Walker, Kathryn

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 2015 16 February 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The well-qualified childminder has an exemplary understanding of children's abilities. She provides activities which are precisely targeted to build on what children can do. This ensures they are making rapid progress, especially in their communication, literacy and mathematical skills. They are very well prepared for the next stage in their learning, such as school.  Children are highly resilient and tenacious. They embrace everything on offer with enthusiasm and a 'have a go' attitude. Their confidence is rewarded as they devour every opportunity for learning and persevere until they accomplish tasks.  Children are extremely independent as the childminder has very high expectations for what they can do. As a result, children tidy away and become competent in managing their own needs in the bathroom.  The childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements is extremely secure; safe practice is firmly embedded and children play in a safe,

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This provision is outstanding

welcoming and supportive environment.  The childminder has a very good relationship with parents. She supports them to extend their children's learning at home, through providing meetings to discuss their children's learning and development. This helps children make the maximum progress possible.

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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

 enhance the partnership with other providers where children attend, so that precise information about children's achievements and next steps in learning is shared with all settings.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interaction between the childminder and children during play.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at documents relating to the Early Years Foundation Stage provided by the childminder, including children's assessment records and evidence of the suitability of the childminder, co-childminder and assistant.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector also took account of the views of parents and carers.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder provides fun, high-quality learning experiences for children, both indoors and outside. Activities are very well planned with children's specific learning needs in mind. The childminder adapts activities to ensure that children are continuously challenged and interested. For example, children from the age of one to four years are involved in a painting activity. They explore the texture of paint, make marks with a brush and paint their hands and faces. Older children are encouraged to say what it is they have painted, such as fireworks and to write their names as part of their preparation to attend school. They all thoroughly enjoy themselves and spend concentrated effort on the activity. Children's speech and language development is strongly supported. The childminder listens carefully as children attempt to say words and repeats them back, so they hear how to say them correctly.

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outstanding

Children confidently explore the highly stimulating environment. Easily accessible resources enhance opportunities for children to make their own choices about play. The garden is exceptionally well resourced with equipment, such as a climbing wall that encourages children to develop their large-muscle skills. Activities also include digging, planting and growing, which helps children learn about the world around them. Children's emotional well-being is exceptionally well supported because the childminder is calm, kind, caring and sensitive in supporting their individual needs. The childminder gives children lots of praise and encourages them to test out their own ideas, which builds their confidence and supports their understanding of how to behave. Children learn about a healthy lifestyle as they help to prepare snack and talk about different foods. Excellent relationships are established with the local nursery and school and the childminder shares

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outstanding

information to enhance children's learning. However, this does not extend to all early years provisions that children attend.

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provision is outstanding

The highly organised and dedicated childminder ensures she accesses up-to-date learning and development issues, which benefit the children in her care. For example, Makaton training has helped her to communicate with children who have delayed speech. The childminder, co-childminder and assistant observe each other's practice, so that they can give advice on any improvements that can be made. The childminder reflects on her provision and evaluates constantly. Parents' and children's views are sought and this results in very well-targeted plans for the future being identified. Regular assessments of children's progress are highly effective. This enables the childminder to see immediately any delays or gaps in children's progress so she can provide targeted professional support. Children are exceptionally well-prepared, emotionally to start school. They visit the school with the childminder, which helps them learn about where they will hang up their coats

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY241999 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 848311 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 23

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Washington, Tyne and Wear. The childminder works with her husband, who is also a registered childminder and an assistant. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a formal childcare qualification equivalent 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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