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 are safe, secure and happy. They enjoy their time in this welcoming and homely setting. Children show positive attitudes towards their learning. They engage in a range of learning experiences that help them to make progress. Children delight in threading cereal hoops onto spaghetti. This helps to develop their hand-to-eye coordination and small-muscle skills. Children count how many hoops they have used as they expand their mathematical skills. They have close bonds with the childminder and feel comfortable in her care. Children are affectionate and readily express their feelings and wishes. When children arrive at the setting, they are eager to play and immediately engage in singing and dancing activities. Children are confident and excitedly show the inspector their dance moves and balancing skills.

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The provision is good

Children are aware of the routine and expectations in place for their behaviour. The childminder is a good role model and gives children plenty of praise and encouragement to promote their good behaviour. Children revel in the praise which they receive from the childminder. For example, she comments when children are being kind, using good manners and focusing on activities, such practising to write the letters from their names.

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n The childminder's curriculum is clear and precise. It is well sequenced so that children make progress in their learning. The childminder focuses on teaching children the core skills that they will need for the future. For example, she helps children to become kind and respectful individuals with good social and communication skills. n The childminder knows the children that she cares for well. She confidently talks about children's interests and their learning needs. The childminder is experienced and knows how to support children to make progress. However, occasionally, the childminder is so keen for children to learn what she intended during activities, that she does not always fully extend children's own interests and fascinations n Children's emotional well-being is a priority in the setting. The childminder helps children to understand how they are feeling, and children regularly talk about their emotions. The childminder has implemented successful strategies to help

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older children to deal with any concerns or issues they may have. For instance, children share their concerns with 'worry monsters'. Together with the childminder, they resolve any issues that they may have. n Children's communication, language and literacy are supported well throughout the setting. Children engage in a range of activities to support their understanding, listening and speaking skills. Children have access to a wide

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24 January 2023 range of books and stories and enjoy activities that introduce letters as they begin to recognise their names. n Children's health and well-being is promoted well. Children have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and spend time outside each day. They enjoy outings in the local park and woodland areas where they explore nature. The childminder provides children with a healthy and balanced diet as they learn about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. n The childminder helps children to be as independent as possible. Children have numerous opportunities to practise their self-care skills, such as washing their hands and dressing themselves. n The childminder works closely with the local school that children attend. She regularly shares information about children's learning and development. The childminder extends what children have been learning at school into her setting. For example, she follows the similar topics as school and uses the same books to

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extend children's knowledge and understanding. n The childminder has established good partnerships with parents. She gives them feedback each day about what their children have been doing and learning. The childminder regularly updates the setting's social media page by sharing activities and advice about how parents can support their children's learning at home. n The childminder seeks feedback from parents to help her to reflect on her setting. She sends out annual questionnaires to get parents thoughts and opinions. This helps her to enhance and extend the opportunities that she provides for children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of how to keep children safe and protected from harm. She regularly checks her home and garden to ensure that they are safe for children. The childminder helps children to understand how to keep themselves safe, including online. She has a good safeguarding knowledge and clearly explains the actions she would take should she have any concerns about a child's safety or welfare. The childminder knows the steps to take if an allegation is made against herself. She attends regular training to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date.

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should:

n react more readily to children's emerging interests in play, to help them to engage deeply in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486403 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10264707 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 11 Date of previous inspection 22 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Doncaster. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 4. She provides funded early education for two-, 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 setting. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk to understand how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of persons living or working in the household. n A joint evaluation of an activity was conducted by the inspector and the childminder. n Children interacted with and spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector looked at written feedback from parents to gather their views and opinions about the setting.

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Inspection activities

24 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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24 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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