Childminder 2727767

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not consistently ensure that she supports children's health and well-being when they are outdoors. This is because she has not carried out effective risk assessments to ensure that children are not exposed to the dangers of poisonous plants and that all equipment is safe and appropriate for children's ages.

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The provision is inadequate

That said, children are eager to come to the setting. They are greeted by the childminder and happily say goodbye to their parents and carers. Children settle well, and interactions between the childminder and children are good. Children enjoy a sea and pirate theme. They gleefully sing a favourite song about a shark and follow the actions. Children extend the song and add verses to include their families. As a result, children are happy and playful. They develop confidence and make good progress.

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The provision is inadequate

The curriculum focuses on supporting children to develop their personal, social, communication and physical skills. The childminder identifies children's starting points in development. She creates activities that interest children and build on what they know and can do. The childminder creates a calm environment where children can develop their independence. Children are pleased with their achievements. They put on their shoes and are proud they have done this themselves. Children begin to put words together as their language emerges. Children sit together at the table, and mealtimes are sociable events. They make healthy choices and talk about foods they have tasted, such as pineapple and melon. Children are kind and learn to share and to take turns. The childminder promotes good manners. She reminds children to take 'one at a time' and to say 'please' and 'thank you'.

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need to do better?

n The childminder sits among children as they learn about caterpillars and butterflies. She teaches children about the life cycle of the caterpillar. Children learn new vocabulary, such as 'cocoon', and are excited as they release butterflies into the garden. However, the childminder has not identified that some of the flowers she has used in the butterfly kit are poisonous. The childminder recognised this during the inspection and removed them immediately. However, she has not made adequate risk assessments to ensure that children do not have contact with poisonous plants. n Overall, the childminder supervises children well. She teaches children to use equipment one at a time and to close the safety netting on the trampoline. However, the trampoline is not adequately assessed for risk or suitable for the ages of the children attending. As a result, children are exposed to risk and

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need to do better?

13 June 2025 hazards as they play outside. n Children enjoy a variety of adult-led and free-play activities. They have opportunities to be physically active and creative. The childminder takes children on weekly visits to the library and to meet with other childminders so that they can socialise and enjoy outdoor activities. n The childminder works very closely with parents and other professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). She observes children, records information and hosts meetings so that all children have good learning outcomes. n Children choose books and develop a love of reading and stories. The childminder shares a book about choosing, and children excitedly make decisions. The childminder understands children's emerging language. However, she does not use every opportunity to extend children's thinking and language. For example, she does not ask effective questions about children's choices or

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need to do better?

repeat back what children are saying so that they hear the correct pronunciation of words. n The childminder involves children in their daily routine. For example, they tidy up together and sing a song. As a result, children are involved and feel safe because they know what is happening now and next. n Parents say the childminder is inclusive. They comment that their children are happy and make good progress, especially in their language and communication. Parents report that they feel comfortable sharing information with the childminder and that she involves them in making plans for children with SEND. They say that she makes a positive difference to their children. n The childminder evaluates her practice and makes changes in response to the needs of parents and children and feedback given by other professionals. For example, she acknowledges the weaknesses identified during the inspection and has taken immediate action and removed the poisonous plants from the garden.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

There is not an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Due date

13 June 2025 improve knowledge and risk assessments to ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to ensure that children are not exposed to risks and hazards, with particular attention to poisonous plants 27/06/2025

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Due date

take all reasonable steps to ensure that children are not exposed to risks and hazards, in particular around the safety guidelines with regard to the use of trampolines and that any unsuitable equipment is removed from the outdoor area. 27/06/2025

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should:

n extend children's language development further and have even more opportunities to practise and extend their language and thinking.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2727767 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 10399751 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 15 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023 and lives in Cusworth, Doncaster. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5pm, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 4, and her assistant holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She offers the government-funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the areas used by children and explained how the curriculum and her setting are organised. n The childminder and inspector held a number of discussions during the inspection. n The childminder showed the inspector relevant documentation. n The inspector observed the interactions between children and the childminder. n The inspector observed play and planned activities, inside and outside. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector in discussion and by written feedback.

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Inspection activities

13 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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