Keay, David Alan

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 December 2015 27 July 2009

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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 childminder is experienced and qualified and has a good understanding of how children learn. The activities provided offer children good levels of challenge that support them to continue to make good progress.  Children have good levels of independence. For example, they are encouraged to feed themselves and put on their own coats and shoes.  The childminder has an enthusiastic and captivating approach with children. Children have developed a strong bond with him and they settle well.  The childminder has good policies, procedures and supporting documentation in place that underpin the efficient management of his setting.  The childminder and his co-childminder successfully evaluate the service they provide. They obtain feedback from parents. They reflect on their practice to consider what works well and what changes might benefit children.  Written comments from parents confirm they are very happy with the care the

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's planned activities are not sharply focused on what children need to learn next to help to raise their achievements to outstanding levels.  Children do not consistently make individual choices about their play.

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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

 sharpen the planning of the activities provided that consistently build on what children need to learn next to help them achieve as much as possible in their learning  extend opportunities for children to be more independent and spontaneous in their choice of activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas used for childminding.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder.  The inspector took into account the views of parents recorded by the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder. The inspector also observed activities and care routines.  The inspector sampled documents, including policies, procedures and children's learning records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder works well with parents and other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage. He shares information about children's care and progress and encourages parents to share information about children's learning from home. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs and symptoms of possible abuse. Furthermore, he fully understands the procedures to follow should he have concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder provides age-appropriate car seats for children, such as baby seats and booster seats for older children. This ensures that they are kept safe when travelling in the car. The childminder regularly checks children's progress to identify any emerging gaps so he can provide the appropriate support. He makes good use of local networking groups and works with other childminders to share ideas and good practice. The childminder works closely with parents

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

to provide a consistent approach to support children's development. This helps children to continue to make good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carries out regular observations of the children and works closely with his co-childminder to assess children's progress and identify their next steps in learning. The childminder provides children with a wide range of creative resources, for example, they use paint and play with malleable dough. Children practise their hand-to-eye coordination skills well. When they make fat balls for the birds, they competently put on aprons and scoop and pour the ingredients. The childminder also uses these experiences as part of promoting children's curiosity. He encourages children to follow simple instructions as they watch how the ingredients change as they are stirred together. The childminder takes children on many exciting trips to visit areas within their local community to further promote children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Behaviour is good and children enjoy playing together. The childminder and his co- childminder have a consistent approach to managing children's behaviour. Children learn to respect and care about each other, the environment and living things. They think about the feelings of others and the consequences of their actions. Routines are followed to meet children's individual care needs well. The children wash their hands before mealtimes and confidently discuss healthy eating. Children enjoy fresh air and exercise daily. This supports learning about keeping themselves healthy. Children learn about how to keep themselves safe. They learn how to cross the road when they walk with the childminder to take children to and collect children from school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning and development. Younger children show a sense of curiosity and develop their physical skills as they explore dough. Older children confidently count and recognise shapes and letters. They are acquiring the important skills in preparation for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY340955 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 849298 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 July 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. He operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. He works with his partner who is also a childminder.

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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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