Childminder in Doncaster

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder provides a welcoming environment for children and their families. She explains how she will prioritise helping children to feel at home and become confident individuals. The childminder talks confidently about how she will develop good relationships with children and their families. She describes the high expectations she will have of children's behaviour and how she will develop children's independence as they get older. n The childminder understands the need to promote children's health. She discusses how she will provide a variety of activities to support children's physical development, such as visits to the local park. The childminder explains how she will provide healthy snacks for children to eat and talk to them about the importance of a healthy diet. The childminder discusses the importance of teaching children about good oral health, general health and well-being. n The childminder discusses how she will build a curriculum based on what

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children already know and what they need to do next. She explains how she will work closely with parents to find out about children's individual starting points in development. The childminder describes how she will provide children with meaningful and enjoyable activities linked to their interests. The childminder talks about how she will use questioning with children to develop their understanding and frequently introduce new vocabulary as children play. n The childminder is reflective. She works alongside her local authority adviser to ensure that she is up to date with any changes to early years education. The childminder undertakes regular safeguarding training. She can recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder understands how to swiftly report any concerns she might have about children's welfare. n The childminder explains how she will work in partnership with other settings children attend to share important information about their development. She

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describes how she will support effective transitions to children's next stages of learning. n The childminder describes how she will teach children about road safety and how to keep themselves safe when they are out in the local community. She explains that she will help children to learn about the world around them and life in modern Britain. The childminder discusses how she will support children to explore different festivals and promote equality and diversity through her positive role modelling.

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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 317944 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10388194 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 3 Date of previous inspection 2 July 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Sprotbrough, Doncaster. She provides before- and after-school care on Monday to Friday, during term time. The childminder offers sessions from 7.30am to 9am and from 3.30pm to 6pm. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder delivers their early years provision, including how to plan for children's learning. n The inspector and the childminder discussed the safeguarding arrangements at the setting, including procedures in place to safeguard children's welfare. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding and discussed with the childminder the risk assessments in place to keep children safe.

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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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