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 enjoy their time in this welcoming, homely and inviting setting. They have access to a wide range of interesting activities and experiences that help them to grow and develop. Children enjoy visiting different places, such as nearby woodland areas and local parks. They develop their physical skills and learn about nature and the world around them through hands-on experiences. Children are safe and happy in the childminder's care. They laugh and giggle as they play alongside the childminder and each other. Children have secure attachments with the childminder, who has a kind and nurturing personality. Children engage in play and show positive attitudes towards learning. For example, children listen carefully to a story, they ask questions and are keen to know more about the characters and plot. Children show good understanding, listening, attention and communication skills.

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The provision is good

Children are well behaved and polite. They learn about kindness and consideration towards each other from a young age. Children play cooperatively together and share resources well. For instance, children work together to connect cogs and wheels to make them spin. They show high levels of concentration and good problem-solving skills.

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n The childminder knows the children she cares for very well. She confidently talks about children's personalities and what makes them unique. She knows where children are in their development and how to support them to make progress in their learning. n The curriculum is organised to help children to develop the skills that they will need for the future. The childminder focuses on helping children to become confident, independent and social individuals with good communication skills. n Children's independence is promoted well, overall. Children use the bathroom independently and wash their own hands afterwards. However, the childminder completes some tasks for children which they are able to do for themselves. For example, the childminder wipes children's hands and faces after mealtimes and wipes their runny noses. n The childminder interacts positively with children. She is a good role model and successfully uses a range of teaching skills to support children's communication,

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language and literacy skills. For example, when readying a story about fire safety, the childminder explains concepts clearly to children and checks their understanding before extending their knowledge. n The childminder gives children lots of praise and encouragement as they develop and practise skills, like using scissors. She makes experiences fun, so that children are engaged and want to learn more.

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2 March 2023 n Children's self-chosen play is sometimes interrupted for them to join in with routines and whole-group activities, such as story or singing time. This does not allow children to fully explore their fascinations and own interests as they develop their independence and thinking skills. n The childminder works alongside parents to help children to learn and develop. She shares a range of information with parents about their children's day and what they are learning. The childminder gives parents advice about how they can further support their children to develop at home. n Parents are very happy with the high level of care and education their children receive. They praise the range of activities on offer and the childminder's good communication skills. n The childminder has established good relationships with additional settings that children attend, including the local school. She shares information about

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children's care and education to provide continuity in their learning. n The childminder reflects on her setting and opportunities that she provides for children. She is keen to provide children with experiences that are different from those that they get at home. She regularly seeks the views of parents to find out how she can enhance and extend children's experiences. n The childminder completes regular training to keep her skills and knowledge up to date. She tailors the training she does to meet the needs of the children in her care. This helps her to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities successfully.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her role to keep the children in her care safe. She completes regular checks of her home and garden to ensure they are suitable for children. The childminder teaches children about keeping themselves safe and gives gentle reminders as children play. For example, the childminder teaches children about fire safety through stories and activities. She shows children how to use scissors safely. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms that might indicate a child is at risk of abuse or neglect. She knows the correct procedures to follow, and who to report any concerns about children's safety or welfare to.

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should:

n provide children with even more opportunities to develop their independence and self-care skills n give children time to complete activities they are engaged in before moving on with the routines of the day.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495376 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10276715 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 14 Date of previous inspection 28 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Skellow, Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and the Christmas period. The childminder 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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk to understand how the curriculum is organised. 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 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 The inspector looked at written feedback from parents to gather their views and opinions about the setting.

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Inspection activities

2 March 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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2 March 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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