Childminder EY443646

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 October 2016 30 November 2012

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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

 The childminder has failed to supply Ofsted with the required information to check the suitability of all for persons aged over 16 years living at the premises.  The childminder does not always successfully help some children to maintain attention during activities and experiences.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides a safe and stimulating environment for children to play and explore. Children have access to a wide range of toys and resources. This enables them to make choices in their play and build on their skills.  The childminder is knowledgeable about the different ways children learn. He is particularly focused on encouraging children to explore the world around them. Children enjoy being active outdoors and are motivated learners.  Children are reassured by the calm and nurturing nature of the childminder. Children settle well and show they feel safe and happy. They develop strong relationships with adults and other children.  The childminder implements a good range of policies and procedures to help him run the provision effectively. He shares them with parents to ensure that parents know and understand the childminder's expectations when they first start in his provision. This

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It has the following strengths

means that children benefit from continuity in their care and learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure that Ofsted is supplied with the required information to check the suitability of all those living on the premises in a timely way. 10/10/2016

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 focus more closely on helping children to concentrate and follow through with their ideas so they can work things out for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed children's learning with the childminder following on from the observation of an activity.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding and observed activities, speaking to children at appropriate times while they played.  The inspector looked at children's developmental records, planning documentation and a range of other documents, including policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of adults living at the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder has obtained a Disclosure and Barring Services check for the member of his family. However, he has failed to ensure that Ofsted are supplied with the relevant information to complete the suitability checks required for persons living on the premises who have reached the age of 16. Although, he fully understands his responsibility for ensuring that children are always supervised. The childminder is familiar with the Local Safeguarding Children Board's policies and procedures. He knows his responsibilities in responding to any concerns he may have about children's welfare. The childminder works closely with his co-childminder and reflects on his practice to make continual improvements. He understands his role in working together with other settings children attend to further support their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has achieved a level 3 qualification since his last inspection. He regularly liaises with other childcare professionals. This helps to deepen his knowledge and has a positive impact on the quality of the learning opportunities he provides for children. The childminder is familiar with using observation to track the progress children make in their learning and development. Children are encouraged to explore and to follow their interests. They enjoy searching for mini-beasts outdoors. Children develop their understanding of the world as they observe a spider through a magnifying glass. They confidently use language to describe what they see and share what they already know. However, the childminder is not yet skilled in always helping children to maintain their interest, in order to deepen their thinking. As a result, children sometimes stop trying and move on to another activity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows how to keep children safe. Documentation regarding children's attendance and any accidents are maintained, as required. The childminder gently helps toddlers to refocus their attention, so that they learn to take responsibility for their own behaviour in different situations. Children are beginning to develop an understanding of the childminder's rules and how to follow them. He teaches children to share and take turns. Children learn to use their manners and follow rules to say please and thank you, when appropriate. The childminder provides a rich and stimulating environment for children to play and learn in. They develop good independence skills and often initiate their own play activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, active learners, who have fun while they learn. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, both in the setting and when they move on to nursery or school. Children learn to attend to their personal needs and develop confidence in their abilities. Their early literacy skills are supported as they see print in the environment and have opportunities to make purposeful marks with chalks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443646 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 1060055 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Burntwood, Staffordshire. He works with another registered childminder. The provision operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is able to provide funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. He holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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