McKay, Kirsty Anne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 June 2015 14 December 2010

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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 is well qualified and has a very good understanding of the requirements of Early Years Foundation Stage. She uses her knowledge to ensure that the environment effectively supports children's learning and development.  Children feel secure and love spending time with the childminder. This is because she knows them very well and is quick to respond to their individual physical and emotional needs.  The childminder works in partnership with parents to ensure that children's learning is well supported and their achievements at home and in the setting are celebrated and built upon.  Safeguarding practice is good and children are safe in the setting. The childminder ensures that the environment is free from hazards, and health and safety policies and procedures are robust and evident in practice.  The childminder has high expectations of children and is a good role model. As a result,

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This provision is good

children are polite and their behaviour is very good.  Children are very well supported as they start in the setting and move on to school. The childminder has a flexible approach to settling-in procedures and helps children to develop the skills they need to move on to Reception with confidence.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, during planned activities the childminder make decisions for children which they are capable of making independently.  Natural resources and those which can be used in a number of ways are not always available for children to access independently.

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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 further children's decision making skills by ensuring that they can make some choices within planned adult-led activities  enrich the learning environment further by ensuring that a selection of natural resources and those that can be used in a number of ways are independent available for children to further promote imaginative play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector carried out a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of records including learning information, written policies, risk assessments, qualifications and evidence of the suitability of household members.

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who attend. This is good

Teaching is good and as a result, children make good progress across all areas of learning. Communication and language development is very well supported. The childminder uses explanation, repetition and commentary to very good effect. Furthermore, she uses signing to support children whose speech is developing. The childminder is quick to recognise when children need extra support and responds by planning appropriate interventions. She is committed to improving her setting and has recently developed her garden. Children love spending time outside, feeding the chickens and exploring the forest area. The childminder plans activities and experiences for children, which build on their interests and next steps in learning. They become engrossed in investigating the properties of gloop and use a variety of utensils to mix in colours and glitter. However, the childminder does not give children choices about what is added to the mixture or when. to

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good

Children enjoy spending time with the childminder as she is sensitive to their needs. For example, she stays close to them and offers reassurance when the inspector arrives. This helps them gain confidence and they are quickly able to leave her to explore the environment. The childminder helps children to develop an understanding of how to keep themselves safe. She is vigilant as they move around the setting and reminds them how to use resources, tools and equipment with care. Children are encouraged to develop independence. They help tidy away the resources and help with the preparation of meals. As a result, they are self-assured, happy to try new things and become keen and motivated learners. The environment is interesting and inviting for children, who are provided with a wide range of developmentally appropriate resources across all areas of learning. However, they do not always have independent access to natural materials or

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good

those that can be used in a number of ways to further promote their imaginative play.

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provision is good

The childminder has very effective systems in place for observation, assessment, planning and tracking children's progress. She regularly reviews the educational programmes and children's learning to ensure that children make good progress. Parents can access children's individual files, which are a comprehensive record of their time in the setting. Furthermore, information is shared through children's daily diaries, verbally at drop off and pick up times and by text message. Consequently, parents feel very well informed about their children's learning. The childminder is a reflective practitioner and is committed to continually improving the learning environment. Furthermore, she uses the views of children, parents and professionals to plan for development. The childminder attends training, undertakes research and works with other childminders to keep her practice current. She has good relationships with parents, schools and other professionals and, as

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provision is good

a result, children's learning is very well supported.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY399649 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 860088 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 December 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in South Shields, Tyne and Wear. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds a qualification at 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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