East, Karl Alexander

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 March 2015 18 March 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder understands how children learn and make progress. He successfully plans activities based on children's individual interests and abilities, in order to effectively promote their development.  Children have clear bonds with the childminder because he is kind and caring towards them. They form secure attachments and feel safe in his care, which has a positive impact on their emotional well-being.  Children make good choices in their play and learning. They easily access a rich and varied range of resources, which motivates them to explore their environment.  The childminder promotes the health and safety of the children in his care successfully. He assesses risks, minimises hazards and supervises the children effectively as they play. Access to the premises is monitored and the identity of any visitor is checked before entry.  The childminder works closely with his co-minder and their assistant to ensure the

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This provision is good

efficient management of the provision. He regularly reviews and updates their policies and procedures and keeps track of their qualifications in first aid.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children's access to the garden in all weathers is not maximised to help them to fully benefit from fresh air, exercise and outdoor learning.  Opportunities to enhance professional development, through assessing the impact that research and training are having on enriching children's experiences, are not explored to the optimum.

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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

 maximise the use of the garden; use it frequently and in all weathers, to help children to gain more from the learning and health benefits of being outside  enhance ongoing professional development by, for example, thinking about the extent and range of completed research and training, and assess the impact this has in improving the provision for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises with the childminder.  The inspector observed teaching and learning activities in the indoor environment.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of the teaching with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including policies and procedures and children's information and assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living or working at the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents included in written references provided during the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder is very aware of children's individual development and next steps in learning, and provides activities accordingly. He shares observations and assessments with parents and these are used to plan together and think through ideas of how to move the children forward. The childminder helps children to make the most of the activities provided through positive interaction and good use of resources. For example, children enjoy siting with the childminder listening to him reading favourite books. To add to the experience, play characters and props are shared out and moved around to make the stories come alive. The childminder teaches children well. He offers plenty of praise and encouragement for all efforts and achievements, while enabling children to explore at their own pace. Children are gaining great confidence because the childminder listens to them, answers their questions and involves himself well in their play. As a result, children are

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who attend. This is good

making good progress and developing the skills needed for their next stage in learning and in preparation for their move on to school.

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good

Children are happy and confident in the childminder's home and settle well into the activities available. The childminder is a good role model. He has a calm approach when dealing with unwanted behaviour and enables children to be more aware of how their actions have an effect on others. Children's care needs are well met. This is because relevant information is gathered from parents at the start of each day and the childminder considers individual routines and plans activities around this. Children are developing good self-care skills as they access suitable drinks and have a go at feeding themselves at snack and mealtimes. They have good opportunities to visit local parks and places of interest and some enjoy the walk to and from nursery or school. However, they only tend to play out in the garden in good weather. Therefore, children do not gain fully from all the outdoor learning and health benefits available from more regular outside activity.

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provision is good

The childminder has good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. He safeguards the children in his care because he is confident in the procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder has built good partnerships with other settings children attend. Information is effectively shared so that every child is supported well in their learning and development. He regularly evaluates the progress children are making in their learning, and routinely monitors the activities and experiences on offer. The childminder is committed to continuing to develop and improve his service further. There are regular opportunities to discuss practice, attend training and conduct research with his co-childminder and their assistant. However, he is yet to assess the impact that this has on his professional development and how this leads to enhanced opportunities for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 201129 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 875044 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1990 and lives in Bedworth, Warwickshire. He works with his wife, who is also a registered childminder, and his daughter, who is their assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, 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

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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