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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children are happy in this setting. The warm and friendly childminder makes them feel safe and secure. Children regularly approach the childminder for cuddles and reassurance. They select books and puzzles independently, and ask the childminder to read with them or help them with tricky puzzles. Younger children develop a keen interest in stories as they point out the pictures in the story and name the different animals.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is very good. They sit and play alongside each other. Children take turns to select animals out of a box and place them in a pretend 'wildlife park'. Older children are patient with younger children as they wait for them to think of the names of the animals. The childminder uses regular praise to encourage more good behaviour, and children respond to this by clapping and smiling. When children are finished with their toys, they tidy them away.

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The provision is good

Children practise their fine-motor skills as they push shapes through the corresponding holes in a sorting activity. They use dough and paintbrushes to strengthen the muscles in their hands further. Outdoors, children have opportunities to run, jump and push wheeled toys. This supports them to extend their physical skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder understands how young children learn. She considers the emerging skills of children and thinks about what she wants them to learn next. For example, children learn to use cutlery to eat with and then progress to cutting up their own food. The childminder supports children to develop their independence. n The childminder plans activities and experiences for children to help them to learn new skills. In particular, the childminder uses books, songs and animal- based activities that children thoroughly enjoy. However, sometimes, the childminder does not offer a wide enough range of activities for children to choose from. This occasionally limits opportunities for children to develop their curiosity and critical thinking skills. n Children develop their language skills. The childminder repeats words back to children and adds new words to help to extend children's vocabulary. However, the childminder does not always use opportunities to introduce even more new

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need to do better?

vocabulary. For example, during a planned adult-led activity, she does not consistently name objects and give children time to practise new words. n The childminder completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years, alongside parents and the health visitor. She uses her observations of children to accurately report on the progress which children have

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10 August 2022 made. This ensures that young children's development is evaluated and any areas of need or concern are identified. This, in turn, helps the childminder and parents to put in place any support that children may need. n The childminder works with external agencies and ensures that swift referrals are made for children who may need additional support. She works in partnership with speech and language therapists and physiotherapists. This helps her to understand how she can further support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children with SEND make good progress alongside their peers. n Partnership with parents is strong. Parents say that the childminder communicates with them regularly and keeps them informed about what their child is learning. They describe how the childminder has supported their children to develop new skills, such as making friends and learning the importance of

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being kind to others. n The childminder reflects on her own practice and evaluates her provision. She considers where she needs to access additional training to further enhance her skills. For example, the childminder has undertaken training to help her to further understand how children develop. She readily seeks advice and support from the local authority to even further improve her provision.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has undertaken further training to ensure that she understands her responsibilities in relation to safeguarding children. She now understands the action she should take if an allegation was to be made against her or a household member. The childminder is clear about where she should report any concerns about children's safety and welfare. This ensures that children receive support quickly to help keep them safe from harm. The childminder has made improvements to the premises, such as an additional security gate, to keep children safe and secure when they are outdoors.

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should:

n plan sufficiently challenging activities that enable all children to develop their curiosity and critical thinking skills n enhance opportunities for children to further hear and repeat a wide range of vocabulary.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 317910 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10230986 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 4 Date of previous inspection 10 February 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in the Armthorpe area of Doncaster. She provides care 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 The inspector discussed any continued 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 around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are 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 observed the quality of education during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke with the children during the inspection. n The inspector viewed written testimonials provided by parents.

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Inspection activities

10 August 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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10 August 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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