Sheridan, Julie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 January 2015 4 August 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides a broad range of activities and resources which are of interest to the children. This supports their development across the seven areas of learning.  The childminder generally makes good use of effective teaching methods. As a result, children engage well in activities and make good progress.  The childminder is warm, caring and attentive to the needs of the children. Therefore, children develop close bonds with her.  The childminder develops strong relationships with parents. Children benefit from this because their ongoing learning is successfully complemented at home.  The welfare of the children is very well promoted. This is because the childminder effectively uses comprehensive policies and carefully considered procedures to make sure children are safeguarded and protected from harm.  The childminder encourages children to carry out simple tasks for themselves. Therefore, children develop good levels of independence.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently make the most of everyday opportunities to support some aspects of children's mathematical skills.  The childminder does not always provide enough opportunities to fully enhance children's reading and writing skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 create varied opportunities for children to count and use numbers in all aspects of play to further support their mathematical development  provide more opportunities for children to read and make marks in activities, including role play to strengthen their understanding that words carry meaning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities both inside and in the garden of the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with children and considered the written views of their parents throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides an interesting and challenging environment. Children are well motivated to explore and discover a broad range of experiences which encompass the seven areas of learning. The childminder knows the children well. She effectively plans activities they enjoy. Children delight in role-play activities, including bathing dolls. The childminder effectively joins in play, making suggestions and asking questions to develop children's thinking. For example, during a discussion about body parts she encourages children to count their fingers. This supports mathematical development. However, during other activities the childminder does not consistently use this practice to reinforce and extend children's counting and number skills. Although the childminder provides some activities for children to explore a range of writing equipment, they do not routinely write and make marks during other activities, such as role play. Parents are actively involved in

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who attend. This is good

children's ongoing learning. The childminder ensures that parents are kept fully informed so they can support their child's learning at home.

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good

The childminder provides a safe and enabling environment. She offers reassurance and consistent boundaries. Children learn how to behave well. They form strong friendships and are respectful of others' needs and feelings. Children benefit from opportunities to learn how to do things for themselves. For example, the childminder involves children in the preparation of food. Young children confidently go to the toilet by themselves and independently use equipment, such as steps to help them to reach sinks. Children's good health is promoted through a well-balanced selection of healthy foods and snacks. Children are provided with regular opportunities to play outside. The childminder encourages children to be more active during outings to the park. Children develop their social skills through regular visits to toddler groups. They are confident and emotionally well prepared for when they move on to school.

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provision is good

The childminder fully understands her responsibilities under the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She implements sound procedures for the assessment of risk. Since her previous inspection the childminder has developed her knowledge of the learning and development requirements to ensure children make good progress. She makes use of effective methods to observe and assess and plan for children's continuing development. The childminder fosters strong partnerships with parents and other settings. She regularly gathers and shares useful information, which promotes continuity of learning. The childminder identifies strengths and weaknesses through secure self-evaluation procedures, which include the views of both parents and children. As a result, clear plans are in place to make changes that will benefit the children being cared for. The childminder attends regular training to improve her practice. She is well equipped to meet

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420736 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 875695 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 August 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Sandiacre, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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