they are given is healthy and nutritious and that it helps in maintaining good oral health. Participation in growing fruit and vegetables, enables children to be excited about what they eat and understand where food comes from. Children engage in play activities as they recall their trips to the dentist and talk about their grandparent's teeth. They talk about

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sweet things causing cavities and how they do not have any. n Children demonstrate high levels of independence. For example, they help themselves to snacks and independently access the toilet. They know to wash their hands afterwards. These skills contribute to their fantastic confidence and self-esteem. n Partnerships with the local school are very well established. Targets are shared and these identify the next steps in children's learning. This helps to ensure highly successful transitions between the settings. n The childminder accesses a range of training courses and this impacts positively on the children's learning. He critically reflects on his practice and shares feedback with other adults working with the children. This dialogue enables all adults to continuously strive towards improving their practice for the benefit of the children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Appropriate action has been taken since the last inspection. The childminder now fully understands the action to take when an allegation is made. He has a good awareness of the action to take if concerned about a child's welfare. Children are encouraged to assess risk as they move around the setting. Children understand the need to tidy up. They put toys away as they finish using them to prevent any trips. The premises are safe and secure, recognising when certain areas must not be used due to inclement weather.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY402619 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10149289 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 31 Date of previous inspection 31 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Hatfield, Doncaster. He works alongside his wife who is a registered childminder. The childminder may also work with an assistant. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. He operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except 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 This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning.

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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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22 September 2021 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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