Childminder in Doncaster

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

Children are extremely happy in this setting. The childminder creates a nurturing environment that helps children to feel safe and secure. The childminder has a calm disposition and is a good role model for children. She instils positive values. Children are kind and use good manners. They understand boundaries and behave exceptionally well. The childminder treats children with kindness and consideration. This helps them to think of others. For example, children quickly resolve a disagreement over a shared toy and decide to take turns. Older children play cooperatively and ask each other for help. They show care and concern for their younger friends.

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The provision is good

Children are confident to explore their environment. They play happily together. Children have very positive attitudes to learning. They are keen and enthusiastic to take part in activities and discussions. During a hunt for minibeasts, the childminder considers the needs of all children so that they all feel included. Children concentrate and show excitement when they find the creatures they are looking for. The childminder offers praise throughout the activity, which children find motivating.

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The provision is good

The childminder reads to children to help to develop their communication skills. Children listen carefully to the story 'Superworm'. They sit well, listen and respond appropriately when the childminder asks them questions about the pictures. Children confidently express their opinions and ideas. They are confident to talk and take part in conversations with each other and practise new words.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has good routines in place. Children know these well and know what to expect at different times of the day. The childminder recognises children's individual personalities and care needs. Children have fun during care routines, such as nappy changing. Children enjoy singing and talking to the childminder. They have a strong attachment to her. Children confidently approach the childminder for reassurance when needed. They make their needs known throughout the day. n In the main, the childminder supports children's developing independence well. Young children confidently feed themselves and make choices about what they want to play with. However, there are times when the childminder intervenes too quickly with things that children should be learning to do for themselves, such as putting on their own shoes or helping with simple tasks. n Children have many opportunities to develop an understanding of healthy

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need to do better?

lifestyles. The childminder encourages them to eat healthily, drink water and play in the fresh air. Children learn about good hygiene routines. They learn the

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need to do better?

29 April 2022 importance of washing their hands before and after mealtimes. n Children benefit a great deal from regular outings where they extend their learning. For example, the childminder takes them to the local woods and museums. They have opportunities to learn about the wider world in these different environments. This promotes their language in other areas of learning. n Parents make very positive comments about the care their children receive from the childminder. They feel confident about the progress they are making. They receive regular updates about their children's achievements. Parents receive information about how to support children's learning at home. This helps to provide a consistent approach to children's ongoing development. n The childminder knows the children well, overall. She identifies possible gaps in children's skills and knowledge, including when they may need additional

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support. However, the childminder does not consistently make the most of interactions during play, to build on what children need to learn and do next.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her role in safeguarding children. She demonstrates a knowledge of signs that could indicate children may be at risk of harm. The childminder knows when, and where, to make a child protection referral. She closely supervises children throughout the day and teaches them how to keep themselves safe at home. For example, she shows the youngest children how to move down steps to get outside safely. The childminder supports children to learn about how to keep themselves safe online. She undertakes regular training to refresh her safeguarding knowledge.

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should:

n make the most of interactions when children are playing, to build on what children already know and can do and extend their learning n strengthen practice for supporting children's developing independence by ensuring that children have sufficient opportunity to respond and do things by themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY559122 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10190396 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 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. She operates during term time from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

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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 that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n Relevant documentation was reviewed by the inspector, including evidence of suitability checks. n The inspector viewed the provision and assessed the safety and suitability of the setting. n Children spoke with the inspector during the day. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The quality of education during activities and routines was observed by the inspector, who assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with parents, who shared their views about the setting.

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Inspection activities

29 April 2022 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

29 April 2022 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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