Walters Karen

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 June 2015 30 March 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 childminder provides an exceptional range of high-quality learning experiences for children, indoors and outside. The quality of her teaching is excellent. She expertly supports children of all ages and abilities to make exceedingly good progress.  The childminder has a very clear picture of each child's capabilities and interests. She carries out rigorous assessments of their progress and development and plans precisely for the next steps in their learning.  The childminder interacts very effectively with children to promote their understanding and speaking skills. She chats with them, asks questions and extends their vocabulary. As a result, children become articulate and confident communicators.  Children play confidently with the childminder and with one another and develop very strong relationships. They are extremely settled and happy because the childminder is highly skilled in helping them to form secure emotional attachments.

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This provision is outstanding

 Children's behaviour is exemplary. They learn to share, take turns and play together cooperatively. This is because the childminder gives very clear and consistent guidance about her high expectations for behaviour. She is a superb role model.  The childminder promotes children's good health very well. She teaches them about healthy lifestyles and provides a variety of fresh fruit for snacks. Children have excellent opportunities to play and continue their learning outside in the fresh air.  Children are kept safe because the childminder has robust systems in place to ensure they are protected from any hazards. She has an expert understanding of safeguarding and how to protect children from harm. She is qualified in paediatric first aid, which helps promote children's safety in the event of an emergency.  The childminder is highly effective in promoting a consistent approach to children's care

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This provision is outstanding

and learning. She develops exemplary partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend, to enable frequent sharing of information.

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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

 continue to enhance the already excellent opportunities for children to learn about growth, change and healthy eating, for example, by extending even further the range of fruit and vegetables that they grow, harvest and eat.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed children engaged in a variety of activities, inside and outdoors.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures and the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training and the suitability of all adults in the household.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of how children learn through play and exploration. She is highly skilled in promoting children's critical thinking and helping them to consider why or how things happen. For instance, children notice their shadows in the garden and enjoy watching them move as they do. As they step into shade, the shadows disappear and the childminder helps them to think about why this might be. Opportunities for children to learn about growth, change and the natural world are outstanding. Children watch apples growing on the tree in the garden. They plant and nurture their own fruit and vegetables, and harvest them to eat when they are ready. The childminder is keen to extend these opportunities even further, to involve children in growing a richer variety of produce. Children learn about the life cycles of animals, such as frogs and butterflies. They look for frogs, bugs and birds outside. Children have excellent opportunities for sensory

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who attend. This is outstanding

exploration using a broad variety of materials. For example, they explore the different textures of soil, sand, pasta, rice and paints. They create their own instruments and are thrilled by the sounds they make as they shake them. The childminder promotes children's early literacy and mathematical skills very effectively. Children develop an interest in reading, learn about words, letters and their sounds and begin to write. They learn to count, recognise numbers and shapes and compare sizes. Overall, children are exceptionally well prepared the next stage in their learning and the move on to school.

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outstanding

The childminder is calm and reassuring. She creates a superbly nurturing environment for children. She places a strong focus on teaching children about keeping themselves safe, skilfully weaving this into all aspects of play and routines. Children develop an excellent understanding of how to manage risk, for instance, as they negotiate the different surfaces and levels in the garden. The childminder fosters children's belief that they can achieve things by themselves. She promotes their independence and self-care skills extremely well, relative to their ages and capabilities. Children develop confidence and self-assurance in different social situations, for example, as they mix with other children and adults at local parks and play areas.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She actively keeps up to date with good practice guidance and changes to legislation. Her systems for checking and reviewing children's progress are highly effective. The childminder continually reflects on her practice and on ways to improve. She gives high regard to the views of parents, children and other professionals as she evaluates what she does. She recognises that professional development is an area for constant growth. The childminder demonstrates a robust commitment to ongoing training, which enables her to continue to enhance her understanding and practice. The impact is evident in her delivery of excellent, high-quality provision for children and their families.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 208025 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 865517 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1990 and lives in Chesterfield. The provision operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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