East Halton Primary School

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Unique reference number 117736 Inspection date 10/11/2008 Inspector Caren Carpenter

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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 adult daughter in a four bedroom house within the London borough of Ealing. Access to the premises is via steps up to the front door. The ground floor of the house and a bedroom on the first floor are used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time and is currently minding two children in the early years age group. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. The childminder attends the local parent and toddler group and the local park.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children benefit from the childminders willingness and positive attitude to strive for improvement in her provision, in order to meet children's individual care and educational needs. Actions raised at the last inspection have been addressed effectively to improve provision. Inclusive practice is very well promoted because all children have their welfare needs met and achieve as well as they can, regardless of their capabilities. As a result, children are happy and settled. They make good progress in their development and are excited about learning.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop the use of children’s learning journey records as they progress towards the early learning goals.

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provision

The childminder provides a safe, secure and friendly environment for children. She ensures that all resources are appropriate to their individual ages and stage of development. The childminder understands her role and is proactive in protecting children by using her extensive knowledge of safeguarding children to ensure their welfare is promoted.

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provision

The childminder ensures the continuous improvement of her provision by assessing and recording what is being done well and what needs to be improved. For example, she now ensures that the daily attendance register includes children’s arrival and departure times promoting children’s safety. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder is enthusiastic and committed to improving her knowledge about childcare, through access to relevant training. She continues to act upon training opportunities, for example, she has attended training on the Early Years Foundation Stage and first aid. She is very keen to attend other courses to enhance children’s learning experiences and her overall practice.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and uses observations and assessments of children’s achievements well to inform the play experiences she provides for them. Children’s learning journeys are recorded but not yet used to inform planning, to ensure they continue to make steady progress towards the early earning goal, as they grow and develop.

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provision

The childminder organises her home and play resources very well to encourage children’s independence. For example, children choose from an exciting and stimulating range of toys that are presented within their reach, promoting their self-help skills.

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provision

The childminder has positive relationships with children and their parents. She keeps them well informed about their children’s learning, development and care needs. Parents are invited to contribute what they know about their children’s individual needs and interest. This enables the childminder to provide appropriate support to ensure continuity of care and learning. In addition, the childminder ensures that all children have equal access to all resources regardless of their gender. She helps children learn about similarities and differences through festival celebrations and simple discussions about the wider world.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are well supported within the childminder’s home, where they enjoy their play and learning. As a result, they are settled and confident in her care. The childminder creates a secure and welcoming home for the children. She has a written risk assessment in place and minimises potential risk by checking her home daily and assessing risks to children when they are outside of the home.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The learning environment is very well organised and ensures a balanced of adult- led and child-initiated activities which increases children’s self-esteem and confidence. The childminder plans the day ensuring that the activities meet each child’s individual needs. Planning is in its infancy and is being developed to enhance the already existing good practice. Through written observations and photographs, the childminder identifies each child’s attainments and identify children's next steps in their learning. These are shared with parents to enable them to continue children's development at home.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are busy and curious and enjoy investigating and exploring the wide range of play resources that are available to them. They enjoy listening to a variety of stories and engage enthusiastically with the childminder, carefully turning the pages of the story books and pointing out familiar pictures.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy healthy and nutritious meals and snacks. The childminder plans a This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 weekly menu which is shared with parents to ensure they are kept well informed. In addition, the childminder ensures all children have drinking water readily available for them at all times.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are well behaved. They receive appropriate care, support and praise at every opportunity, which increases their overall well-being and promotes a sense of trust. For example, they say please and thank-you and know the boundaries for expected behaviour set by the childminder. 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 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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