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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy to see the childminder when they arrive. The childminder knows the children very well. For example, when children's daily routine is changed, the childminder quickly understands this and offers comfort to settle them. This helps children to feel safe. Children use their manners and play together nicely. They are confident to share their toys and are happy to take turns in their play.

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The provision is good

Children are appropriately challenged in their learning. The childminder builds on what children know and can do to embed their learning. For example, children skilfully count out number cards and then connect them to the matching pictures. Children demonstrate their good understanding of number as they identify missing numbers from a number line. They use mathematical language in their play as they race fire engines across the floor. Children have a good mathematical knowledge.

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The provision is good

Children develop their fine motor skills for writing through engaging activities. For example, when using dough, children press their fingers and palms into the dough and use a variety of tools to cut and shape it. Children develop their problem- solving skills as they consider how to remove the dough from the tubes. Children's skills of holding tools and pencils are developing well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder observes and assesses children's development effectively. She uses children's interests and next steps to plan activities to engage children in their learning. For example, she places letter stamps in the dough to encourage children to recall the letters. Children say 'R for road' and 'X for X-ray' as they press the shapes into the dough. Children are making good progress in their learning and development from their starting points, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder encourages children's communication and language by repeating and recalling words. She introduces activities to develop children's speech, such as rolling the tongue sounds and blowing bubbles. However, the childminder does not understand the importance of regular storytelling, songs and rhymes, to encourage children's speech and language development and their love of books.

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need to do better?

n Children demonstrate good concentration for their age. For example, they concentrate on their letter formation as they practise writing their name. They keep on trying until they are happy with what they have written. Children grow in confidence as they learn. n The childminder promotes heathy lifestyles with the children. They have regular outdoor play in the garden or in the woods. The childminder encourages children

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need to do better?

6 May 2022 to taste healthy foods. She shares information with parents about healthy packed lunches. However, some children's packed lunches still contain large amounts of sugary foods. This hinders the childminder's ability to develop children's understanding of how to make healthy food and drink choices. n Children learn good hygiene routines and build their independence. For example, they wash their hands before eating and handling food. Children have a wide variety of easily accessible resources to choose from. The childminder supports children well to be ready for their future learning. n The childminder works with an assistant when required. They have both undertaken safeguarding children training and first-aid training to keep children safe. The childminder and her assistant have regular discussions regarding children's learning and development. The childminder explains that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, training has reduced and has not always been accessible.

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need to do better?

Her professional development training has been limited but she has continued to seek information online, where possible, to maintain her skills and knowledge. n Partnership with parents is good. Parents comment on the 'wonderful care' the childminder provides for their children. Parents are kept up to date with their child's development and daily routines by the childminder. Children's developmental assessments are accessed via an electronic app that the childminder keeps updated. Parents understand what their child's next steps in learning are and how the childminder is supporting these. The childminder works closely with children's other childcare providers to ensure that children receive a consistent approach to their learning and development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows who to contact in the event she has a child protection concern regarding a child or adult. The childminder's premises are safe and secure so that no unauthorised person can enter. She carries out regular safety checks, indoors and outdoors, to ensure that children are safe. The childminder understands that not all children are comfortable with a dog so she keeps her dog separate to where the children play.

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should:

n improve understanding of the importance of regular storytelling, songs and rhymes, to encourage children's speech and language development and love of books n develop further children's understanding of making healthy food and drink choices.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY383112 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10218655 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 12 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 22 August 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first 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 The childminder and the inspector had a learning walk together to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector made observations throughout the inspection of children's experiences in the setting. n An activity was observed and discussed by the inspector and the childminder. n Children spoke to the inspector about their experiences in the setting. n The inspector spoke to parents and carers at appropriate times during the inspection. n A meeting was held with the childminder. This included a review of relevant documentation.

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Inspection activities

6 May 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

6 May 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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