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 premises are warm, welcoming and secure. The childminder provides a homely environment. Children quickly settle on arrival. Resources are readily accessible, and children are excited to explore the inspiring and wide range available. Children are able to independently choose their activities and invite the childminder and their friends into their play.

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The provision is good

The childminder focuses her curriculum on building children's independence and their personal and social skills. She wants children to have the necessary skills to facilitate the transition as they move on to school. The childminder knows the children well. She knows what they need to learn next and how to seek help if she is concerned about their development.

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The provision is good

The childminder reminds children about the use of manners and being kind to their friends. The childminder acts as a good role model to children. She is respectful in her interactions as she kindly suggests changing children's nappies and uses a calm and caring approach. This helps children to feel emotionally secure and build strong bonds.

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The provision is good

The childminder recognises the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children. She ensures that she works to address any gaps in children's development and works with families to support them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder finds out about children's starting points before they commence in her care. She ensures that she accurately assesses what children know and can do so that she can identify the next steps in their learning. The childminder knows the children well and understands how to promote their development through a range of their favourite activities. n Children's independence is promoted as they enter the setting and take off their shoes and coats. The childminder enables younger children to practise feeding themselves by supporting them to use spoons and use drinking cups. Children independently use the toilet and know to ask for help as needed. n The childminder works hard to ensure that children's communication and language are promoted. She describes what is happening as children play. The childminder encourages children to repeat her words and gives them simple instructions to follow. Children learn new vocabulary as they find objects in dried

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rice. They learn about scooping and pouring and are encouraged to feel the rice as it is poured from different heights. n The childminder routinely uses mathematical language. She encourages the children to make things 'bigger' and 'longer' as they build the train tracks. The

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19 December 2023 childminder uses positional language as she talks about going 'up' and 'down' the bridge. She helps children to count as she points to the picture cards. n Children generally behave well. They interact well with their friends and are excited when they arrive from nursery. The childminder and her assistant remind children about unwanted behaviours but do not give full explanations as to why some actions are not appropriate. n The childminder teaches children about being healthy. They enjoy getting fresh air as they go on various outings and run around in open spaces. Children's physical development is promoted as they access the soft-play centre in poorer weather. The childminder encourages children to wash their hands after using the toilet and before lunch. However, she has not considered introducing handwashing after nappy changes to younger children. n The childminder works in partnership with other settings to ensure that

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children's development is routinely monitored. She shares information to support children's learning and follows themes which other settings are covering with the children. This extends their learning further. n The childminder seeks feedback from parents and other professionals she works with regarding the service she provides. All offer praise regarding her caring and loving nature, the range of activities, and the education provided that is individualised to children's learning needs. n The childminder ensures that her assistant has received statutory training and understands the policies and procedures of the setting. She monitors her practice and involves her in the daily routine of the setting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of the issues relating to safeguarding and ensures that children's welfare is paramount. She knows how to respond to concerns. The childminder ensures that the premises are safe for children and carries out regular fire drills so that children know what to do in an emergency. She uses risk assessments effectively to help keep children safe from harm.

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should:

n help children to develop more understanding about handwashing after nappy changes, to continue to promote healthy messages at an earlier age n develop further children's understanding of why some behaviours are unwanted, giving explanations to help them to make sense of their actions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY403432 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10311851 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 18 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 12 April 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Skellow, Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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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 premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how she organises her early years setting, including the aims and rationale for her curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

19 December 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

19 December 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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