Childminder in Doncaster

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She describes how she will consider children's ages and stages of development when planning activities and experiences. The childminder intends to tailor the activities on offer to meet children's individual learning needs and interests. n The childminder explains the importance of helping children to be independent. She intends to take every opportunity to teach children to do tasks for themselves, such as getting dressed, using cutlery, and washing their hands. n The childminder is aware of positive behaviour management. She understands how to support children's good behaviour. She explains how she will teach children to be kind, respectful and polite to each other. n The childminder knows the important role that parents play in their children's education. She explains how she will share children's progress with their parents. For example, the childminder plans to share children's achievements

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with their parents and send regular photographs of children engaging in activities. n During the inspection, the childminder talks about how she will promote children's good health and well-being. For example, she says she will provide healthy meals and snacks to help children to learn about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. She will ensure that children have lots of fresh air and physical exercise. n The childminder understands that it is important to keep up to date with current guidance and legislation. She completes regular training, such as safeguarding and paediatric first aid, to ensure her knowledge is up to date. n Children's safety is of high importance to the childminder. She understands how to keep children safe in her home and when out and about in the community. The childminder can identify the possible indicators of abuse and neglect. She knows the precise action to take if she were to have a concern about a child's

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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 317751 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10263064 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 19 April 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1984. She lives in the Sprotbrough area of Doncaster. She operates her service term time only from 8am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm on Monday to Wednesday.

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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 setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of the premises that she will use for childminding. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the childminder intends to deliver educational programmes for children. n The inspector reviewed with the childminder how she will safeguard children and how she will evaluate her provision to strive for continuous improvement. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the suitability of members of the household and paediatric first-aid qualifications.

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Inspection activities

17 January 2023 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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17 January 2023 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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