Childminder EY261848

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 May 2016 16 June 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 childminder has created strong bonds and attachments with the children. They are excited to attend the setting, and feel safe and secure in his care. The childminder knows individual children well and supports their emotional well-being effectively.  Children make good progress. The childminder uses his home well as an effective learning environment. Children enjoy exploring their surroundings, where they can make choices about their play from a varied range of resources.  The childminder provides interesting activities to capture and sustain children's curiosity to learn. Children become deeply involved in their play and develop good concentration skills.  Children enjoy listening to familiar stories. The childminder makes good use of books to support children's early literacy skills. For example, he adds interesting objects or props during story times to enrich children's learning experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is yet to embed his programme of professional development fully, to enable him to raise the quality of teaching even further and achieve excellent outcomes for children.  The childminder does not always consider all opportunities to increase children's physical skills, particularly to support those children who enjoy learning indoors.

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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

 continue to develop self-evaluation processes, particularly to identify more precisely further opportunities for professional development, to help take practice to a higher level  make better use of all opportunities throughout the daily routine to extend and challenge children's physical skills further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and the children interacting during play activities.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection, regarding his practice and the arrangements for observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector checked the documentation that the childminder uses to support his practices.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation processes with the childminder.  The inspector considered the views of parents through discussions and by reviewing written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has clear procedures in place to report any concerns about a child's welfare. He carries out daily risk assessments in the home to reduce hazards for children and to keep them safe. The childminder works well with parents. For example, he communicates with them on a daily basis and shares information about their children's day. He strives to ensure children receive continuity in their care and learning, and to help them make good progress with their development. Overall, the childminder organises and manages his setting well. He generally keeps up to date with any changes to legislation, for example, and reads relevant literature and holds discussions about practice issues with his co-childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder monitors children's progress well. He has a good knowledge of what children can do and what they need to learn next. The childminder engages children well in activities, and provides them with a range of stimulating experiences and activities. For example, children investigate and explore natural objects, while concentrating for extended periods. The childminder enables young children to 'have a go' with completing activities, such as puzzles. For example, he knows how to adapt learning and provide assistance to help children succeed with their problem-solving skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages positive behaviour in children from a young age. For example, he reminds children to share while they play together, and supports their social skills well. The childminder encourages children to maintain a healthy lifestyle. For example, he offers healthy food choices and reinforces the importance of healthy eating. Children are beginning to develop their independence skills. For example, they are able to feed themselves and find their own beakers when they want a drink. Children's awareness of following hygiene practices is developing well. For example, young children learn that handwashing is important to help maintain their good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. The childminder has a secure understanding of the age group that he is working with. Children thoroughly enjoy looking at books. For example, they begin to name objects on pages and extend their vocabulary, while developing their literacy skills. All children are motivated learners and gain essential skills required for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY261848 Local authority Kensington & Chelsea Inspection number 833195 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 June 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. He lives in Kensington, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The childminder works Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, and operates all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder works with his wife, who is also a registered 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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Telephone number

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