Walker, Susan

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder is extremely passionate about her role. She has a commitment to provide the highest standards of care and education for all children. She has incredibly high expectations of both herself and her assistant. Parents comment that the childminder and her assistant put an amazing amount of effort into the activities they provide. They say that their children have made 'fantastic progress'.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are very happy in the childminder's care. They develop strong and supportive relationships with others. They are very caring and highly respectful towards other children. For example, two-year-old children ask if they can use resources that other children are using. They offer other children the play dough cutters after using them themselves.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder and her assistant have high expectations of what children can achieve. Children thrive on the challenges they are given and have a keen eagerness for learning. For example, young children confidently and accurately count the number of spikes on their play dough hedgehog. Children who are not yet three listen to sounds in an electronic book about 'Room on the Broom'. They explain why they can hear the wind, making links with the story. Children keep on trying, even when things are hard. For example, they try to put on their coats. The assistant uses praise and guidance well to ensure children achieve success.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has an excellent relationship with parents. She works extremely closely with them to ensure that she can meet individual children's needs as effectively as possible. Parents have a clear understanding of how they can support their children further. For example, the childminder explains to them why stages, such as crawling, are so important for children's development. n Children are happy, content and have formed secure emotional attachments with the childminder and her assistant. Babies chatter happily as they explore a range of natural resources, including wooden materials and ribbon. They beam with delight as they discover the noise they can make, as they bang wooden balls together. n The childminder provides a wide range of highly motivational activities to give children an excellent start to their early education. She plans activities carefully to ensure they build on children's skills and knowledge. She pays particular

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attention to providing children with a wealth of outdoor experiences because many of her minded children do not have gardens. For example, children benefit from regular visits to the allotment. They enjoy growing fruit and vegetables and using them in their cooking. n The childminder places a strong focus on encouraging children's independence

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4 October 2019 skills. Babies start to feed themselves finger foods and begin to explore how they can use a spoon. Older children choose and peel their fruit for snack. They use knives expertly as they chop up their fruit, showing an excellent understanding of the dangers. n Children have a comprehensive knowledge of how they can keep themselves healthy. Two-year-olds wipe their noses, dispose of tissues and wash their hands independently. They manage their personal needs extremely well. n The childminder and her assistant model language very well. They listen carefully, comment and repeat what children are saying, encouraging them to add more information. As a result, children's communication and language skills are accelerating. From an early age, babies learn the importance of eye contact. Children not yet three hold conversations, explain their ideas and stay on topic. n Children behave exceptionally well. They are caring towards others and use

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language from an early age to express their emotions, share and take turns. Older children are very aware of other people's emotions. They are keen to help others, especially if they are unhappy. n The childminder and her assistant receive highly focused professional development. For example, recent training led them to develop effective ways of helping children to use and extend their imagination and creativity during their play. The childminder ensures her assistant has time during the working week to build and develop her excellent subject knowledge. This means that her teaching continues to improve rapidly. n The childminder and her assistant have excellent partnerships with other professionals. They are incredibly proactive in contacting schools and nurseries before children start, to develop a shared approach in supporting children's learning. The childminder uses the information she gathers from other agencies,

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such as health professionals, to help to close any gaps in children's learning without delay.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have a secure knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate possible abuse to children. They know who to contact should they have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder and her assistant are committed to ensuring they have an in-depth understanding of all wider safeguarding issues. They attend a range of training to ensure their knowledge is up to date. A range of detailed policies and procedures, which are consistently implemented, underpin their practice well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY297806 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 10117077 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 0 to 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 13 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Longbenton, North Tyneside. She works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 4.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors 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 several discussions with the childminder and her assistant. 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 spoke to a parent during the inspection and took account of the views of others through written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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