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

Children learn about the living world and stages of growth. They produce their own fruit, vegetables and flowers, and talk about the changing seasons. They enjoy moving around the spacious, highly engaging environment and premises. They help to look after the chickens, providing them with food scraps and help to collect the eggs.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are happy, safe and extremely settled. They are confident in the setting and follow the routines of the day. The behaviour displayed by even the youngest children is exemplary. The childminder models positive behaviour. Children mirror her kindness when enquiring about their friends and how they are feeling. They are extremely kind and very polite.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are enthusiastic and eager learners. They are excited to explore the inside and outside and the range of activities available to them. They are confident in choosing the direction of their play. The childminder is aware of the sequencing of children's learning. She understands the basic skills they need to build upon. She provides a highly stimulating environment, which helps her to deliver the intended curriculum exceptionally well.

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The provision is outstanding

Due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, children are dropped off and collected at the door. Additional hygiene routines have been introduced, which children know and practise routinely.

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n The childminder demonstrates a thorough understanding of how children learn and develop. She is able to expertly move children's learning on through different activities. She spontaneously responds to children's reactions and questioning. For example, she challenges children's curiosity as they talk about bridges, rivers and how their bodies move when swimming. n The childminder knows what she wants children to learn. The curriculum is well planned and sequenced, offering a range of learning opportunities. She takes into account children's interests and experiences to help them acquire new knowledge. For example, children who are from rural backgrounds, engage in interesting activities featuring farm vehicles. n The childminder identifies children's learning needs, through observations and assessment of their progress. She ensures any gaps are identified and external support is sought quickly. Children make excellent progress and any gaps in

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knowledge are quickly closing. n Children's communication and language is supported fully through natural, high- level interactions. The childminder engages the children in lively storytelling,

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22 September 2021 which holds their imagination. They enthusiastically join in the narrative and use props, which creates an engaging activity. These interactions support children to make exceptional progress in their language development. n The childminder fosters high levels of independence, which promotes children's confidence and self-esteem. She supports children through various routines during the day, such as toileting and putting on shoes. Children readily wash their hands as they explore the environment. n The childminder is highly reflective in her practice. All adults working with children critically assess their practice and the impact their teaching has on children's learning. They offer each other feedback to endlessly challenge their interactions with the children to a continuously high level. The childminder takes account of academic research to inform her practice. n Children are able to extend their small- and large-muscle skills through a well-

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thought-out curriculum. They have opportunities to practise their fine motor skills through the many mark-making opportunities within the environment. They competently use a range of tools as they draw shapes in the mud and chalk on the ground. n The childminder ensures children are aware of good oral hygiene. They engage in discussions and activities around healthy eating and routinely clean their teeth. The children talk about the cavities in teeth and visiting the dentist. n The childminder works closely with the local school and this partnership has a positive impact on children's learning. She has strong links within the local community and supports parents during parent/toddler groups. She shares suggestions for activities to support children's learning at home. n Partnerships with parents are highly effective. Parents are kept up to date with children's progress through online communication and verbal daily feedback.

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Parents are very complimentary about the adults working with the children. They value the support given to children with additional needs. n Children's uniqueness is recognised and celebrated at they talk about their families and their differences. They study each other's faces as they look at their eyes and hair colour. They talk excitedly about their families and learn to respect people's differences.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has taken appropriate action since the last inspection. She has revisited allegation management training and has a clear understanding of what action to take in the event of an allegation being made against her or adults working with children. She is confident about the action to take should she have concerns about a child's welfare. Children are encouraged to undertake their own risk assessments as they move around the premises. They understand how to keep themselves safe on the school run and on walks around the village. Regular fire drill activities are practised, ensuring children know how to respond to an emergency.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 317700 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10149459 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 32 Date of previous inspection 31 January 2020

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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 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 this into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation, including policies and procedures, and training certificates. n The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers who provided written and verbal feedback. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the curriculum and monitor children's progress. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children.

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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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