Boothferry Middle School

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Unique reference number 129315 Inspection date 22/12/2008 Inspector Tina Kelly

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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 2001. She lives in Welwyn Garden City in Hertfordshire with her husband and two children aged six and nine years. The whole house is used for childminding, all areas are fully accessible. There is a downstairs cloakroom. The children have easy access to the secure garden for outside play. The family has two cats.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the voluntary and compulsory part of the Childcare Register to provide care for a maximum of five children under the age of eight years at any one time. She is currently minding five children part-time, in the early years age group and one child aged over five years.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder provides effectively for all children in her setting. Children's welfare is of high priority and she ensures all children are valued and included. She is well-organised and promotes children's learning in a range of situations. Children enjoy a range of play opportunities in a welcoming environment. The childminder is very aware of the strengths and weaknesses of her practice, she is proactive in monitoring and assessing her ability to maintain continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop systems for planning activities that meet the childrens individual learning needs using observations of their development to progress their learning  ensure the risk assessment is relevant to the new layout of the kitchen area and garden.

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provision

The leadership and management is very effective. The family home is fully accessible and welcoming. Children's independence is fully promoted as they are able to access resources and make decisions about their play. The children's safety is of high priority, the new areas created by the recent extension are well managed with appropriate safety measures in place, but they are not identified on the current risk assessment process.

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provision

The childminder is proactive in assessing and evaluating her practice and the impact it has on the children she cares for. She completes the self evaluation form with great detail and is aware of her strengths and weaknesses and how she can improve her practice and opportunities for the children in her care. The childminder keeps comprehensive records, policies and procedures that contribute This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 to the well-being of the children and for the smooth running of the childminding arrangements. Systems for safeguarding children are clearly documented and understood. The childminder has several long standing arrangements for siblings, she has developed good relationships with parents and shares information personally at the end of each day. Parents are kept well informed about the day- to-day routines. Laminated detail of the menus, activities and simple health care

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provision

routines are on display around the home for both parents and the older children to refer to.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder is working with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) but is aware that the planning and observations that she has in place are not fully linked to the early learning goals. They do not show how individual children learn and are not based on the children's interests and individual achievements. The newly introduced scrap books show that children take part in a wide range of activities both in the home and out in the community. The photographs and children's work demonstrate the varied and interesting activities and resources that are made available to them. Children are frequently taken out to the park and play areas in their local community. At this time the childminder discusses both personal and road safety issues ensuring the children have simple instructions to follow that are clear and have meaning to the various ages present.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are chatty and confident. They are fully supported by the childminder who promotes all areas of their learning by asking appropriate questions and introducing children to new activities. Throughout the dough activity the childminder and children discuss the shapes of the dough and how the different pieces can fit together. The children take great delight in developing their imaginative ideas with the dough and a good selection of utensils and stamps. They are skilled in pressing out different shapes that add to the creative ideas of the insects and creatures that are further developed with the addition of faces, wings, feet, antennae and other body parts. Children can explain what they are creating and how the creatures can move and fly.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are well supported and are encouraged to be independent with a growing sense of self confidence. The are provided with a wide range of play and planned activities that promote all aspects of their early learning skills. These experiences form a sound basis for their future learning. 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 registration/ the last inspection that has required the provider to take any actions.

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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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