New Holland Church of England and Methodist Primary School

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Unique reference number 118023 Inspection date 16/04/2009 Inspector Kim Mundy

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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 1993. She works from her home with her daughter who is also a registered childminder. The whole of the premises including an outside play room are solely used for childminding purposes. Access to the premises is via one front door step. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The family have a cat. The childminder walks and drives to local schools to take and collect children. She attends the local parent and toddler group.

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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 three children under five and two children over five before/after school. When working with another childminder, together they may care for up to 12 children at any one time. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The quality of the provision is outstanding. Children settle exceptionally well and are very happy, confident and eager to learn. The provision for their safety and welfare is exemplary. Highly effective systems for self-evaluation lead to continuous improvement in the childminder's service. Links with parents and school teachers are excellent and contribute significantly to meeting the children's individual needs and high achievement.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 continue to develop opportunities for parents to be involved in their children's learning and setting future targets.

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provision

All children are made to feel extremely and equally welcome, and each child is highly valued as an individual. The home is very clean, spacious and maintained to a high standard. Learning resources are of high quality and are readily accessible to the childminder and children. The childminder's comprehensive policies and procedures underpin the wonderful service the children receive. Arrangements for safeguarding children are robust, regularly reviewed and well managed. Effective procedures are in place for identifying any child at risk and the childminder is aware of the appropriate agencies to contact should any issues arise. Children's safety is paramount. Daily risk assessments are carried out for the premises and every outing. Smoke alarm checks and fire drills are meticulously recorded. Children’s health and well-being are positively promoted and required This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

documentation supports the very good practice in place.

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provision

The childminder has excellent systems in place to monitor the effectiveness of her provision through self-evaluation, parent questionnaires, working with early years advisors and talking to the children. She is extremely keen to continue developing her knowledge and skills by attending many training courses to benefit the children, for instance, extending activities for older children.

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provision

Partnership with parents and carers is excellent. Children's emotional well-being is nurtured as the childminder requires parents to settle their children until they are happy to be left in her care. Children benefit from very close communication systems between parents, carers, school teachers and the childminder. Parents are thrilled with the very informative information they receive about their child's developmental progress. This is supported by a wealth of photographic evidence and samples of their art work and early writing. Parental feedback shows that parents greatly value the care offered by the childminder. The childminder is keen to continue to develop parents' opportunities to be involved in their child's learning. Parents hold the childminder in extremely high regard 'My child is a well- developed child and on starting nursery was further ahead than other children thanks to the care and development given by the childminder'.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has a very good knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop and she uses this to plan exciting activities for the children. Children are encouraged to be keen and curious learners. Younger children follow their individual daily routine, seek comfort and cuddles as they wake up, and through using gestures make their needs known. They are learning through using their senses, for example, as they explore musical instruments, sand and water. Paper and pencil materials are available to enable children to practise their mark making skills. They begin to understand that print carries meaning as they observe words on posters displayed on the walls. In the garden and on trips to the park, children have opportunities to increase their physical skills as they ride tricycles, climb, slide and play a hop scotch game. They also enjoy chalking on the ground and have fun blowing bubbles.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children experience daily story times and the childminder uses finger puppets to capture their interest. They are able to respond to the world creatively and imaginatively as they paint, stick and participate in role-play, for example, dressing up as doctors and nurses. Children have excellent opportunities to recognise colours, shapes and numbers as they build with Lego bricks, stack rings and fit puzzles together. They are finding out about living things as they plant and care for cress and observe ants in the garden. Children are listened to and their communication skills are well promoted as the childminder commentates, asks questions, echoes speech and positively responds to their gestures and sounds. The celebration of festivals, such as Diwali and Christmas successfully promotes children's appreciation and understanding of the many different cultures within the local community. Children learn about difference as they discuss and use skin tone

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

crayons to draw people. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Personal hygiene routines are very well established to support children in becoming independent. The childminder wears protective clothing to promote good hygiene and prevent cross-infection when changing nappies and children use disposable hand towels. Children enjoy a range of fruit and vegetables at snack time. They have opportunities to begin to recognise their name as they help themselves to their bottles of drinking water. Wholesome midday meals and afternoon teas are prepared on the premises and children's individual dietary requirements are catered for.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's behaviour is exemplary; they demonstrate high levels of respect for each other, the childminder and other adults. Children are learning to keep safe as they tidy away their toys and talk about road safety. They are having a fantastic time as they learn through play and develop positive attitudes to learning. As a result, this prepares them well for the future. 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? 1 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? 1

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 1 How well are children helped to be healthy? 1 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 1 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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