Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School

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Unique reference number 117397 Inspection date 17/10/2008 Inspector Janet Butlin

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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 registered since 1991. She lives with her husband and two children in a semi-detached house in Plympton, a residential suburb of Plymouth. The lounge and family room are used for childminding and there is an enclosed garden to the rear of the property. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register to care for up to six children under the age of eight years, of whom three may be in the early years age range. There are currently four children enrolled. The family has a variety of pets comprising two cats, four guinea pigs and two rabbits. The dwelling is in walking distance of schools, parks and pre-schools.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are happy and well cared for by the childminder and enjoy the activities she plans for them. However, she is still developing her understanding of how activities support the learning and development requirements. Activities generally match children's individual needs and the environment is welcoming to all. Working more closely with parents and other providers is an area for development. The childminder has not yet established a helpful system of self-evaluation to identify areas for development, for example improving record keeping, but has sound capacity to improve.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop ways of communicating with parents and other agencies and providers in order to support assessment and planning for all children's learning and development  develop knowledge and understanding of the learning development requirements and how to use assessments to plan for children's individual progression based on what they already know and can do  improve documentation to ensure it is sufficiently detailed and maintains confidentiality

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provision

All actions raised at the last inspection have been met and the childminder has also addressed other areas identified for improvement. However, some aspects of record keeping require continued improvement to ensure they are sufficiently detailed and maintain confidentiality. The childminder has attended courses to support her understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage, and strengthening this understanding to support her practice is an area to develop.

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provision

Parents have daily discussions with the childminder and are encouraged to share This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 what they know about their child. Some parents view a daily diary, but these are not kept for all children. The means of sharing information about achievements and progress is not fully effective in helping parents to be involved in children's learning and development. The system of working with other providers is also yet to be developed.

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provision

The childminder organises her practice effectively to ensure children's safety. She conducts risk assessments and ensures that fire safety equipment is installed correctly and is working. She has up-to-date guidance to help her in the event of having a child protection concern.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy their time with the childminder and are constantly engaged and absorbed in their activities. The childminder supports the language development of young children as she encourages them to describe what they are doing, repeating and reinforcing their early attempts at words. Children roll and manipulate plasticine and the childminder encourages them to sustain their thinking by counting and describing the colour of the balls they are making. They establish imaginative role play and the childminder becomes involved in their play to support their enjoyment. She plans the activities she will provide in a spontaneous, informal manner and these are generally matched to children's individual interests. Planning activities to build on what children already know and can do is an area the childminder has not yet fully developed. The means of involving parents and other providers as partners in planning for children's progression is another area the childminder has yet to fully

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy outings to local toddler groups and go on walks in the fresh air. They eat healthy snacks of fruit and the childminder ensures that packed lunches brought from home are appropriately stored. All necessary consents are now in place to enable the childminder to respond appropriately if a child becomes unwell or has an accident. She also holds a recent first aid qualification. The childminder has undertaken thorough risk assessments on her home and is aware of hazards. For example, the children do not currently play in the rear garden while the excavation works are going on and cannot access the kitchen. Children are well behaved and respond well to the childminder's constant attention. They develop skills for the future as they learn to share and co-operate with their playmates. 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? Satisfactory 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? Satisfactory

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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? Satisfactory How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? Satisfactory How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? Satisfactory

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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 registration or 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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