Metcalf, Beverley Jane

Inspection date 20 August 2019 Previous inspection date 24 September 2014

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

n The childminder is extremely passionate about the service she provides. She is highly committed to providing the very best learning opportunities and care for all children. Children are cared for in a home-from-home environment where they have plenty of time to explore their own interests and fascinations. n The childminder promotes children's language skills exceptionally well. She plans activities that encourage children to listen to each other and share their thoughts and ideas. She enthusiastically talks to children and uses a range of strategies to extend their communication skills. For example, toddlers rapidly learn new vocabulary as they are supported to identify animals in their favourite books. n Partnerships with parents are superb. The childminder provides exceptional opportunities to keep them updated with the progress their children make. Parents are delighted with the quality of learning experiences provided. They say their children

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This provision is outstanding

thrive in the care of the childminder and are extremely well prepared for their move to school. n The childminder has established highly effective ways to track children's progress. She establishes strong relationships with other settings that children attend to promote excellent levels of continuity and ensure gaps in their learning are addressed swiftly. n Children have an excellent understanding of their local community as they discuss their similarities and differences and share their experiences from home. For instance, they are delighted to listen to an older child as she tells them about a recent visit to the local woods with her family. They ask her questions about her experience and show high levels of interest in a collage she created using natural materials.

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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

n continue to access highly focused professional development opportunities to maintain the excellent quality of teaching and superb outcomes for children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an excellent knowledge and understanding of her responsibility to protect children from harm. Risk assessments of the premises, outings and resources are implemented meticulously. These help to ensure that children remain safe while in the childminder's care. The childminder shares her comprehensive policies and procedures with parents, which helps to support excellent continuity in approach for all children. The childminder uses self-evaluation precisely to support her in providing a high-quality service for children and their families. She continually asks for the views and opinions of parents and children, through discussions and questionnaires. She identifies sharply focused areas for ongoing development to support her drive for continuous improvement. For example, she has plans to access highly targeted professional development and training opportunities to strengthen her

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The qualified and experienced childminder uses thorough observations and precise assessments to plan an excellent range of activities. These are tailored exceptionally well to children's individual needs and abilities. The childminder expertly engages with children during play. For instance, during craft activities, older children demonstrate exceptional levels of concentration and engagement as they create 'tickle monster' characters from their favourite book. The childminder skilfully supports younger children to explore mark making using a range of tools. She uses every opportunity to extend their learning, such as teaching new vocabulary, introducing counting and supporting their colour recognition. Children of all ages are supported exceptionally well and develop high levels of independence as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder welcomes children into her friendly and stimulating home environment. They develop superb relationships with her and other minded children. Children are extremely happy and settled. They respond very well to instruction and their behaviour is exemplary. The childminder has very high expectations of children. She sensitively teaches them to understand the needs and feelings of others. Older children are exceptionally kind and nurturing towards toddlers. They help them to access resources and read books to them. The childminder provides very high levels of care and children are supervised extremely well at all times. She is highly skilled in supporting children's physical and emotional well-being at all times.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make rapid progress from their starting points. They are provided with rich, varied and imaginative opportunities that develop their excitement for learning. Children quickly develop a wide range of skills and become highly motivated and confident learners. For instance, toddlers learn to count small groups of objects and rapidly learn new words as they play. Older children are confident to read books aloud and demonstrate an excellent awareness of letters and the sounds they make. Children of all ages are extremely well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY289080 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 10117070 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 15 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 24 September 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in South Hylton in Sunderland. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 3.

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Registers

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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