Childminder in Doncaster

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children receive the very best start to their education as they learn and flourish in this homely, safe and stimulating environment. The childminder builds strong and trusting relationships with each child. She carefully tailors activities to meet children's individual needs. This promotes children's development across all areas of learning. Children know what is expected from the childminder. They are emotionally secure and respectful of each other and their environment. Toddlers precisely navigate their way around, showing confidence and an understanding of the rules and boundaries in the setting.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder carefully considers children's interests and next steps in learning from her assessments when children start. She demonstrates a deep understanding of child development and early education. This enables her to implement a superbly planned and sequenced curriculum for children to thrive and develop. The childminder wholeheartedly believes in offering children experiences to enhance their understanding of the world and help them to become socially aware. Children excitedly embark on daily trips to the local park, the library and a playgroup. The childminder uses these social encounters to give children a wealth of knowledge to build on what they already know. She designs the environment well to accommodate a wide variety of high-quality resources, indoors and outdoors, to support children's curiosity, awe and wonder. This promotes children's active learning that feels natural and thrilling for them to embrace.

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n The childminder's home and learning environment is rich in language. She provides examples of print for children to learn from and recognise. More importantly, the childminder skilfully models language, provides a running commentary and introduces new vocabulary. This gives children a solid foundation to learn from. n The childminder understands the importance of promoting children's love of reading. She plans focus books linked to current topics. For example, currently, the focus book is 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'. Children have excitedly been learning about life cycles and experiencing the process of caterpillars transforming into butterflies. They listen intently to the story and follow cues to join in when counting the pieces of fruit. n The childminder's ambitious mission is to prepare children for school life and beyond. Children demonstrate incredible self-help skills. From a very early age,

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they are able to manage early personal care routines, such as taking off and putting on their own coats and shoes and toileting independently. At snack time, children self-serve a selection of healthy fruits and pour their own drinks. As children master this, the childminder praises their accomplishments. This helps

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3 July 2025 children to celebrate their own successes. n Interactions with parents and carers are exemplary and partnerships are excellent. Parents value the childminder's detailed communication regarding their children's next steps in learning and daily updates on their activities and achievements. The childminder supports parents to extend their children's learning at home. n The childminder places a strong emphasis on developing children's communication. Children are deeply engaged in circle time as they wait their turn to speak and listen intently to the childminder and their peers. This helps children to develop their language skills. n The childminder knows the children in her care extremely well. She knows precisely what stage of development children are at and plans next steps to help children to gain their full potential. For example, she helps toddlers to build on their physical development as she supports them to navigate the climbing frame

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and take safe manageable risks. This helps to build children's confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder expertly introduces mathematical language throughout children's learning and play. For example, as children observe butterflies before drawing them, she points out their 'long' body, 'big' wings, 'tiny' markings and 'thin' tongue as one takes a drink. n The ambitious childminder regularly reflects and evaluates on her provision to meet the highest standards and offer first-class opportunities to children in her care. She is committed to engaging in continuous professional development. This in-depth understanding and training allow her to keep up to date with current initiatives and legislation. The childminder continuously identifies ways to enhance her provision even further.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY359182 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10399165 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 16 Date of previous inspection 21 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Woodlands, Doncaster. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides government funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures 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 the curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

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Inspection activities

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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