Childminder in Doncaster

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is professional and well organised. She successfully makes use of a variety of records, policies and procedures to support her practice. The environment is clean, safe and secure. Daily checks and risk assessments help to reduce hazards, enabling the childminder to promote children's safety and welfare effectively. n The childminder talks with enthusiasm about how she uses a range of teaching skills to meet children's individual learning styles and support her curriculum. She understands how to create exciting learning opportunities, indoors and outdoors, to support children to make good progress across all areas of learning. n The childminder plans to gather information from parents on what children know and can already do, when they join the setting. She explains how she intends to monitor children's progress to identify gaps in their learning. The childminder explains how she will involve parents, should children need additional support.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder shows how she will help children to learn about their local community and to appreciate diversity. For example, she says she will take them to local parks, toddler groups and museums. n The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour. She recognises the need to teach children to be independent and to help them to develop their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder explains how she helps children to develop positive relationships and to be tolerant, kind and respectful. n The childminder understands how to help children lead a healthy lifestyle. Examples include spending time outdoors, growing fruit and vegetables in the garden and being physically active. n The childminder explains how she keeps her childcare knowledge up to date and refreshes her skills. For example, she has support from local authority advisers and completes her own online research. n The childminder knows about the different types of abuse and potential signs

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This provision meets requirements

and symptoms. She understands how to report any concerns about a child's welfare. This includes making referrals to external agencies. The childminder knows the action she must take if an allegation is made against an adult.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483738 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10229715 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 7 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Finningley, Doncaster. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This is the first routine inspection the childminder has 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 provider. n The inspector viewed areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's learning and development. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of those living in the household. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements, when minding children.

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Inspection activities

26 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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