Therese Lord Independent School

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Unique reference number 136165 Inspection date 15/10/2008 Inspector Barbara Walters

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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 1994. She lives with her husband and four adult children in Mangotsfield, Bristol. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding and two upstairs bedrooms for sleeping. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder also attends the local childminding groups and takes children to soft play centres and the local park. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time. There are currently five children attending on a part-time and full-time basis who are within the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder also cares for children over eight years of age. This includes part-time and out of school placements. She also provides care during school term times and holidays. The childminder travels to the local school to take and collect children. The childminder is a member of an approved childminding network and is currently in receipt of funding for nursery education. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder supports children well and is knowledgeable and sensitive to their individual needs. Children make satisfactory progress in their learning and development and are actively occupied. The childminder provides a balanced programme of home based and community activities to promote the needs of pre- school children and they respond well to the familiar routines. The childminder continues to evaluate her setting with the support of the network coordinator.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop observation and assessment of children's individual achievements in order to help them make continuous progress towards the early learning goals  further develop planning to provide a broad and balanced curricculum for all children to ensure that all aspects of learning are given sufficient emphasis  further develop a written risk assessment which identifies all aspects of the environment and when children are taken on outings

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provision

The childminder takes the opportunity to attend relevant training to improve her knowledge. She has developed her own policies and procedures so they are unique to her setting. The childminder provides clear records so that she has appropriate This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 information to enable her to meet the children's needs. Although the recommendation from the last inspection has not been addressed, some areas of improvement have been implemented, for example, the outdoor area has been organised so that children can make better use of the garden and the toy catalogue helps children have a greater access of choice of toys and activities.

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provision

Parents are informed about their children's achievements and welfare through daily discussions and information displayed in the childminder's porch. The childminder's gives parents a copy of her prospectus and the Early Years Foundation Stage framework to help them understand her role in developing children's skills. The childminder has developed a permission form for parents to seek information from others who deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage framework to ensure children's continuity of learning and care. The childminder's safeguarding policies ensure that children's welfare is promoted, for example, effective procedures are in place for sick children. The childminder has begun to develop a full risk assessment of the premises, but not all aspects of the home and garden have been considered and it does not take into account when children are taken on outings.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The welfare of children is well promoted by the childminder, who ensures that all adults who have contact with minded children are suitable to do so. The childminder ensures children's safety when travelling in the car by having routines in place to keep children safe. For example, older children will wait in the porch while the childminder straps the younger children in the car. The childminder makes daily checks on her home before children arrive to make sure it is safe. Children develop a good understanding of personal hygiene from an early age and are able to explain that they need to wash their hands "because of germs". Children enjoy their meals which appeal to them and ask for second helpings. The childminder ensures that children have meals they enjoy as well as opportunities to try new foods.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Good behaviour is well managed to create a relaxed and secure atmosphere for the children. Children develop their understanding of responsible behaviour by helping to fetch their Wellingtons and sitting at the table nicely so they are a good example for the younger children. The childminder provides a wide and exciting range of safe and stimulating toys and play opportunities for the children to enjoy. They can choose from an impressive range of good quality books, and from the toys which are either stored on shelving or displayed in the toy catalogue. Daily outdoor experiences, such as play in the garden and visits to the park or walks, ensure children have time in the fresh air to keep them healthy.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy a range of experiences. The daily routine includes regular visits to the childminding groups where children socialise with other adults and children. Children express themselves well as the childminder engages them in conversation and they are occupied and interested, for example, children go on a bug hunt in the garden and discover the different insects through the magnifying glass. They begin to use simple mathematics by comparing the number of conkers they found in the park and count the number of poppers on their clothes. Children enjoy participating in singing and join in the actions with the childminder whilst watching their favourite This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 TV programme. The childminder has begun to develop observations of children's progress although daily planning is not linked to the early learning goals. This means children's individual learning progress is not clearly planned for and does not

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

ensure children have a consistent range of balanced experiences and play opportunities. 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. Satisfactory

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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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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How well are children safeguarded? Satisfactory

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? Satisfactory 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? Satisfactory

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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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