Wright, Christopher Norman

Inspection date 12 July 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Not Applicable

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This provision is good

n The childminder is very well organised. He has a good understanding of his key responsibilities. He makes effective use of a range of records and documents that support his practice. Children's continued development, safety and welfare are promoted. n The childminder's home is clean, tidy and secure. He conducts routine risk assessments to ensure the environment, indoors and outside, is free from hazards. This helps to keep children safe. n The childminder has a lovely rapport with the children. He is warm, friendly and fun. Children settle quickly at the setting and form close bonds with the childminder. n The childminder is firm but fair. He has simple house rules and gently reminds children of what is expected. Children listen to the childminder and follow direction with ease. They really enjoy helping with small tasks, such as laying the table and serving the tea. n The childminder provides activities that promote different aspects of children's learning.

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This provision is good

He plans experiences that help to continually extend children's knowledge and skills. Children have fun and enjoy attending. They are inquisitive and highly motivated to explore the resources available. n The childminder works closely in partnership with parents. He liaises with them and shares information using a variety of strategies, including recently holding an open event for them at his home. Parents comment that the childminder is great, he communicates well, and their children love attending. n The childminder does not consistently provide children with enough opportunities to learn more about people, places and the community beyond their own experiences. n The childminder does not routinely share two-way information about children's care and development with other settings children attend. There is scope to strengthen partnerships with the local school to foster excellent continuity.

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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

n provide more opportunities for children to find out about and explore people, places and the community beyond their own experiences n strengthen partnerships with the local school and share more two-way information about children's care and development to foster excellent continuity between the setting and other settings children attend.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed children engaging in a range of activities indoors and outside. She also conducted a joint observation of a planned activity with the childminder. n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and held discussions with the childminder. n The inspector looked at policies and procedures and other available records and documents. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children and took account of the views of parents through discussions held and through written evidence provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is passionate about his role. He conducts research, networks with the local authority and accesses training to help continually build on his skills. This has a positive impact on the service he provides. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder always maintains the adult-to-child ratios and he ensures children are well supervised at the setting. He manages any unavoidable accidents appropriately and utilises his paediatric first-aid knowledge efficiently, as required. The childminder has a strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and guidance. He has detailed knowledge of the different indicators of child abuse, neglect and potential radicalisation. He knows how to promptly manage concerns. Self-evaluation is in place. The childminder reflects closely on the setting. He is ambitious and has a clear action plan in place to help develop aspects of the setting further. Overall, this helps him to achieve good standards.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children routinely and can identify their current stage of development. He has a sound understanding of the key next steps in their learning. The childminder interacts with children very well. He encourages them to communicate. He asks them questions and talks to them throughout their time with him. This helps to further their listening and speaking skills. Children delight in playing mathematical games that require them to take turns. The childminder supports them to solve simple problems involving counting, identifying numbers, and sorting and grouping items. Children also enjoy drawing and colouring. The childminder encourages them to select the resources they want to use and to express their creativity. The childminder monitors his practice. He reviews the quality of the experiences he provides and children's level of engagement in activities. The childminder is knowledgeable about how to support children with

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

additional needs. He makes reasonable adjustments to his practice. For example, he adapts the routine and activities as required, to ensure they benefit from suitable support. This helps all children to continually progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gets to know children well. He is sensitive to their routines, care needs and individual personalities. Children are well cared for. They are very comfortable and content in the childminder's care. Children are confident to attend the setting. They are also fairly independent in managing their own needs. The childminder helps children to develop an understanding of the importance of a healthy lifestyle. He provides children with nutritionally balanced meals and talks to them about the benefits of eating well. The childminder promotes cleanliness in the setting. He continually reminds children to wash their hands after toileting and before eating, offering support as needed. The childminder encourages fresh air and exercise. Children enjoy playing ball games in the garden. The childminder respects the children's voice in the setting. He talks to them about their experiences at the setting. He actively encourages them to get involved in

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

different aspects of the setting, such as menu planning for the week ahead. This helps to boost their self-esteem.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543717 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10090361 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 4 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Bromsgrove. He operates from 7am until 9am and from 3pm until 6.30pm during term time, Monday to Friday.

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Registers

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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