Brown, Micheal Andrew

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 February 2015 28 February 2012

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Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not hold a full and appropriate paediatric first-aid certificate.  The childminder has not made use of all opportunities to encourage parents to share more information about what their child is learning at home. As a result, he does not have a complete overview of what children already know and can do to support their learning at the highest level.  The childminder does not build fully on the learning that takes place indoors when children choose to play outside. This is because he does not make good use of the natural environment to support children's learning.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder places an emphasis on building relationships with children and their families. He focuses on children's interests to provide a range of toys and resources that meet their needs. This encourages children to engage in their play and promotes their self-confidence.  The effective organisation of the indoor premises, and a suitable range of activities and resources, promotes children's enjoyment.  The childminder ensures that the children's individual routines are actively considered to promote their well-being.  The childminder takes reasonable steps to manage risks and hazards in his home. As a result, children are kept suitably safe.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 obtain an appropriate paediatric first-aid certificate.

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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

 encourage parents to share more information about what their child is learning at home so that a complete overview of what they can do is available, from which to plan precisely for their future learning  provide more opportunities for children to build on the learning that takes place indoors when they choose to play outside by, for example, considering how the garden can be better resourced and used.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure that an appropriate first-aid qualification is maintained (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure that an appropriate first-aid qualification is maintained (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and spoke to children and the co-childminder at appropriate times.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided in a written form.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and family members.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder is familiar with the process of observing children, so that he can respond to their emerging needs. Activities provided for the children are led by their interests and his knowledge of what they can do. Children develop imagination and creativity as they engage in role play. The childminder joins in and takes the role of a cafe customer. Children name different food items on the menu and he asks if these are their favourite. This helps children to develop confidence and promotes their speaking and listening skills in preparation for the next stage of their learning. The childminder has a suitable awareness of how to use assessment as a way of monitoring children's progress. This means that he is able to identify gaps in children's learning and development. The childminder keeps parents informed about their child's daily care through regular verbal feedback. However, the childminder has not made use of all opportunities to encourage

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who attend. This requires improvement

parents to share more information about what their child is learning at home. This means he does not have a complete overview of what children already know and can do, on which to base his plans for their future learning.

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requires improvement

Children have positive relationships with the childminder and show through their interactions that they feel safe and secure. The childminder engages children in conversation as they recall previous activities and outings they have enjoyed. This promotes children's personal, social and emotional development. The childminder encourages good manners and gives children lots of praise. He encourages children to tidy toys away before moving on to the next activity and explains why this is important. This helps children to become independent and develop an understanding about their safety. Children are encouraged to behave well and follow the house rules. As a result, children gain confidence, self-awareness and develop an understanding of expectations for behaviour. Children visit local parks and amenities to develop their physical skills. However, children are not able to build fully on the learning that takes place inside when

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requires improvement

they choose to play in the garden because the childminder has not considered how best to resource and use the garden area to fully support their learning.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder's understanding of his responsibilities to meet the requirements are weak. He has not updated his training in paediatric first aid, although, completion of this is imminent. The childminder identifies training opportunities for himself and regularly discusses his practice with the co-childminder in order to improve his practice. The childminder seeks ideas from parents to help improve his provision and practice, and he has made improvements since the last inspection. Policies and procedures affecting children's safety and wellbeing are in place and shared with parents. The childminder works with other settings children attend so that continuity in their care and learning is promoted.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY434781 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 953816 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. The provision operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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