Barker, Gail

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 April 2017 28 January 2015

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder provides exemplary activities both inside and outside that support children's individual needs. These activities inspire children to be involved and they are extremely motivated to learn.  Children's behaviour is remarkable. They show care and consideration towards each other and adults. The childminder and assistant are especially respectful towards children and are excellent role models for positive behaviour.  The childminder is well qualified. She manages her provision extremely well and is proactive in evaluating every aspect of her practice. She reviews policies and procedures in line with new legislation and has a clear plan of how to improve the high- quality provision even further.  The caring and nurturing childminder has formed excellent bonds and relationships with the children in her care. Children settle quickly and develop a deep sense of belonging. They are extremely confident learners who are eager to play and explore.

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder places the utmost importance in working in partnership with parents. She is highly proactive in involving parents in every aspect of the provision. She ensures that children's needs are supported through the highly effective two-way flow of information. Parents are extremely positive about the excellent care and education their children receive and the rapid progress they make.

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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 review the programme of professional development to help maintain outstanding practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises.  The inspector observed activities both indoors and outdoors, and assessed the quality of teaching and the impact on children's development. The inspector spoke to children throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder throughout the inspection and looked at relevant documentation and records, including evidence of the suitability of adults within the home.  The inspector took account of parents' written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder places a high priority on continual professional development and recognises the benefit of continuing to build on her skills. She works with her assistant and through first-class performance management she identifies further training to maintain knowledge and skills. Parents state that children enjoy wonderful experiences and thrive in the childminder's care. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder's in-depth knowledge of what to do if she has concerns about a child in her care promotes children's welfare exceptionally well. She works extremely closely with other professionals, agreeing strategies help children to make the highest rates of progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

This extremely experienced childminder has the highest expectations of each child's achievements. She uses meticulous observations and assessments to plan precisely for children's future learning. Children are inspired to learn through the rich and imaginative experiences that reflect their different interests exceptionally well. The childminder promotes children's self-confidence, imagination and curiosity. She successfully expands their vocabulary and skilfully models language and asks lots of questions. Children listen exceptionally well. They show they understand, for example, by copying and using the new words they are learning. Children become engrossed in imaginative play. They take the lead at various times and younger children seek the support of their older peers. Children develop early reading skills, looking at books for pleasure. They listen attentively when stories are shared, and are supported with a copy of their own book which enables

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

them to follow the story more closely. They respond imaginatively to different questions. Their understanding of the wider world is extended through various outings to places of interest, as they visit the farm and the local parks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder meets each child's personal care needs exceptionally well, for example, through her highly responsive interactions. The childminder is extremely skilful in promoting children's physical and emotional well-being. She is constantly enthusiastic and praises children's achievements, building upon their self-esteem. Children embrace new challenges with confidence and take pleasure in their interactions with others. They demonstrate an extremely positive 'can do' attitude towards everything they do. They have ample opportunities to learn about how to keep healthy and spend a lot of time in the outdoors where they are extremely curious about the natural world.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are motivated and make excellent progress in their development. They are confident and make their own choices. They gain many important skills to help prepare them exceptionally well for the next stage of their learning. For example, children demonstrate high levels of confidence and become engrossed in activities. They take the lead at various times and younger children seek the support of the older ones.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 305468 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 1090608 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Sunderland. She operates her service all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a formal childcare qualification to level 3. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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