Brown, Micheal Andrew

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children enjoy their time in the childminder's calm and inviting home. They form strong bonds with the childminder, his co-childminder and assistant. As a result, children are happy, settled and content. Children make independent choices on what they would like to do from the wide range of toys and resources. They are confident in expressing their thoughts and ideas during play and proudly show off their creations. For example, children enjoy using small toy diggers to scoop up soil and sand and excitedly say that they have made a sandcastle. The childminder offers lots of praise and encouragement, which helps to promote children's self- esteem and self-confidence.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from daily opportunities to play and exercise in the childminder's garden. They ride on wheeled toys and tricycles and have good balance and coordination. Children learn about the natural world, such as when planting sunflower seeds and looking at different insects. They learn about different cultures and festivals through discussions, craft activities and food tasting. This helps children to develop an awareness of the diverse world they live in.

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The provision is good

Children follow good hygiene practices and develop their independence and self- care skills. They know to wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet. At mealtimes, children are encouraged to carry their plate back to the table and use a safety knife to cut fruit into pieces. The childminder talks to the children about healthy foods and how calcium in milk is good for their bones.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works alongside an assistant and his wife, who is also a registered childminder. He is caring and enthusiastic in providing an environment where children have fun and make good progress in their learning and development. n The childminder, his co-childminder and assistant have made positive changes and have successfully addressed the actions raised at the last inspection. They have completed additional training to further their skills and knowledge and have implemented a broad and well-sequenced curriculum. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder keeps parents informed on what children have been doing and where they are in their learning. Written feedback from parents is complimentary. They report that their children are always happy to attend and say that the childminder is friendly and caring. n The childminder knows the children well and has a clear picture of their learning

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need to do better?

and development. He plans enjoyable adult-led activities that focus on children's interests and next steps in learning. As a result, all children, including those with additional needs, make good progress.

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need to do better?

23 May 2023 n Children develop their fine motor skills. They enthusiastically paint with brushes and sponges with increasing control. They express their creativity as they make marks on a large sheet of paper on the garden fence. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. He provides a narrative and extends the flow of conversation during children's play. However, he does not always use skilful questioning techniques or adapt activities for the most able children to provide further challenge. n All children join in group times. Younger children enjoy singing familiar nursery rhymes with the childminder's assistant. She encourages them to express their opinions and choose what song they would like to sing. Older children take part in singing songs about letters and sounds, which helps to promote children's early literacy skills. n Children have fun as they bury toy farm animals in sand and soil. The

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need to do better?

childminder revisits prior learning to ensure that children have remembered their new knowledge and understanding. For example, he asks children if they can remember the names of animals and where foods come from, such as milk and eggs. However, he misses opportunities during activities and conversations to enhance children's early mathematical skills, such as comparing quantity and size. n The childminder, his co-childminder and assistant demonstrate a collaborative approach to help children understand what is expected of them. For example, they help children to learn the language of emotions and use effective strategies, such as a sand timer, to help children to see how long it will be until it is their turn to play with their favourite toy.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder, his co-childminder and assistant have a good understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. They know the procedures to follow if they have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder is fully aware of different areas of safeguarding, such as county lines and the 'Prevent' duty. He ensures that daily checks are carried out to identify and minimise any hazards to make sure that his home is safe for children.

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should:

n recognise when to adapt teaching to provide the most able children with enough challenge to ensure that they make the best possible progress n consider ways to promote children's early mathematical skills, for example by providing opportunities for children to learn more about comparing quantity and size.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY434781 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10252472 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 9 August 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. He operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday. On Friday, he operates from 7am to 1pm. The childminder works with a co-childminder and an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact that this has on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector spoke with the childminder's assistant, co-childminder and the children during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

23 May 2023 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

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