Love Sharon Anne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 April 2015 6 March 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 Outstanding 1

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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 pays particular attention to supporting children's transition into her home, and building very supportive and trusting attachments. As a result, children are confident and secure.  The childminder and her assistant are exemplary role models. This enables the children to develop a clear understanding of positive behaviour and encourages younger children to share and take turns.  The childminder has developed the environment very effectively to provide stimulation and challenge for the children she cares for. As a result, children enjoy their time with the childminder and are very engaged and highly motivated.  The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to protect children's welfare. The childminder effectively uses comprehensive policies and carefully considered procedures to make sure children are safeguarded and protected from harm.  Parents are continually involved in their children's learning and discuss with the

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This provision is good

childminder how best to support this at home. This means children make good progress as they prepare for school and their future learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's lack of continuous professional development means she is not promoting her teaching skills to the very highest level.  The childminder does not use the information from her accurate assessments of children's progress to regularly track their learning. Consequently, any gaps in learning are not swiftly identified in order to enable children to make the best possible progress.

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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

 monitor children's progress more regularly, so that emerging gaps in development are swiftly identified to enable children to make the best possible progress  raise the quality of teaching and learning to outstanding, by regularly undertaking professional development and training.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the provision with the childminder, including the outdoor environment.  The inspector observed children's activities and routines.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at the childminder's policies and procedures, and documentation relating to the children's development.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the adults working with the children.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's learning and development through their play. She plans interesting and varied activities that successfully engage and motivate children. For example, children are enthralled by the process of making play dough. They ask questions about the ingredients and carefully measure out the quantities for the dough. The childminder praises the children for knowing that the flour feels soft. They learn new words, such as 'gritty', when describing the salt. Children learn about the world around them by planting sunflower seeds and caring for the pet rabbit. The childminder has a good understanding of each child's stage of development and her expectations are based on accurate observations and assessments, which she shares with parents. The childminder has worked closely with parents from the outset and has suitable knowledge of the children's interests and

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outstanding

Relationships between the childminder, her assistant and the children are extremely strong. The childminder has excellent settling-in procedures, which promote children's emotional well-being effectively. The childminder promotes children's good health exceptionally well. The childminder has completed training in food hygiene and provides information on allergens regarding the home-cooked meals she provides. Children benefit from plenty of opportunities to play and continue their learning outside in the fresh air. Children learn physical skills and safe practices as they are taught how to use the climbing equipment. The childminder helps children to be ready for their move to other settings and to school extremely well. She visits local community groups to build children's confidence and independence.

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provision is good

The childminder and her assistant have a secure understanding of their roles and responsibilities for safeguarding. The childminder shares all her procedures and planning with her assistant. Consequently, all adults are fully aware of how to keep children safe and how to enhance their learning. The childminder has evaluated her practice, reflected on the improvements made and identified areas for further development. She has a higher level qualification and completes mandatory training. However, the childminder has not fully optimised her teaching skills through regularly accessing appropriate training opportunities. The childminder has a suitable overview of the educational programmes and experiences required to help children progress towards the early learning goals. However, she does not regularly monitor her assessments of children to swiftly identify any gaps in their learning. Parents receive daily feedback about their children's care and what they

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provision is good

have enjoyed during the day. The childminder has made good links with other settings that children attend, which effectively promotes continuity in children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY309669 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 861999 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 25

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Bolsover, Derbyshire. She operates all round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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