Childminder in Doncaster

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good understanding of child development. He has a clear vision of what he wants children to learn. He will follow children's interests to create an ambitious curriculum. The childminder intends to regularly assess and monitor children's learning. This will help him to identify any gaps in their knowledge and put timely interventions in place. n Through discussion, the childminder explains how he will offer an inclusive service that meets the needs of all children. He explains how he will work with parents and other providers that children may attend to meet the needs of any child with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. He knows that teaching children to take care of their surroundings and encouraging kindness and good manners will promote children's social and emotional development. He understands the importance of supporting children to understand why rules are

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in place, such as putting their shoes away so they do not become a tripping hazard. n The childminder recognises that working in partnership with parents is important. He means to develop a positive relationship with families from the start. The childminder plans to collect information on children's routines, likes and dislikes, and what they can already do. This will help children to settle into the setting and promote their well-being. n The childminder has good links with his local authority and knows the local procedure should he have any concerns about children in his care. He understands that he needs the local authority procedures from where children live, if they live in a different county. Through discussion, the childminder was able to demonstrate his knowledge of different safeguarding topics, for example the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder ensures that his paediatric first-aid qualification is up to date to enable him to care for children should they

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This provision meets requirements

have an accident. n The childminder is aware of the need to keep detailed documentation. For example, he has a register for children's attendance and systems in place to record any accidents, incidents and medication.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423416 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10354510 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 9 Date of previous inspection 29 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. He lives in Mexborough, South Yorkshire. The childminder works alongside another registered childminder. He operates from 7am to 9am and 3pm to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday term time and 7am to 6.30pm during the school holidays. The childminder is closed for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n Although there were no children in the early age range present at the time of this inspection, there were children present who were over the age of five years. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder will organise their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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18 September 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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