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

Children demonstrate that they feel safe in this home-from-home setting. They are happy and have formed good relationships with the childminder and her assistant. The childminder and her assistant regularly take the children on outings. For example, they visit local museums and the nearby wildlife park. This extends children's understanding of the world around them and provides them with new experiences.

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The provision is good

There are house rules which the children follow. They are learning self-control through guidance from the childminder. For example, when children fall out over some blocks, the childminder explains to them the importance of sharing. This supports them to reach a solution. Children are encouraged to tidy away the toys before moving on to the next activity. Children behave very well, and older children offer support to younger children.

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The provision is good

Children's independence is promoted well. For example, they are supported to wash their own hands, and young babies feed themselves. Children find their own shoes and coats before going outside. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder continues to provide feedback to parents in the front garden. Parents feel they can talk openly to the childminder without feeling rushed at the end of the day.

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need to do better?

n Parents are complimentary about the childminder and her assistant. They feel comfortable leaving their children and are pleased with the progress they have made. The childminder works alongside parents to support children's development. For example, the childminder has provided support and guidance on toilet training. n The childminder gathers detailed information from parents when children first start. She builds on this from her own observations to plan activities for them. The childminder is passionate about children being able to lead their own play. Activities are planned alongside children's free play to support their next stages of development. However, activities are sometimes not planned to suitably engage the youngest children, especially inside. n The childminder and her assistant demonstrate a genuine enjoyment of their work. They have plans in place for future training opportunities. These have

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been planned to ensure they are relevant to the needs of the setting. The childminder and her assistant are reflective and evaluative practitioners. As a result, children benefit from fresh ideas that inspire their learning. n There are good transition processes in place to support children who attend additional settings. The childminder and her assistant talk to the children about

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13 October 2022 their other nursery and share information with the local school. Children are well prepared for the next stage of learning. n Children learn how to take care of their teeth. For example, they are supported to brush a set of large false teeth. While doing so, they have a discussion with the childminder about how they care for their own teeth. Cake is added to the teeth to teach children how food can stick to them. This supports children's understanding of oral hygiene. n In general, the childminder and her assistant teach children good communication and language skills. For example, activities are planned with natural objects to spark conversations and introduce new words, such as 'conkers' and 'tweezers'. However, this is inconsistent. The childminder and her assistant do not always model the correct word and, at times, use informal language, such as 'ta' instead of 'thank you'. n Children enjoy being physically active. They have access to an outdoor play area

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where they can drive toy cars and ride bicycles. There is a climbing frame to support children's physical development and allow them to take risks. The garden is safe, child-friendly and a place where children enjoy spending time. n The childminder and her assistant know the children well. They plan activities and extend them to ensure they are suitably challenging for children's varying ages and stages of development. For example, an activity is planned to support children's understanding of colour. The activity is made harder for some children. As a result, children make good progress in relation to their starting points.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of signs that might suggest a child is at risk from harm or abuse. They are aware of what they should do if they have a concern about one another. They have both completed recent safeguarding training and are aware of how to keep children safe online. They understand the signs and symptoms of abuse, including wider safeguarding issues such as female genital mutilation and the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of how to keep children safe in the home and on outings.

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should:

n ensure the activities planned inside will suitably engage even the youngest children n use the correct vocabulary throughout the day to support children's communication and language skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY399732 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10229557 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 13 Date of previous inspection 11 January 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Edenthorpe, Doncaster. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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 showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and her assistant spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. 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 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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Inspection activities

13 October 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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