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 extremely settled and happy in the childminder's setting. They form strong emotional bonds with her. Children are confident to explore and select toys and resources for their play. They use the props in a toy house to make up their own stories. They become engrossed as they develop their story ideas. The childminder provides many resources that encourage children to use their imaginations.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans the curriculum to build on what children know and can do. She collects relevant information from parents before children start to attend her setting. She uses this to help her identify children's starting points and construct a meaningful curriculum. She knows what she wants children to have mastered by the time they go to school. The childminder works in strong partnerships with parents, to further support children's learning at home.

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The provision is good

Children are cooperative and demonstrate friendly behaviour. They play games together that involve sharing and taking turns. The childminder praises their good behaviour. She teaches children to recognise the different ways people demonstrate how they feel. Children learn to express their own feelings and consider those of others. They gain the skills that help them to make friends.

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need to do better?

n The childminder wants the very best for children and their families. She accesses training to develop her knowledge and skills, such as how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder welcomes the support offered by the local authority. She regularly meets with other local childminders to plan events and share good practice. n The childminder plans times in the sessions to teach children specific skills. Children develop their hand strength as they learn how to use tongs to pick up objects. The childminder shows children how to count the spots on a dice. She teaches them that the last number they say is called the 'total'. Children gain a sound grasp of numbers to support their early mathematical development. n Children learn about ways to keep themselves healthy and safe. The childminder provides a nutritious and well balanced range of snacks and meals. She ensures

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children have opportunities to be physically active in the garden and they regularly visit local parks. The childminder teaches children how to be a safe pedestrian on their outings together. n Generally, the childminder supports children's communication skills well. She explains the meaning of new words to develop their understanding and build their vocabulary. However, at times, the childminder asks the children questions and does not give them time to think about how they want to respond. This

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need to do better?

6 March 2024 means that children do not always have opportunities to express their own thoughts and ideas. n Parents value the strong partnerships they have with the childminder. They praise her high standards of care. They report that their children are safe and excited to attend the setting. Parents welcome the information the childminder shares with them. They know what activities the childminder has planned and are kept informed on the progress children are making over time. n The childminder has good relationships with other settings that children also attend. Important information is shared between the settings. This promotes consistency and continuity in children's care and learning needs. n Children demonstrate much love of books and reading. They learn new words and discover different characters and plots. Children pay close attention as the childminder reads one of their favourite stories. They are keen to repeat the

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need to do better?

words and phrases they have memorised. Older children show much interest in the print on a page, pointing out some letters they recognise. n The childminder encourages children to be increasingly independent in their self- care skills. She teaches children to put on their coats and shoes by themselves. Children enjoy making their own sandwiches at lunchtime. They learn to use a knife to butter the bread and make choices about what filling they want. Children become confident in their abilities which boosts their self-esteem.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n give children more time to think about how they want to respond to questions, to support them more effectively with their communication and language skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494348 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10308526 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 15 Date of previous inspection 7 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and is located in Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.15pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for 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 her evaluation of her setting. n The childminder discussed her curriculum with the inspector and what she wants children to have learned before they go to school. n The inspector took account of parent's views through written testimonials. n The childminder provided evidence that required policies and procedures are in place. n The inspector and childminder discussed the learning intention and outcome of an activity planned by the childminder.

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Inspection activities

6 March 2024 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

6 March 2024 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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