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 enjoy their time with the warm and caring childminder. The childminder plans learning and experiences that help children to learn new skills and knowledge. For example, trips to local parks support children's language development. The childminder talks to them about the world around them as they play. She uses words such as 'mulch' as children explore the wet leaves.

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The provision is good

The childminder helps children to develop the skills that they need to be ready for school. By the time they leave and move on, children are independent and have good self-care skills. The childminder helps them to understand what is expected of them and how their behaviour impacts others.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children to develop a wide range of vocabulary. She encourages their interests so that they are motivated to listen and learn. For example, children look out of the window and watch birds and squirrels eating nuts. Children have an interest in birds and animals, and the childminder uses this as an opportunity to introduce some vocabulary. She narrates what is happening and teaches children about the world around them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder considers the ages and stages of children. Younger children are introduced to hard back books. Older children share paperback books with more pages and words. She teaches children to turn the pages and to take care of the books. Children develop a love of books and stories. n The childminder helps children to develop their fine motor skills. She provides tweezers and small items for children to pick up. They carefully balance marbles on small stands. They post small sticks through holes. Children develop the skills they need for later writing. They develop their hand-eye coordination. They concentrate and focus on what they are doing. n The childminder introduces some simple counting to young children. As children find shapes, she names the colour and the shape. When children attempt to say the names of the shapes, the childminder repeats them back so that they hear and learn the correct pronunciation. She demonstrates to children how to roll

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dough in between their fingers to make a long sausage shape. She cuts it in half and then half again. Children learn some simple mathematical language and concepts n The childminder supports children's physical development. She provides opportunities for children to practise navigating obstacles and large equipment. They learn to climb, crawl and to throw and catch a ball. This helps children to develop their muscles and core strength. n At snack time, the childminder prepares healthy snacks for children. She helps

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9 December 2024 children to transition from a highchair to sitting at the table. Children know that they need to wash their hands before and after snack. Whilst children eat their snack, the childminder uses words such as 'crunchy'. All parts of the day provide opportunities for learning. n The childminder encourages children to be independent. She helps them when they need it and praises them for trying and having a go. She encourages children to help to tidy away their toys. She promotes children's curiosity by providing interesting objects for them to explore. n The childminder considers what children enjoy and what new skills they are learning. This helps her to evaluate her practice. However, the childminder does not effectively gather feedback that helps her to evaluate her practice and provision even further. n The childminder identifies when children need extra help and support in their development. She works in partnership with parents to ensure that they receive

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the help they need. This ensures that all children make good progress from their starting points.

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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 consider how you can improve your methods of evaluation and gathering feedback to help you to continuously reflect and develop.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY416848 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10368466 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 12 Number of children on roll 18 Date of previous inspection 21 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Doncaster. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector viewed feedback from parents and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

9 December 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

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