Aylburton Church of England Primary School

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Unique reference number 115610 Inspection date 16/09/2008 Inspector Lara Hickson / Stephanie Graves

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Type of setting Childminder This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration whichever is the later, which require Ofsted or the provider to take action in Annex C.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the childminding

The childminder has been a registered childminder for 18 years. She lives with her husband and adult daughter in a four bedroomed, semi-detached house in Bexley. The house is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac within walking distance of many local amenities such as local shops, parks and is served by good transport links. Minded children have access to the whole of the downstairs area which includes the lounge, conservatory, playroom and toilet. The first floor is only used for sleeping purposes. There is a large, fully enclosed garden (gated) with car parking space.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare register. She is registered to look after six children under eight years and is currently looking after three children in the Early Years Foundation Stage age range.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder promotes all aspects of children's welfare and development very well. She demonstrates a good knowledge of individual needs and characters and her warm, caring approach enables children to settle into her family home with ease. Children's safety is enhanced through effective risk assessments that the childminder has in place to minimise hazards. The childminder enables children to play and explore independently whilst ensuring that they are appropriately supervised. Children make good progress in all areas of learning because the childminder provides an extensive range of activities and resources to promote this. Children enjoy lots of opportunities for child initiated free play as well as some adult led activities. Effective relationships have been established with parents and other professionals delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage feedback regarding progress and development is exchanged regularly.

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 extend the methods for gaining starting points to ensure sufficient information is gained on children's stages of development.

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provision

The childminder has effective procedures in place to ensure children's safety within her setting. She completes regular risk assessments to ensure that the home and garden areas are safe and suitable for minded children. Each outing is evaluated comprehensively and risks identified. The childminder records information on all visitors to her setting and ensures that all adults having access to children have been suitably vetted. An emergency plan is in place and fire drills are completed regularly to ensure all children are aware of the procedure and can evacuate from This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 the setting safely if the situation arises. The childminder has a fire safety report in place and adheres to advice from the fire service regarding fire safety. All appropriate equipment is in place in the home to minimise hazards.

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provision

The childminder has a number of policies and procedures in place to underpin her childminding practices and generally these reflect current legislation. The childminder demonstrates a very good understanding of safeguarding procedures and of the referral process with regards to abuse and neglect. The childminder's paperwork is well organised and children's records are very well maintained.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude towards on-going training and personal development. She has systems in place for evaluating her provision, making improvements and changes as required.

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provision

The childminder has developed good relationships with parents and ensures that they are fully informed of their child's day through verbal feedback upon collection. She also shares observations regarding children's progress and development and has recently received the tracker books which she plans to make these accessible to parents.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are supported well by the childminder who understands how they play, learn and develop. The childminder plans activities to extend the children's individual development and this is in full consultation with parents. Children benefit immensely from the childminder's interaction and encouragement in their play activities. She gets down to their level and provides an extensive range of resources to enhance their learning and development in all areas. The childminder discusses aspects of children's starting points verbally with their parents and uses these as well as her own observations to plan for the next stages of learning. However, currently the methods for gaining starting points do not fully cover all aspects of children's learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has established very good relationship with the local nursery and organises activities within her setting which compliment current themes being enjoyed at nursery. The childminder allows children lots of opportunities for free play and develops children's independence and choice. She plans a range of adult led and child initiated activities and allows new children to find their way and discover the different toys and resources within her home environment. The childminder demonstrates a positive approach towards adapting activities to ensure that all children can participate. She effectively promotes inclusive practice within her setting. For example, individual needs are met well and resources and activities are available depicting diversity and encouraging children to respect each other's different backgrounds.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy and settled within the childminder's warm, comfortable homely setting. Interaction with the children is very good and the childminder demonstrates an excellent awareness of their needs and characters even those who have only been attending for a short period of time. Age and stage appropriate behavioural This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 management strategies are in place to encourage children to behave well and the childminder encourages sharing and taking turns. Praise and encouragement is used effectively to foster positive behaviour.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's health is promoted well. Children are provided with a healthy, well balanced diet and are able to help themselves to fresh fruit throughout the day as bowls of bananas, apples, pears and oranges are available on a table at the children's height. All individual needs are recorded on child record forms and include all required information. The childminder encourages children to be healthy and to adopt healthy lifestyles. Children are encouraged to develop good personal hygiene routines, for example they wash their hands before meals and brush their teeth after lunch. Accident and medication records are maintained appropriately and an effective sick child policy prevents the spread of infection within the setting.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Safety within the setting is given good priority which ensures that potential risks to children are effectively minimised. Children's safety is further promoted as the childminder ensures that they are kept within safe boundaries in the setting. The outdoor play area containing large apparatus has a soft safety surface. Excellent supervision throughout inspection ensures children's safety.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

All required records are in place and stored confidentially. An accurate record of children's attendance is in place and contain clear times of arrival and departure. The certificate of registration is displayed. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

How well does the provision promote inclusive practice? Good The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement. Good

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? Satisfactory

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? Good

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? Good How well are children helped to be healthy? Good How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? Good How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? Good

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being? Good

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Met This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

This section of the report includes details of any complaint/s made to Ofsted when:  we took action for the provider to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  we asked the provider to take action in order to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  the provider had already taken any necessary action to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register.

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

We will not report on any complaint where the provider met the requirements of the Early Years Register or did not require any action by Ofsted or the registered provider.

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Detail of the complaint/s

There have been no complaints made to Ofsted since the last inspection.

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Detail of the complaint/s

The provider is required to keep a record of complaints made by parents, which they can see on request. The complaints record may contain complaints other than those made to Ofsted.

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