St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

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Unique reference number 147937 Inspection date 03/11/2008 Inspector Julie Biddle

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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 was registered in 1999. She lives with her husband and school aged children in the London Borough of Harrow. The whole ground floor of the childminder’s home is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children, there are currently six children on roll. She is registered on the Early Years Register, and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder provides a warm caring environment for children. Their welfare is fostered well and children are making very good progress in their learning and development. The childminder plans appropriate learning experiences based on the children's interests and individual needs. She works effectively with parents to ensure that she gets to know the children and that they are valued and included. The childminder manages her service well, evaluative practice is effective and plans for future development are clearly identified.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop planning and assessment processes To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 ensure risk assessments include anything in which a child may come into contact with, including outings and a record maintained (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) 18/11/2008

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provision

Children's learning and enjoyment is promoted through the childminder's understanding of how to make children feel secure and confident. She focuses on providing appropriate toys and activities to enable children to make progress in their learning and development. The childminder works in partnership with parents and she is very sensitive to their needs. They are provided with a comprehensive range of policies and procedures, which underpin the childminder's practice. Parents are made to feel very welcome and they comment that they are happy with the care their child receives. The childminder seeks permission from parents for emergency medical advice and is able to deal effectively with accidents and when administering medication. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children learn how to keep safe as the childminder talks to them about staying safe when in the park and safety in the home environment. Although the

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provision

childminder completes visual checks of the home and when out, she does not conduct formal risk assessments or maintain records of these. The childminder shows a clear understanding of how to promote children's welfare and learning, both in her self evaluation and daily practices with the children. Her well written self evaluation accurately identifies her strengths and weaknesses. This has contributed to her understanding of the areas that she wishes to work on in order to improve the service she offers.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder's home is welcoming and inviting to children; she has organised her home well, enabling the children to select their own resources and activities and to explore and play happily in a safe and secure environment. The childminder communicates well with children and quickly responds to their needs. Children have a wide range of toys and equipment to play with. The children particularly like to play with cars and the childminder has used this interest to develop the children's knowledge of colours. Children are developing their independence as they select toys for themselves and are confident in asking the childminder for additional toys from the toy boxes. Their enjoyment and learning is enhanced by the childminder's involvement in their play. She spends lots of time playing with the children; they have a lot of fun as the childminder joins in with their game of drumming with cushions.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are encouraged to learn about acceptable behaviour through the calm approach which the childminder adopts. Children receive praise for their efforts and achievements, which encourages their self esteem. For example, the childminder supports children as they colour pictures, which then leads to impromptu discussions about the figures in the pictures such as butterflies.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's health is effectively promoted because the childminder takes necessary steps to prevent the spread of infection within her home and takes appropriate action when children are ill. In addition, there are frequent opportunities for children to enjoy playing outside in the childminder's garden which means children's good health is further promoted. They benefit from being offered nutritious meals and snacks. She provides food in accordance with parents' wishes and is aware of children’s dietary needs. The childminder is beginning to make appropriate observations of children and is using this information to plan future learning. Planning is flexible and allows for the children's needs, wishes and ability to make choices. 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

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is 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? 2 The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement.

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? How well are children safeguarded? 2

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 2 How well are children helped to be healthy? 2 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 2 How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being?

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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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