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 happy and settle well into this homely environment. The childminder provides children with opportunities to explore and develop confidence in a safe and extremely well-resourced garden. Children make choices and practise their physical skills through play with a range of natural resources. For example, they pour water and use toy diggers in the sand. Children are interested, absorbed and engaged in their play. The childminder carefully adapts activities so that even the youngest children can join in with ease, such as using low trays for sand and water. Children are peaceful and enjoy the relaxing sensory experiences of soapy water. The childminder recognises the importance of children's health and well-being and of children feeling safe and secure so that they can learn. Children develop their independence as they settle. They stay close to the childminder, glancing at her for reassurance and asking for help when needed.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy each other's company. They play alongside each other and older children model play to younger children. The childminder encourages children to 'keep on trying' as they dig in the sand. Children experiment and ask questions. They use a digger scoop to fill a bucket with sand and use language such as 'heavy'. The childminder narrates children's play and offers encouragement. Children love looking at books with the childminder. She asks questions and children excitedly recall the names of animals and remember what they have learned. Children explore favourite stories, such as the 'Listening Walk'. The childminder teaches them about nature and the world as they listen to birds singing and search for aeroplanes in the sky.

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need to do better?

n The setting is peaceful and calm with few interruptions. The childminder gives children time to settle in and tunes into their language. However, she does not always speak slowly and leave time for children to understand and follow instructions. As a result, children are not always able to complete tasks, such as helping to put things away. n Children enjoy lots physical play and learn to wipe their noses. The childminder provides healthy meals and snacks. Younger children snuggle up on the childminder's lap and drink from a feeding cup. They feel safe and happy. However, the childminder does not consistently promote good oral health with parents and children. For example, children drink sweet juice rather than water. n The curriculum focuses on children being ready for school. The childminder places an emphasis on developing children's social skills and wants children to be happy, independent and to be able to make friends. She completes the

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need to do better?

progress check when children are aged between two and three years and monitors their progress. The childminder identifies what children know and what

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need to do better?

24 June 2024 they need to learn next. n The childminder finds out children's starting points in development during conversations with parents and settling-in visits. She works hard to build rapport with parents so that they develop trust and share information. The childminder speaks to parents in daily conversations and sends photos and updates through an electronic app. n The childminder takes time to get to know children and to build a bond with them. She has developed a network of practitioners and professionals, who she can share ideas and advice with. The childminder undertakes training online and in person and recognises the impact this has on her practice. n Children walk to school daily with the childminder and make regular visits to the library, toddler group and childminding group. They meet other children and adults and socialise, sing and share stories. The childminder supports equality and diversity in the community throughout the setting with the resources and

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books she chooses. She teaches children about different festivals from around the world. n Parents are very pleased with the childminder. They say she is approachable and trustworthy. Parents comment that their children have settled well and are comfortable, happy and make good progress. Parents say that babies are beginning to vocalise and make the shapes of sounds. They appreciate the daily information and photos that the childminder shares. n The childminder evaluates her practice and makes changes to improve. For example, she encourages children to spend more time outside engaged in activities of their choice.

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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 time before moving on so that they can understand and complete tasks, for example helping to tidy up n promote good oral health further with parents and children, such as the benefits of drinking low-sugar drinks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY246946 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10351166 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 8 Date of previous inspection 11 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Wheatley, Doncaster. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers funded early education for children aged two, three and four years. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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 childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the indoor and outdoor areas used and explained how the setting is organised. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation. n The inspector observed interactions between children and the childminder. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

24 June 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

24 June 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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