Hill, Amanda

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

The childminder and her assistants find out from parents about their children's routines, interests and abilities before they start at the setting. They use this information to plan for children's individual learning. The childminder has a wealth of knowledge, which she uses as the basis of her practice to support children's learning and development. A child-centred, play-based approach is at the heart of this childminder's provision. Older children are highly mindful of younger children, and regularly step in to help and support them as they learn.

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The provision is good

Children form secure relationships with the childminder and her assistants, who are kind and gentle. Children are happy and confident, and enjoy their time at the setting. Older children are confident to lead their own learning and make choices about what they want to play with or do. The childminder and her assistants have high expectations for children's behaviour. They teach children good manners, such as please and thank you, and consistently remind them of the boundaries. Children listen, respond to instructions and are respectful and polite. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder maintained contact with families via social media and telephone conversations to ensure that bonds were maintained. The childminder and her assistants talk with parents at the door to ensure good safety arrangements.

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need to do better?

n The quality of education is good. The childminder and her assistants are fully aware of what they want children to learn and provide children with lots of opportunities to practise these. For example, they encourage children to hold their pencil correctly and to develop their early writing skills. This helps children to make good progress with their learning and development. n Children have access to a well-stocked playroom and outside spaces. The childminder and her assistants are deployed effectively, enabling children to choose where they wish to play and learn. n The childminder works in partnership with parents to help children to make good progress in their learning. She shares information daily with parents about their child's learning and achievements. The childminder supports and advises parents on issues, such as healthy eating and good oral health. For example, the childminder reminds parents about the consequences of too much sugar, and

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need to do better?

promotes the benefits of well-balanced and healthy meals. n Children are supported by the childminder to learn about other cultures, traditions and beliefs beyond their own. She provides resources to help children to develop a deeper understanding about other communities and their religious festivals throughout the year. n Children are encouraged to develop their language and communication skills.

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need to do better?

27 October 2021 The childminder uses descriptive words, such as 'adventurous', as they discuss a story about a bear hunt. She repeats and explains words to develop children's understanding. However, the childminder does not routinely challenge children further by requiring them to think critically and further develop their communication and language skills. n The childminder reviews the quality of activities on offer to the children. However, she does not consistently support her assistants to assess how to adapt activities to strengthen children's learning opportunities. n The childminder and her assistants ensure that all children have frequent opportunities to get to know their local area and socialise with other children. Children spend a great deal of time outside and enjoy lots of fresh air. They develop a love of nature as they explore their local environment.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder gives safeguarding a strong focus. She and her assistants regularly access online training and fully understand how to identify the signs that a child's welfare may be at risk. They confidently know how to pass on any such concerns and the local services in place to seek advice and support from if needed. The childminder and her assistants understand broader safeguarding issues, such as extreme views and behaviours. The childminder works hard to ensure that the environment is safe. She supervises children closely in her home and on outings, to help minimise the risk of accidents.

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should:

n build on what children know and can do to further extend their language and communication skills n provide staff with even more support and guidance to help them to adapt activities in order to strengthen learning opportunities for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY562294 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10191007 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Balby, Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and works with two assistants.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken this into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder, her assistants and children, and reviewed the impact on the children. n The childminder and her assistants discussed children's progress and next steps in learning with the inspector. n Parents' views were taken into account by the inspector. n The inspector sampled documentation, including evidence of suitability and evidence of children's records. n The childminder and inspector had a learning walk of the areas used by the children and discussed the setting's aims.

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Inspection activities

27 October 2021 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

27 October 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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