Rushwick CofE Primary School

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Unique reference number 149476 Inspection date 16/09/2008 Inspector Alison Reeves

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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 registered in 1998. She lives with her husband and four of her five children aged between five and 18 years in Royston. Most of the ground floor and part of the first floor of the childminder’s house is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play, including a fenced pond. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. She attends the local toddler group and a number of parks and open play spaces. The childminder has some caged birds.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and Childcare Register to provide care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time. She is currently minding three children in the early years age group at different times of the week. When working with an assistant at the setting, she may care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time. The childminder supports children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder provides effectively for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Each child is recognised as an individual thus promoting inclusive practice. Close relationships with parents supports children's care play and learning, ensuring their specific needs are met. Children make good relationships with the childminder, other family members and other minded children.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The well-organised setting supports children in their ability to participate in a variety of worthwhile activities. The childminder has a sound understanding of the EYFS and plans informally for children, but the next steps are not yet recorded.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the observation and assessment methods to show how children are making progress and ensure observations are used to influence planning.

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provision

Children's welfare, care and safety are promoted because the childminder keeps her professional skills up to date, for example, by attending training on safeguarding and on the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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provision

Appropriate records are well maintained and along with clear policies are used to provide individual care for children. Parents are given plenty of useful information by the childminder about her service during initial discussions and settling visits. They are encouraged to share information about their children and the childminder This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 uses this effectively to plan for children's individual learning and care. Children's achievements are noted and recorded in photographs, which are shared with parents; this along with daily discussions helps parents continue to support children's learning in the home.

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provision

Children are safeguarded because the childminder has a clear understanding of the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures and the action to be taken in the event of any concerns. Vetting procedures on all adult members of the household ensure all are suitable to have contact with young children and this provides reassurance to parents. Daily risk assessments of all the areas used by children ensures safety measures are in place and that suitable equipment and resources are in good condition.

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provision

Systems to monitor and evaluate the provision have been informal, focussing on discussions with parents and the childminder's assistant. Where areas for improvement have been identified steps are taken to improve practice provision. For example, formalising the risk assessment to demonstrate clearly the monitoring of safety for children.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's learning, development and welfare are promoted very effectively by the childminder who supports them in keeping healthy and safe. They are physically active indoors and outside and are offered varied, nutritionally-balanced meals and snacks. Children talk confidently about wearing seatbelts in the car to keep themselves safe and understand how to tidy up toys to reduce the risk of tripping.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

A well-organised environment provides children with safe areas where they can access a range of interesting resources easily and enjoy participating in many varied and exciting activities that meet their individual needs.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are valued as individuals and their own interests and preferences are known and respected by those who care for them. From discussions with parents the childminder is able to plan and provide suitable activities based on children's starting points, supporting their acquisition of further skills. For example, during creative play they use fingers and hands to print along with small tools, such as brushes and patterned rollers to make their pictures.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's independence and decision making is supported effectively because the childminder provides plenty of choices for children. Progress in acquiring communication, language, literacy and numeracy are supported through lots of speaking and listening and games of questioning using 'where?', 'who?' and 'what?' to encourage children's thinking. Children share books with their peers and adults. They enjoy looking at the pictures, talking about what they see and also listening attentively to adults reading to them.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Planning, observation and assessment is being developed but is not yet used to identify children's next steps for learning. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children learn about the local community and the wider world with regular outings and celebrations of a number of popular festivals from world religions. Children are praised and offered lots of encouragement, building their confidence and self- esteem. Consistent behaviour management ensures children understand what is expected of them and how to behave well. 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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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

Since the last inspection there have been no complaints made to Ofsted that required the provider or Ofsted to take any action in order to meet the National Standards.

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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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