Bower, Lesley Anne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 January 2016 1 February 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The quality of teaching is good and the childminder takes into account children's current interests when planning activities. Children have time to be creative and they enjoy playing with their favourite resources.  Children are settled and enjoy the homely environment. They have warm relationships with the childminder and receive plenty of individual attention. Clear routines ensure that children's needs are met promptly, which promotes their well-being and helps them feel secure. They understand what is going to happen next and are ready to make the most of learning opportunities.  Partnerships with parents are a key strength of the setting. The childminder keeps them fully involved with their child's learning and development through discussions and good information. This makes a significantly positive contribution to meeting children's individual needs and ensures consistency and continuity of care and learning.

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This provision is good

 Risk assessments are in place and very well used. The childminder thinks precisely about all possible hazards to children within the setting. She puts clear plans in place to help minimise these. This helps to keep children safe and secure.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always model the correct pronunciation of words clearly to fully extend children's communication and language skills.  Although the childminder attends mandatory training, such as first aid, she is only just starting to introduce an ongoing and targeted programme of professional development to further enhance the quality of teaching and learning.

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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

 model words more effectively to ensure children learn how to pronounce them correctly as they develop their communication and language skills  develop an ongoing programme of professional development to raise standards in teaching and learning even higher.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of suitability.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and how to report any concerns. This helps to protect children from harm. The childminder uses self-evaluation well to reflect on her practice and involves parents in the process. She effectively identifies her strengths as well as areas for improvement. The childminder has many ideas for future changes, such as seeking out new groups to attend to provide new experiences for children. Effective assessment of children's progress helps her to quickly identify any gaps in children's learning and development. The childminder is aware of how to seek help from specialised professionals should children need additional support with their learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has good knowledge and understanding of child development and the individual learning needs of the children she cares for. She gathers detailed information from parents about what children can do when they first start. She uses this information, along with her observations of children, to assess and track their progress. This enables her to accurately plan activities and experiences that motivate children and extend their learning. Children initiate many activities themselves and these are effectively supported by the childminder. Children use their imagination well as they play with toy animals. The childminder extends their learning as she encourages them to recognise colours and shapes. Children are then keen to cut out shapes from biscuit dough as the childminder teachers them how to roll and cut effectively. She introduces language about different sizes, and children start to use this independently in their play. The childminder

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

encourages children to talk about what they are doing and to discuss past experiences to expand their knowledge of the world. For example, they recall a visit to town prior to Christmas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's social and emotional well-being are promoted well. The childminder interacts with children positively. She listens to them, helps them and praises their efforts. Children learn to respect themselves and others through the childminder's guidance and a variety of activities. They learn how to play cooperatively and about expected behaviour. Children apply their learning well and behaviour is good. The childminder provides a good variety of age-appropriate toys and resources that are easily accessible. Children move with confidence around the home to access toys and resources which interest them the most. Children have opportunities to be active and engage in physical activities, such as playing outside in the well-resourced garden and while on outings. Planting and growing different foods and baking activities help them to learn about what being healthy.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in line with their abilities and are being well prepared for their next stage in learning, including the move on to school. They develop a wide range of skills and positive attitudes towards taking part in learning experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY388558 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 859118 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear. She operates all year round from 7.30m to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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