Sherlock, Julie Diane

Inspection date 21 June 2019 Previous inspection date 24 February 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder has acted on the recommendations from the last inspection and has developed a strong working relationship with other settings that children attend. She proactively shares information on the progress children make, and works collaboratively to ensure there is consistency and continuity for children in their learning. n The childminder offers a homely environment filled with appropriate resources to support children in all aspects of their learning. She is a positive and supportive educator to the children in her care, and provides genuine care and nurture to the children she looks after. n The childminder knows precisely how children are progressing in their learning and accurately assesses what they can do. Any gaps are identified and swift action is taken to ensure these quickly close. The childminder plans for the next steps in children's learning to target their individual learning needs.

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This provision is good

n Parents comment positively about the childminder and the undivided support and focus she offers their children. n On occasion, the childminder does not give children enough opportunities to explain their thoughts or answer questions. This, at times, means that children do not always get the chance to problem solve for themselves. n The childminder has shown a commitment to her professional development since the last inspection. However, she acknowledges a need to further enhance her knowledge in teaching children about the sounds that letters make, to promote children's early literacy skills even further.

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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

n enhance existing opportunities for children to respond to questions and verbalise their thoughts, to further extend their understanding and problem-solving skills n enhance existing knowledge relating to the teaching of letters and sounds, to further support children's early literacy skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed children engaged in a range of learning activities. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector reviewed documentation, including children's files and safeguarding policies and procedures. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the potential indicators of abuse. She knows what procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child, or if an allegation is made against an adult. She has a secure knowledge of wider safeguarding matters obtained through recent training. The childminder risk assesses her home effectively to ensure that children play in a safe environment. Additionally, she risk assesses all outings she undertakes with the children. This contributes to children being safe in her care. Since the last inspection, the childminder has sought support from a range of sources to improve the accuracy of her observations and tracking of children's progress and attainment. As a result, activities are well planned and targeted to meet children's individual learning requirements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities which consolidate existing learning, and appropriately challenge children in their next steps. For example, in preparation for school, children are taught early writing following the same strategies used in local schools. This joined-up approach supports children with their eventual transition to school. The childminder skilfully helps children to improve their mathematical knowledge. For example, children accurately sort numbers up to 20 and correctly group items by shape, colour and number with minimal support.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to be resilient learners by challenging them in their learning. She offers lots of positive support and encouragement. This helps children to confidently tackle new challenges and develop their self-esteem. For example, children attempt more challenging jigsaws, read new words and build complex structures with blocks. The childminder takes children to toddler groups where they have opportunities to play cooperatively, share and take turns with other children. Children's independence is supported well. For example, they dress themselves, help with tidying up and manage their own personal hygiene needs, such as using the toilet and washing their hands. The childminder teaches children about which foods are good for them. This helps them learn about making healthy food choices. The childminder takes children swimming on a regular basis. This supports their physical health and helps them develop an

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

understanding of how to keep themselves safe in water.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder ensures children take part in a wide range of activities to contribute to their readiness for school. Children listen attentively to favourite stories and maintain focus for extended periods of time. The childminder extends this further as she encourages children to recall past experiences, which they do with ease. Children enjoy going on many different outings, such as to the park, the seaside and for walks in the woods. These contribute to helping children learn about the wider world. It also greatly supports their ongoing physical development, with lots of opportunities to be outdoors in the fresh air.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY409545 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10109580 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 24 February 2015

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Registers

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

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Registers

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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