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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder, co-childminder and their assistants warmly welcome children to the setting. Children are happy and demonstrate they feel safe as they confidently say goodbye to their parents at the door. The setting places a sharp focus on promoting children's independence skills. The childminder ensures children have plenty of choices in their play. For example, during creative activities, she clearly asks if children have completed their picture or if they would like to add more. At snack time, children choose which fruit they prefer. This also helps to develop children's confidence.

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The provision is good

Children behave well within the setting and are encouraged to tidy away toys before moving on to another activity. The childminder skilfully supports any unwanted behaviour. For example, when children show an interest in rolling storage boxes, their play is redirected to playing with cars and observing how they roll instead.

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The provision is good

The childminder and assistants use a range of language to support children's communication and language skills. For instance, during activities, they model words such as 'squeeze'. Children enjoy singing a variety of songs. This further supports their communication and language skills. The childminder has learned some basic words in other languages to further support children who speak English as an additional language. Children make good progress, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

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need to do better?

n The childminder is passionate about her role. She ensures her assistants feel well supported. The childminder has planned a curriculum to ensure children are well prepared for their next stage of learning, such as school. The childminder completes regular assessments including statutory assessments, such as the two-year progress checks. These assessments, along with observations, help to identify any gaps in learning. n The childminder supports children's physical development in a range of ways. For example, she teaches children to use scissors correctly and safely by cutting strips of paper. Large play equipment, such as soft play and wooden bridges, is set up in the playroom to support children's larger physical development skills. n The childminder is reflective and has a clear oversight of setting. There are effective plans in place to support further professional training. For example, the team have recently attended Makaton and supporting positive behaviour

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need to do better?

training. This has had a positive impact on all children, especially those with SEND and children who speak English as an additional language. The childminder has attended specialist training to ensure she is fully knowledgeable

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need to do better?

3 March 2025 within her role supporting children with SEND. n Activities are planned with a focus on specific learning outcomes. This includes, for example, a colour-matching activity to support children's understanding of colour and to support their language skills. However, some focused activities, are not consistently well planned to ensure they meet the varying ages and stages of development of all children. For example, sometimes, activities are not adapted to further challenge the most-able children and activities for younger children are too advanced. This results in some children becoming distracted. n The childminder works with a range of other professionals to ensure the correct support is put into place for children with SEND. The childminder uses funds, such as the Disability Access Fund, to enhance the resources and provision. Additionally, the childminder works in partnership with local schools. This helps

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to enhance and complement children's learning that takes place across the different settings and supports transitions. n The childminder ensures children have a wide range of experiences, such as visits to local supermarkets and coffee shops. These visits help to promote children's knowledge and understanding of the world. Children accompany staff to school and have a small outdoor space available to them. However, children do not routinely have regular access to outdoor play and fresh air. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder provides advice to parents and directs them to the relevant support. Assessments are shared with parents to ensure they are kept updated on their child's development. The childminder understands about early help and shares information on local services and support available to parents. Where necessary, the childminder supports parents with referrals to local services.

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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 further develop and organise planned activities that closely reflect the varying ages and stages of development of individual children n increase opportunities for children to have fresh air throughout the day.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2696814 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10376263 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 29 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022 and works from a property in the Woodlands area of Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7.00am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder and assistants. They provide government-funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. 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. n The inspector talked to the childminder's assistants during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, assistants and children. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the childminder. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been

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implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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