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 confidently play and explore in the childminder's homely setting. Their well-being is nurtured as the childminder and her assistant attend to children's emotional and care needs. Children receive cuddles when they need comfort. This helps them to feel safe.

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The provision is good

Babies and toddlers are given time and space to develop their physical skills. Babies build their muscle strength as they learn to sit up and reach for items. They beam with pride as they begin to take steps with help. Toddlers learn to avoid obstacles as they move around the garden. They develop their coordination and balance as they practise climbing on the play equipment.

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Older children enjoy exploring small-world activities set up by the childminder. Children learn the names of farm animals as they play. They talk about their own experiences of visiting a farm. Children use their senses as they take part in messy play. They watch with excitement as they hold 'gloop' and observe how long it takes to drip from their fingers. Children play well together as they fill and empty different-sized containers with water. They share and take turns as they play. Children are kind and respectful towards each other. This helps them to build friendships.

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need to do better?

n The childminder recognises the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children's social skills. As a result, the childminder takes children on regular outings. Children visit playgroups or soft-play centres. They become confident as they discover new places and meet new people. n The childminder aims to broaden children's knowledge and understanding of the world. She provides resources and activities that build on children's previous learning. The childminder and her assistant talk to children about their play. They ask them simple questions. However, these questions are not always challenging enough to extend children's thinking and communication skills. n Children who speak English as an additional language are well supported. The childminder uses picture cards to help children communicate their wants and needs. She uses English words alongside those in the children's home language. This supports children in developing their understanding and vocabulary.

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n Children generally behave well. The childminder and her assistant talk to children about their expectations for behaviour. They give children lots of praise. However, behaviour management strategies are not always applied consistently. As a result, children sometimes struggle to manage their own emotions and behaviour. n The childminder places a high priority on teaching children to be independent.

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27 July 2022 Children enjoy preparing their fruit at snack time. They carefully use safety knives to chop their fruit. Children help to look after the childminder's pet tortoise. This teaches children a sense of responsibility. n The childminder and her assistant ensure that children wash their hands after playing outside and before eating. However, children use the same bowl of soapy water to wash their hands. This does not fully promote their understanding of good hygiene practice. n Parents say that they are happy with the communication that they receive from the childminder. The childminder uses an online app to share children's progress and next steps in learning with parents. Parents receive photos of activities that their children have enjoyed with the childminder. This helps parents to continue their children's learning at home. n The childminder knows the children in her care extremely well. She closely

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monitors their progress. This enables her to identify when children may need extra support. The childminder has made good links with health visitors and advisers from the local authority. This ensures that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. n The childminder and her assistant work well together. They share ideas on how they can plan interesting activities for children. They have regular 'reflection' meetings. This provides opportunities for them to discuss next steps for children's learning. The childminder supports her assistant with any professional development needs. She attends online briefings with the local authority. This allows the childminder to evaluate her practice and make plans for future improvement.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has followed safe recruitment procedures to check the suitability of her assistant. The childminder and her assistant have both undertaken safeguarding training. They receive regular updates from the local authority. This keeps their safeguarding knowledge up to date. The childminder carries out daily safety checks of the setting. This ensures children's safety in the setting. The childminder and her assistant both have a broad understanding of safeguarding issues, including female genital mutilation and the 'Prevent' duty. They are aware of their responsibilities in terms of recording and reporting concerns that they may have about children.

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should:

n reflect on and develop ways of asking more complex questions to challenge children further and extend their communication and thinking skills

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should:

27 July 2022 n strengthen existing behaviour management strategies and apply them consistently to further support children in managing their own feelings and behaviour n enhance handwashing routines to strengthen children's understanding of good health and hygiene.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2515751 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10206555 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 22 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Skellow, Doncaster. She employs one assistant. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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 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 The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she would ensure that it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector talked to the childminder's assistant at appropriate times during the inspection, and took account of her views. 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 inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, her assistant and children. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the

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childminder. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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27 July 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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