Taylor Sharron June

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 February 2015 7 October 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 gathers detailed information about children's needs and routines. Both the childminder and her assistant are very sensitive and supportive in helping children to feel comfortable during daily routines.  The childminder has developed photographs of her own setting and those that children move on to. This provides effective support for children with regard to their emotional well-being.  Children behave well and learn to respect each other and the environment from a young age. The childminder and her assistant are very good role models and use effective behaviour techniques that support this.  The childminder makes effective use of her observations and assessments to support children's learning. She identifies relevant next steps in learning and plans appropriate support.  The effective layout and resourcing of both the playroom and the garden provides stimulating and attractive environments. This effectively promotes children's

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This provision is good

independence and enjoyment.  Both the childminder and her assistant are committed to developing their own knowledge and skills. They are both currently undertaking additional childcare qualifications. The childminder makes good use of the information gained on training courses.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder and her assistant do not fully encourage children to use imaginative language during their play.  The childminder does not consistently encourage parents and carers to engage with their child's next steps of learning and to gather their feedback on what their child has learnt at home.

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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

 strengthen the partnership with parents and carers to involve them more in their child's learning, by improving the exchange of information during the placement, and encouraging them to share their views and enhance children's learning and development at home  build on the already good teaching to help children to make even better progress by, for example, consistently phrasing questions and comments to encourage children to use their imaginative language during creative activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the playroom.  The inspector discussed the planning of activities with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and other documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises, the childminder's qualifications and self-evaluation record.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a varied range of activities and effectively takes into account children's learning styles. There is a very good range of equipment and carefully positioned toys and resources, that support children's physical development. Younger children develop their balance as they kneel to post toys in the hanging basket. Older children use the challenging climbing frame and various wheeled toys. There are a variety of meaningful labels and signs in the environment. This provides effective support for children's early reading skills. It also means that children are well supported to develop some of the skills they need for the future. Children enjoy making up their own games and engaging in pretend play. The childminder and her assistant join in and effectively support children's learning. For example, they model language as they make a doctor's appointment. However, they do not consistently encourage children to use imaginative

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who attend. This is good

language in response to questions or comments. The childminder encourages parents and carers to look at their child's learning journal, which includes their next steps in learning. Some parents do this twice a year. However, she does not regularly share information about children's next steps of learning in other ways or in between these times.

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good

Children are well settled and have good relationships with the childminder and her assistant. The warm and friendly interaction helps them to feel secure and comfortable. The childminder regularly takes children on outings and to stay and play sessions, to prepare them for their move on to other settings. Children have good opportunities to learn about a healthy lifestyle. The childminder explains why she is following certain hygiene procedures at snack time and what children need to do. She effectively supports children's understanding of how to stay safe. She explains why certain things may be unsafe and encourages children to think about the impact of this. The childminder and her assistant work well together to meet the needs of the children. They carefully take into consideration any changes to routines, such as to sleep patterns.

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provision is good

The childminder effectively promotes children's safety. Thorough risk assessments mean that children can play safely in the environment and their safety is promoted on outings. The childminder and her assistant have a confident understanding of how to deal with any child protection concerns. The evaluation of practice is effective. The childminder and her assistant regularly monitor children's learning and review the activities, to see what needs to be improved in the future. This also allows the childminder to manage the performance of the assistant, to ensure she is effective in her role. The childminder continually gathers feedback from parents and carers. They are very happy with the quality of the provision. They think the childminder provides the best possible care and does a fantastic job. The childminder is proactive in working in partnership with other settings that children attend, to provide consistent support.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 206043 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 865387 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in Derby. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant and has a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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