Freebrough Academy

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Unique reference number 136139 Inspection date 08/01/2009 Inspector Dawn Biggers

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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 1990. She lives with her husband in Patchway, Bristol. All areas of the property are used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children at any one time. There are currently three children attending who are within the Early Years age range and of this one child attends the pre-school during term-time. The childminder also offers care to a child in the later year’s age group. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She attends the local toddler group, takes children to the library and park.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children enjoy a positive and happy experience with this caring childminder due to the organisation of the day and the time she spends with them. All children are valued and respected as individuals and make good progress within their welfare and education. The childminder's knowledge, activities and resources about different cultures help children to understand the society they live in. The childminder demonstrates a commitment to improvement and good practice, through access to training and has begun to identify areas of strengths and improvements to enable planning for the future.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the planning and assessment records to support each child's learning improve processes for self evaluation and monitoring.

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provision

Children play in clean premises, confidently using a good range of toys and equipment suitable for their age and stage of development. The day is well organised to ensure children take part in appropriate activities as well as having time for meals and quieter play. Children have very positive relationships with the childminder and are included in all she offers and therefore they have fun and are well engaged. The childminder has sound, written policies and procedures which support her effective practice and these are supplied to parents. For example, children are safeguarded well as the childminder is knowledge about her role and responsibilities in regard to child protection and this is reflected in her policy. The childminder has a positive, professional approach to her role which helps lay the foundations for children's future economic well-being. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder is aware of the importance of safeguarding children. Risk assessments are effective in practice and records of these are implemented. Children learn about keeping safe as the childminder talks to the children in the home and when on outings. For example, the fire drill is regularly practised and children learn about road safety and potential hazards.

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provision

Links with parents are strong. Daily communication enables a good exchange of information to take place; ensuring parents are well informed about their child's learning and development. The childminder's flexible approach to her working hours and days ensures that children's individual needs are well met. For example, the childminder will respond to a parents change in shift patterns on the occasions this is necessary. The childminder has been proactive in beginning to develop links with other providers who deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. This ensures that children make progress and allows for continuity of care for each child. Required documentation is organised and accessible. However, self evaluation is in its infancy and therefore less well used to more effectively impact on the outcomes for children.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children progress well in all areas of learning and development. The childminder provides an interesting range of activities which cover the six areas of learning. A variety of walks and participation in outings allow children to learn about the wider world. For example, they visit Avon Valley Country Park where they learn about nature, birds, animals and plants. This also ensures that children have regular access to fresh air. Good use is made of the garden and allows the children to develop their large muscle skills as they use the trampoline, play house and equipment. Indoors they confidently manoeuvre the pushchair, large push along and ride on toys within a welcoming, relaxed and child focused environment.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children experience a good range of adult-led activities and those which they choose for themselves. The childminder takes the lead from children and is able to step back, offer encouragement as well as extend activities and incorporate learning into these well. For example, when children achieve a 24 piece puzzle a more complicated one is provided to extend their thinking, coordination and problem solving. Children are encouraged to identify colours and discussion takes place about the puzzle to encourage their interactions and awareness of the wider world. Various creative mark making resources are introduced to encourage their coordination, fine muscle skills and exploration. Children begin to develop good control of a pencil whilst drawing a person with a face. Children respond enthusiastically and talk confidently about their favourite television characters. They engage well in role play, whilst playing with the kitchen, dolls and cars,

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

stating 'I'm going to the shops to buy some chickens'. Therefore, they become independent learners.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children use language well and confident conversations take place. For example, children talk happily with the childminder and their peers about their family and a past trip, such as their visit to Father Christmas. The childminder extends children's critical thinking and vocabulary through skilful questioning and listens carefully to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 them, valuing what they have to say. The childminder knows individual children well. She uses her visual observations and good knowledge of the children to support their development. Currently there are no planning and assessment records to enable the childminder to further support each child's learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children behave well and are polite, appropriately using please and thank you, sometimes without prompting. The childminder is a positive role model communicating clearly with the children to ensure they know the boundaries. Praise and encouragement support their achievements and boosts their self- esteem. Therefore, children practise new learnt skills, for example, demonstrating how they can sit on the toilet as they remove their trousers. Children learn about keeping healthy as they enjoy a well balanced diet. Through discussion about the weather they gain awareness of their bodily needs for instance, saying 'put gloves on and coat in winter'. They do not become thirsty as drinks are always available. Effective hygiene practices promote children's health. Clear policies ensure that children who are unwell do not attend and this minimises the risk of cross infection. Information is displayed about infectious diseases to share the

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

childminder's good practices with parents. 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 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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