Barker, Gail

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 January 2015 13 June 2011

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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 carries out regular observations of children as they play. This gives her good information about their stage of development. She uses this well to plan interesting and challenging opportunities to extend children's learning further.  Strong partnerships are in place with parents and, when applicable, with other settings children attend. Parents contribute to the childminder's on-entry assessments, sharing information about their child's learning and development at home. This ensures children's good progress is promoted from the outset and their individual learning needs are successfully met.  Children learn about safety when they play outdoors. The childminder helps them to recognise risks as they engage in challenging and interesting activities.  The childminder has good knowledge of safeguarding children. She risk assesses all areas of her home to ensure all areas accessed by children are safe and free from

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are occasions when the childminder does not always support children's creativity and enable them to follow their ideas in order to direct their own learning.

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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

 extend activities so that children are able to follow their own interests and ideas in order to support their creativity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all parts of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector observed play and learning activities and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed regulatory documentation including suitability checks, children's details, learning journals and a sample of policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and how this is organised to drive improvements that benefit the children.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder's teaching is consistently good in all areas of learning. Very good use is made of the living room and garden area to arouse children's curiosity and inspire them to learn. Children thoroughly enjoy the experience of playing with artificial snow. The childminder places toy animals in the tray and names them for children. This means that children begin to use words, such as mammoth, supporting them to make good progress in their communication and language skills. The childminder provides a wide range of interesting activities for children to develop the small physical skills required for early writing development, in readiness for school. However, occasionally the childminder does not maximise opportunities for children to be creative and follow their own ideas during play. For example, some equipment, such as large stencils, are used during play activities so very young children are not able to use pens freely and see the marks they have made.

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good

The childminder provides high levels of care for children. They enjoy the time they spend in her home and show confidence and are motivated to explore their surroundings. Good opportunities are provided for children to develop their independence skills. She supports children very well with toilet training and putting on their own coat and shoes. Children are supported well emotionally when they first start attending. Good quality information, such as sleep and feeding routines is gathered from parents and used well by the childminder to provide continuity in the children's care. Children form strong relationships with the childminder and with other minded children. Older children demonstrate this when they give their younger peers a cuddle before going to play outdoors. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to be active and enhance their physical well-being. She provides stimulating resources in her garden and children enjoy

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good

activities, such as building with large blocks, regardless of the weather conditions.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She monitors her educational programmes well and links activities to the areas of learning. This ensures children experience a broad range of experiences that help them to make progress. The childminder maintains a good overview of children's learning. She tracks children's progress and identifies where there are gaps in learning or where additional challenges are needed. This ensures activities are accurately planned, correct intervention is sought and children's needs are met. The childminder demonstrates a strong drive to improve the service she provides. She identifies areas for improvement and actively seeks the views of parents and children. Training has a positive impact on the childminder's practice. She has enhanced her knowledge of outdoor learning and plans to further extend activities provided, in order to support children's achievements. Occasionally the

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provision is good

childminder's husband works as her assistant. Although his assistance is only used for emergencies, she is aware of her responsibility in monitoring the support he provides.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 305468 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 867600 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 June 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Sunderland. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a formal childcare qualification to 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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