Sherlock, Julie Diane

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 February 2015 18 January 2011

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Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The way in which the childminder tracks children's progress in their learning and development is not yet embedded in her practice. As a result, children's next steps in learning are not always clearly identified or planned for to target their individual learning needs.  The childminder's links with other early years settings that children attend are not robust enough, to effectively complement and support children's learning and development.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder establishes close, emotional attachments with children in a caring and loving environment. Consequently, children feel confident and develop a sense of security and belonging, which promotes their emotional well-being effectively.  Partnerships with parents are positive and parents are complimentary about the childminder.  The childminder provides age-appropriate toys to suit the ages and abilities of children attending. She interacts well with children to promote interest and to support their learning.  Children are safeguarded well as the childminder demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is aware of the signs to alert her to any child protection concerns and to whom these should be reported.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 identify children's achievements and the next steps in their learning and use this information to plan and provide well-targeted activities and experiences that are tailored to individual children's needs.

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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

 improve communication with key persons at other settings that children attend, to robustly promote continuity of care and learning for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection and observed play, teaching and learning opportunities.  The inspector looked at a selection of documentation, including children's information, risk assessments, certificates, policies, procedures and evidence of the suitability checks for all adults living in the household.  The inspector reviewed written comments from parents and took account of their views of the service provided by the childminder.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector toured the areas of the premises where childcare is provided.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder provides a range of activities and experiences that children enjoy. Young children have opportunities to learn about how things work. For example, children show pleasure and delight when they press buttons or pull levers on activity toys. Children's language development is supported well. The childminder ensures she looks at very young children when she is talking to them and copies the noises that they make. Children enjoy singing and performing to the childminder and the childminder supports children's early writing skills by helping them to form the letters in their name. The childminder builds up a knowledge of individual children through observing them in their play. As a result, she is aware of their interests and some achievements. However, she has not fully developed her understanding of how to use information gained from observations to monitor precisely where children are in their development. Consequently, she does not always identify

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who attend. This requires improvement

specifically what children need to learn next, in order to plan activities to promote individual children's learning to the full, to support them to make good progress.

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requires improvement

The childminder is aware of children's individual needs and is attentive towards them. She regularly praises children for their efforts and achievements, helping to develop their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles in a number of ways. Hygiene procedures, such as regular hand washing are promoted and she provides healthy snacks and meals for children. There are a range of experiences offered to children to develop their physical skills and for them to benefit from fresh air and exercise. For example, they visit the park and go to different places in the local environment, such as a skate park and a local football museum. The childminder supports children to socialise with others by attending local groups, such as toddler groups on a regular basis. As a result, children are gaining skills, which will support them in the move to school.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has a sound understanding of how to promote the safety and welfare of the children in her care. She assesses the risks to the premises well and minimises these so that children are able to learn and play in a safe environment. The childminder talks to parents about their child's day and records in detail the activities they have been involved in, as well as providing photographs. As a result, parents are aware of some of their children's learning and developmental progress. The childminder has started to build relationships with other settings that children attend. However, she does not liaise closely with them to ensure consistency in children's learning and development. The childminder understands the purpose of self-evaluation. Since her last inspection the childminder has taken initial steps to evaluate her strengths and weakness. As a result, she has sought support from other professionals to enhance her understanding and knowledge in order to

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provision requires improvement

promote outcomes for children. She has attended regular courses, such as first aid and child protection, to keep children safe and healthy.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY409545 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 879657 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Droylsdon, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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

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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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