Bradshaw, Peter

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18/09/2014 07/01/2010

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. He uses effective methods of teaching, observing, assessing and tracking children's play and learning. This results in them making good progress in their learning and development.  Partnerships with other providers where some children attend are secure. Information is shared regularly, supporting and complementing the learning that takes place in both provisions.  Children develop positive relationships with the childminder, which help them to feel secure in the environment and to form strong attachments with him and their peers. This effectively supports their well-being.  Children are well safeguarded. The childminder is secure in his knowledge of child protection issues. He has a clear understanding of how to refer and deal with any concerns that may be raised and he has attended appropriate training.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Systems to include and engage parents in all aspects of children's learning are not fully embedded.  The childminder does not always organise the indoor play space effectively to enable children to comfortably and more easily access the good range of toys and resources that are on offer.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are:  scheduled at least once in every inspection cycle – the current cycle ends on 31 July

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed a range of activities and interactions between the childminder and the children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector engaged with children and held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a selection of documents, including the safeguarding policy, attendance records and children's information.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living and/or working on the premises and the childminder's self-evaluation.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2009 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register. He lives with his daughter, aged 10 years in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The whole of the ground floor, two bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor are used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder visits the local shops, parks and other places of interest with the children on a regular basis. He collects children from the local schools and nursery. There are currently 10 children on roll, three of whom are in the early years age group and attend for a variety of sessions. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3 and is a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 enhance further the already good relationships with parents by providing even more opportunities for them to share information about what children are doing at home, so that children's learning and development both in the setting and at home are complementary

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 consider ways to organise the indoor space more effectively, to enable children to access toys and resources more easily.

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who attend

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. He completes regular observations of children's learning and gathers relevant information from parents with regard to children's starting points as they start at the setting. This enables him to plan and provide activities that are of interest to children. Thereafter, observations and assessments of what children know, understand and can do are effectively recorded and evaluated and this results in children making good progress from their starting points. The childminder develops very positive relationships with parents and they regularly share information about children's progress and talk about what children are interested in. However, systems to encourage all parents to adopt a shared approach to learning are not yet fully embedded. Therefore, opportunities to support learning together, at the childminder's setting and at home have not yet been

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who attend

Teaching is good and the childminder fully supports children as he provides a good range of interesting and age-appropriate indoor and outdoor activities that the children enjoy. Children are developing skills in the prime areas of communication, personal and physical development. The childminder understands that in order for children to become effective and skilful communicators, their contributions must be valued and encouraged. Consequently, he talks to the children in order to increase their vocabulary and understanding of spoken words, and ensures that children participate in purposeful activities. The childminder fully interacts and talks to the children in their play, praising their efforts and achievements and introducing new words, encouraging them to repeat them. For example, in a play dough activity the childminder introduces new words, such as 'wriggly worm' and 'squishy'. Children use a good range of tools in craft and creative

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who attend

activities. For example, they use a range of different sized brushes and rollers for painting and a varied range of textures and materials in the collages they make. The childminder talks to children about the colours and sizes of the bricks as they build towers together. As a result of such activities and the effective interactions, children demonstrate good listening, speaking and physical skills. The labelling of toys boxes, a range of story and reference books and letters and numbers displayed in the play areas, promote children's early literacy skills. Children enjoy a range of activities that enable them to develop their writing skills. They freely draw and make marks with paints, pencils and crayons.

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who attend

Children enjoy the outdoors with regular use of the garden. Visits to the local park and woodland provide opportunities for them to use climbing and balancing equipment and to further explore the wider environment. Children's awareness of healthy living is promoted through the opportunities for them to engage in daily exercise. Overall, children are gaining the necessary skills to support their future learning in readiness for their eventual move to nursery and school.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder provides a child-friendly environment, which is welcoming, well resourced and supports children's feelings of security and self-confidence. Regular risk assessments of the premises, resources and environment are completed by the childminder. However, the way that the indoor play space is organised means that children are not always able to explore and investigate their surroundings comfortably. Through his positive interaction with the children in their play, children form strong bonds and attachments with the childminder. They demonstrate their confidence within the environment as they comfortably approach the childminder, enjoy his company and how he engages in their play. The childminder is a good role model. He approaches behaviour management in a calm and consistent way, giving children positive praise and recognition for their efforts and achievements. The childminder's consistent and positive approach means that children

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

develop an understanding about the expectations for behaviour from an early age.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Young children are developing an awareness of their own personal care. For example, they know to wash their hands before eating and after using the bathroom. They are able to help themselves to their own individual drinks, which are regularly replenished by the childminder throughout the day. Children benefit from regular outings to the local parks and walks within the local community. During such times, children learn how to keep themselves safe as they are taught about environmental dangers, such as roads. They also learn how to take risks using large scale physical equipment, such as, swings, slides and climbing apparatus, with due care. Their use of the garden, regular visits to local parks, woodlands and walking to the school to collect older children, help to further support and enhance children's health and well-being. The childminder gathers detailed and relevant information from parents when children start attending. This provides him

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

with a base for establishing their individual routines and helps with settling children into the provision. The sharing of information and the settling-in visits he offers, ensure that the transition between home and the childminder's provision is a happy and positive experience.

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provision

The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and children are effectively kept safe in his care. He has a secure knowledge of potential signs and symptoms of abuse and is clear about the procedures to follow in the event of any concerns. In addition, the childminder holds a current first-aid certificate, which means he can give appropriate treatment if a child has an accident in his care. All adults living and/or working on the premises have been vetted and visitors to the premises have no unsupervised contact with the children. The effective use of required documents, that are all in place and well maintained, such as daily registers of attendance, accident and medication documents, supports children's safety and welfare. A range of written policies and procedures, including a safeguarding policy, are fully in place and are appropriately shared with parents.

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provision

The childminder has been proactive in evaluating the provision he offers and is effective in identifying areas for further improvement. He take the views of parents on board and ensures the provision meets the needs and requirements of parents and children. The childminder welcomes the support from the local authority and is keen to maintain and update his training and professional development. The childminder's good knowledge and monitoring of the learning and development programmes means that the activities that he plans and provides consistently enhance children's ongoing progress and development.

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provision

The childminder has developed good partnerships with parents. He shares information with them on a daily basis so they are aware of how their child's day has gone. The childminder shares children's learning and development records with parents on a regular basis. However, opportunities for parents to share and contribute to children's learning at home have not been fully embedded. The childminder has a good awareness and understanding of the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. Partnerships with other providers where children attend have been established to ensure information that is shared about children supports and complements the learning that takes place in both provisions. Since the last inspection the childminder has continued to improve his practice. For example, he has ensured that all written permissions are obtained from parents to enable him to take the children on regular outings. The

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provision

childminder clearly demonstrates a strong commitment to continually supporting children in their learning and to ensure the transitions between his provision and others is a positive experience for all children.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY390498 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 821776 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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