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 caring childminder and her assistants warmly welcome children into their homely setting. Children are happy, safe and emotionally secure and show that they enjoy spending time with their friends. They quickly form warm attachments with the childminder and her assistants. For example, children readily hold out their arms and go to them for spontaneous hugs. This helps to support children's emotional development.

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The provision is good

Children access a well-resourced play cabin with a range of toys and activities for their different ages and stages of development. They self-select various resources with enthusiasm and interest. For example, children develop their hand-to-eye coordination as they use large tweezers to fill containers with coloured rice. In addition, children show determination as they work out how to make the train tracks fit together.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans a curriculum that builds on children's current interests and what they already know and can do. Children are challenged effectively during play so that they acquire new skills and reach the next steps in their learning. For example, children are encouraged to discuss what they think will happen when they add water to sand during outdoor play. This helps children to engage well in their learning and make good progress in their development.

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need to do better?

n Overall, the childminder and her assistants support children's communication and language development well. They talk clearly and ask appropriate questions to extend conversations and encourage children's speech. However, the childminder allows some children to have dummies in their mouths as they play, when they do not need them. This means that they cannot always say words clearly or learn to pronounce them correctly when they speak. n Overall, children behave well. They show respect and kindness towards each other. The childminder praises children for their achievements, which boosts their self-esteem and confidence. However, the childminder and her assistants do not consistently help children to understand the expectations of behaviour or the reasons why rules are in place. This means that children occasionally display unwanted behaviour. n The childminder offers good opportunities for children to develop their early

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mathematical skills. For example, children count during activities and explore and understand size, quantity and positional language. This supports children's understanding of mathematical concepts well. n The childminder quickly identifies any gaps or emerging concerns in children's learning and development. She works closely with parents and other

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19 May 2023 professionals to support all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This means that children receive continuity of care and learning and their individual needs are met. n Relationships with parents are very positive. The childminder spends time getting to know children and their families before they start. She works closely with parents to promote children's learning at home. For example, she sends home activities for children to practise their finger grip in preparation for school. Parents speak positively about the childminder and their children's experiences at the setting. They comment that the childminder knows their children well and puts their interests first. n Children enjoy learning opportunities outdoors. They are encouraged to observe the effects of nature and go on regular bug hunts in the garden. The childminder displays resources, including a bug hunt checklist as a visual prompt

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for children to tick off as they find ants and flies. Children eagerly investigate a spider with their magnifying glasses. n The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles. Children have daily opportunities to be physically active and enjoy fresh air. For example, they explore the large garden area with enthusiasm as they climb, slide and run around. Children follow good hygiene practices and become independent in their self-care, such as handwashing and using the toilet independently. n The childminder reflects on her practice and evaluates the effectiveness of her provision. She works closely with her assistants to share ideas and reflect on the opportunities they provide for children. The childminder undertakes regular training to maintain her skills and knowledge. For example, she has recently completed training in how to manage the individual needs of children with SEND.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants are clear about their responsibility to keep children safe. The childminder regularly reviews policies and procedures in line with legislation and guidance from the local authority. The childminder is secure in her understanding of the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child. She is aware of the procedure to follow if an allegation is made against her or a family member. The childminder follows suitability procedures when recruiting assistants to work with her. Children are closely supervised by the childminder and her assistants. Together, they ensure that the premises are safe and secure.

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should:

n develop a deeper understanding of how to support children's communication and

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19 May 2023 language skills to a higher level, including how dummies are used n help children to consistently understand the rules and expectations, to strengthen their knowledge of how to act and behave.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491151 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10285524 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 9 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 9 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Stainforth, near Doncaster. She operates all year round from 9am to 2pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. 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 childminder showed the inspector around areas of her setting used by children and explained how she supports children's learning and development. n A joint observation was carried out by the childminder and the inspector. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder and the children and assessed the impact on children's learning. n Parents shared their views with the inspector through written feedback. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including evidence of paediatric first-aid training and public liability insurance.

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Inspection activities

19 May 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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Inspection activities

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