Childminder in Doncaster

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her roles and responsibilities to keep children safe. She is clear about the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder knows who to contact if she has a child protection concern about a child. She knows the procedures and who to contact if an allegation is made against herself, her assistant or a family member. n The childminder and her assistant have undertaken a wide variety of safeguarding training. This ensures their knowledge is current and relevant. n The childminder has all required paperwork in place to ensure children are safe in her care. This includes suitability checks for adults living at the premises, first- aid certificates and registers showing the names and times children are in the childminder's care. n The childminder is clear about what she wants children to learn in her care. This includes developing their independence, understanding what makes them

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healthy and making positive choices. Following discussions with local schools, the childminder is aware of the need to support children's communication, language and literacy skills following the COVID-19 pandemic. n The childminder has a good understanding about child development. She is clear about what assessments she needs to complete, such as the two-year development check. She can demonstrate how she will make sure children are progressing well in their learning and development. n Children can make independent choices from a wide range of age-appropriate resources that are easily accessible, both indoors and outdoors. n The childminder and her assistant keep up to date with their professional development by attending training courses. She reflects on her practice to ensure she offers children a caring and nurturing environment for them to attend. n Parents are kept up to date with regular conversations. Information is shared to

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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 EY270315 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10250384 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 10 Date of previous inspection 24 February 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Balby, Doncaster. She operates all year round, from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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 childminder. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n A meeting was held with the childminder. This included a review of relevant documentation, including suitability and training. n The inspector held a discussion with the childminder. This included a review of relevant documentation regarding the learning and development of children and how the childminder implements this. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable.

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20 September 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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20 September 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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