Sheridan, Julie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 November 2017 19 January 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder promotes children's safety well. She reviews and implements thorough risk assessments of the premises and establishes very clear rules for use of the environment and equipment.  The childminder carries out accurate assessments and sets clear targets for children's future learning. She uses two different review systems on a regular basis to ensure children are making good progress in their learning.  The childminder organises the environment well to meet children's needs, learning and development. She separates the toys and resources so that younger children independently access those that are age appropriate and safe for them to play with. She encourages older children to choose which toys and resources they want next.  The childminder promotes children's emotional well-being effectively. She ensures that her routines meet children's needs. Children demonstrate that they are happy and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not provide enough support for children to become deeply involved in the activities.  The childminder does not gather enough contributions of children's learning at home from parents and carers to fully promote consistent support.

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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 partnership working with parents and carers to encourage them to share more information about children's learning and development at home  provide children with even more opportunities to maintain their focus during activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of training. The inspector discussed the procedures for evaluation and the priorities for improvement.  The inspector took account of recent feedback from parents and carers.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is skilful at reviewing her own practice, including her teaching, and establishing where she can improve. She is proactive in seeking guidance from her local authority improvement officer in early years, for example, to check on children's progress. The childminder gathers feedback from parents and carers, all of whom express how happy they are with the care she provides. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a strong understanding of child protection issues. She recognises the recent changes to child protection as she has attended training to keep herself up to date. She demonstrates that she is very clear on the action to take to keep children safe from harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a range of activities with a strong focus on children's independent play. She provides children with opportunities to experience a range of outings. The childminder makes effective use of the information she gathers from other settings to plan activities and provide consistent support for children's targets in their learning. She also gathers information about the skills the school wants children to develop so that she can support these. She is effective in helping children to develop their communication and language skills. For example, she names objects and emphasises the pronunciation of words. She promotes children's independence. For example, she encourages them to attempt to complete tasks before she assists them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children build strong relationships with the childminder. She is clear and consistent in explaining and reinforcing the expectations. This is particularly strong as she helps children to recognise and follow her rules to ensure their own safety. Children demonstrate that they know what is expected of them. They can explain why the rules are in place and what might happen if they do not follow them. The childminder places importance on promoting children's good health. She plans daily outdoor play to provide them with fresh air and exercise. She sensitively encourages children to try a range of different foods to increase the amount of fruit and vegetables they eat.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. Younger children enjoy exploring and investigating the toys and resources, for example, filling containers. They begin to solve problems as they fit resources inside each other. Children demonstrate good levels of independence and manage their personal care and other tasks, such as cutting up vegetables. They know what toys and resources are available and make well-considered decisions as to what they want to play with next. Children have well-developed physical skills, for example, they run, ride scooters and pick up small objects. They enjoy listening to and joining in with familiar action songs. Children are developing the skills they need in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420736 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1094623 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Sandiacre. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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