Thompson, Lucy

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 childminder provides children with a very safe, caring and nurturing learning environment. When children are shy due to meeting new people, the childminder provides emotional support. She lowers herself to children's level, providing reassurance and affection. The childminder is calm, attentive and highly responsive to every child's individual needs. Their confidence flourishes as a result. Children confidently separate and independently access resources. They are extremely happy and content in her care.

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The provision is good

Childrens behaviour is good. The childminder consistently models good behaviour and positive language. She teaches children how and when to use good manners. The childminder listens to how children talk. When children say, 'I want', the childminder repeats 'I would like, please'. Children copy and learn. From a young age, children learn to share and patiently wait for their turn. Children are learning how to be kind.

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The provision is good

The childminder implements a balanced curriculum. Children develop all the skills they need for their move on to school. From a young age children learn to be independent. For example, they put on and take off their own shoes and coat. Children confidently find their name tag and sit at the table to eat their lunch. The childminder teaches children to use cutlery and chop up their food. They self-serve drinks, learning about volume and weight as they do so. Children develop hand-to- eye coordination. The childminder encourages children to manage their own personal needs. They independently use the toilet and wash their hands afterwards. Children make good progress in their personal, social and emotional development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is skilled in engaging children during adult-led activities. For example, children are excited to learn rich new language as they play with dinosaurs. The childminder engages in conversation with children about them. When children struggle to pronounce words correctly the childminder breaks them down for them to learn, such as 'Triceratops', 'Diplodocus' and 'Spinosaurus'. Children learn about the similarities and differences of the dinosaurs. They are introduced to early numbers as they count their legs and spikes. Children are fully engaged as they develop their speaking and listening skills. n The childminder provides lots of opportunities for children to develop their understanding of the world. For example, children grow plants from seeds. They learn about the concept of time, such as days, weeks and months. Children excitedly recall their understanding of growth. The childminder teaches children

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need to do better?

17 February 2025 about people that help us. Children learn about police, firemen and doctors. The childminder takes children on different modes of transport. This helps to prepare them for the wider world. n The childminder teaches children about science. Children manipulate magnets as they stick them together and pull them apart. The childminder encourages children's critical thinking well, encouraging them to explore their environment and find new ways to use the magnets. Children enthusiastically test different materials in the house. They learn what is magnetic and was is not. Children develop their hand-to-eye coordination skills. n Children are provided with lots of opportunities for physical development. The childminder teaches children how to kick balls and play football. They develop their balance and coordination skills. Children learn about risk as they climb the slide. The childminder teaches older children to make marks using stencils.

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need to do better?

Children are intrigued. They strengthen their large and small muscles. n The childminder encourages children to engage in self chosen play. Children have opportunities to explore their world in their own way and develop their imagination. They negotiate roles and communicate with one another. Children develop essential social skills and build friendships. However, at times when children engage in self chosen play, the childminder does not always consider how she can enhance children's interest further. This means that, at times, children move on quickly from one activity to another. They do not always engage in meaningful play. n The childminder has thorough processes in place for the early identification of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This results in appropriate early referrals for additional support. The childminder monitors children's learning well. She ensures that all children, including children with

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need to do better?

SEND make good progress. n The childminder works extremely well with parents. She shares information with them at drop off and collection. The childminder shares information with parents on what their child is learning and how they can continue their child's learning in the home. Parents engage in home learning that is individual to their child's next steps. Parents report that communication sharing and support is excellent. The childminder has excellent relationships with schools. She implements a firm transition plan for children. This results in all children being supported extremely well for their move to school.

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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:

17 February 2025 n consider ways to increase children's engagement and concentration when they participate in activities they have chosen themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546655 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10380855 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 11 Date of previous inspection 26 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the Auckley area of Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification. She offers the government funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder completed a learning walk with the inspector and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector talked to practitioners at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how she supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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Inspection activities

17 February 2025 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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