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

The childminder and her assistant work together harmoniously. They strive to provide the very best care and education for children. Children very much enjoy their time in this cheerful and welcoming setting. They play happily together and show great confidence when, for example, they ask visitors to join in their games and activities.

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The provision is good

Children are motivated learners. They concentrate well during activities that appeal to them. Babies squeal with delight while they splash in a water tray. Older children show good mathematical skills. They guess how many cups of water it will take to fill a saucepan and then check if they were right. Children are resilient learners. They keep trying, for example, when they find it tricky to stack rings on a pole. Children enjoy pretend play, acting out scenes with toy vehicles and animals. Overall, the childminder supports children's communication skills well. She engages older children in lively discussions, modelling new words and explaining their meaning. Children are articulate and develop a wide vocabulary.

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The provision is good

The childminder remained open during the COVID-19 pandemic. She supported children's emotional well-being at times of uncertainty. For instance, she created a medical-room play area, which she used to help to ease children's worries about illness.

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need to do better?

n The curriculum is tightly focused on what children need to learn next. The childminder has good knowledge of child development and is able to identify areas of learning where children most need support. The activities that she provides help children to learn and remember more. Children achieve well. n Children are busy and active learners. Young children figure out how to propel push-along vehicles. Older children make marks that resemble letters and numbers, recognising them in displays in the room. They are eager to please, and they glow with pride when the childminder praises their efforts. n The childminder does not consistently ensure that younger children have the very best opportunities to learn and use new words. Occasionally, her own language is too complex for them to hear and understand clearly. She does not always give children enough time to respond during her interactions with them. n Children develop an understanding of healthy lifestyles. They benefit from fresh

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air and exercise, and they enjoy wholesome, home-cooked meals. Children wash their hands at key times and explain why it is important to 'get rid of the germs'. n Parents are extremely happy with the childminder's provision. They say that they have complete trust in the love and care that the childminder and her assistant provide. Parents feel very involved in the plans for their children's learning and

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need to do better?

16 September 2022 work towards the same targets as the childminder at home. This helps to reinforce children's learning. n The childminder has developed excellent links with other settings that children attend. They have a shared approach to children's learning that is very well embedded. Children benefit from consistent support and expectations. n Children show a strong sense of belonging in this inclusive setting. They learn to value their individuality and to respect and understand others. Children learn words from languages that families speak at home. They share prayers that are special to them with their friends. n The childminder encourages children to be independent. Children manage their own clothing and take care of their belongings. Older children eagerly help younger ones; for example, to fasten an apron before messy play. They enjoy the responsibility of preparing pizzas and salad for lunch.

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need to do better?

n Children behave well. They listen and follow instructions, respecting the childminder's boundaries and expectations. However, there are occasions, between routines and activities, when children become restless. For example, they wait too long to go in to the garden for outdoor play. n The childminder scrutinises her practice to identify ways to enhance it. She has greatly extended her knowledge of early years education and provides excellent support and coaching for her assistant. They reflect on one another's practice to inform plans for development. This contributes to an excellent capacity for continuous improvement towards outstanding levels of practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a very good understanding of her role in keeping children safe. She keeps her knowledge of safeguarding legislation and guidance up to date through regular training and checking her local safeguarding partnership website. The childminder understands a wide range of factors that can impact on a child's welfare. She is sensitive to circumstances that can affect a child's well-being and knows where to get support for families at times of need. The childminder shares information with parents and children that helps to keep children safe online. The premises are safe and secure.

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should:

n strengthen younger children's opportunities to hear and learn to use new words n refine routines to support children's listening and attention skills even more consistently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY445193 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10225897 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 22 Date of previous inspection 21 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Doncaster. She operates all year round, from 7.15am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She works with an assistant, who is also her husband. The childminder holds an appropriate 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 her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises. She talked about the curriculum and the way the provision is organised. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder, her assistant and children. n The inspector looked at relevant documents provided, including evidence of the suitability checks carried out on her assistant. n The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She also spoke to a parent on the telephone and took account of the views of other parents from written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

16 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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Inspection activities

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