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 and assistants create a stimulating and nurturing environment, where children feel safe and eager to learn. They build strong attachments with the children in their care, which helps them to feel secure. Children are motivated by the activities the childminder provides. She gives children lots of opportunities to explore and investigate, and make their own discoveries. Children show perseverance and keep trying when things are more difficult. For example, they work out what materials to use and how to make a bridge for the dinosaurs to cross the river.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She encourages good manners and models praise. Children's behaviour is good. They eagerly help the childminder to tidy up the toys when they have finished playing and prepare the table for snack. Older children are confident and eagerly speak with visitors.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy sensory activities, such as those involving sand and water. They explore with curiosity and develop an awareness of how materials behave, such as how damp sand can be moulded into sandcastles. They hear language such as 'full' and 'empty' as they fill and empty buckets with sand. Children have a positive attitude to learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder shows a secure understanding of what children need and has designed a curriculum that supports learning across all seven areas of learning. She has a good understanding of child development and uses this to plan next steps that support children to make progress. The curriculum offers children a broad range of experiences that they may not have at home, such as visits to the playgroup and local attractions. n The childminder and assistants teach children how to respect others and share resources. They help children to resolve any minor disagreements and consistently implement the agreed boundaries. Children know that they must not throw balls at each other and run inside to remain safe. n A real strength in this setting is how the childminder supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). She is dedicated and passionate about ensuring that children with SEND achieve their full potential.

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need to do better?

The childminder works closely with other professionals to implement individual plans and strategies to support children's care and learning. As a result, all children make good progress from their starting points and thrive in her care. n The childminder and assistants support children's communication and language. They consistently provide a commentary on the children's actions, helping them make meaningful connections. Children show a strong interest in singing familiar

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need to do better?

26 June 2025 songs, and the childminder nurtures this by frequently singing with them, which encourages their participation. Assistants enhance children's enjoyment of music by introducing pots and pans and wooden utensils. This motivates children to explore rhythm and sound. n Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder builds meaningful bonds with parents. Parents are well informed about what their children have enjoyed during the day. The childminder completes regular assessments of children's learning and shares this with parents. Furthermore, she provides ideas to help parents to continue their children's learning at home. n Overall, children develop a love of books. They concentrate as they look at a range of high-quality books independently. The childminder and assistants read to children with expression and asks them questions to develop their understanding of stories. However, she does not plan and implement her group

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activities carefully enough to ensure she engages the children successfully. Some children become distracted, and they distract others. Their listening and attention skills do not develop as much as possible. n The childminder employs assistants and, overall, is effective in ensuring that they understand their roles and responsibilities. For example, she provides opportunities for them to access further training such as first-aid and safeguarding courses. However, the childminder does not always monitor the practice of her assistants as closely as possible. This does not assist her in identifying when to provide targeted support for assistants so that children benefit from consistently high-quality interactions throughout all activities.

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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 plan and implement arrangements for story time and group activities more carefully, to develop children's listening, attention and engagement further n enhance the arrangements to support any assistants to fully understand how to implement the intended curriculum.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2729322 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10405842 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 28 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023 and lives in Doncaster. She works with assistants and operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, 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 completed a joint observation with the childminder and evaluated the activity. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder to discuss how she self- evaluates the provision. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

26 June 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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