Backwell School

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Unique reference number 132005 Inspection date 10/08/2009 Inspector Helen Deegan

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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 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 for over 20 years. She lives with her family in New Malden in the London Borough of Kingston-upon-Thames. She works with her husband who is a co-childminder.

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Description of the childminding

The premises is within walking distance of New Malden High Street and the main line railway station. Children are cared for in a purpose built playroom, breakfast room and lounge. The upstairs bedrooms are only used for sleeping. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play at the front and back of the house. The back garden has a swimming pool which children can use; children must be supervised by the childminders at all times when playing in this area.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is currently registered to care for a maximum of four children when working on her own. Of these three may be in the early years age range. When working with her husband they are jointly registered to care for a maximum of six children in the early years age range. There are currently 10 children on roll. All attend part time.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. She regularly attends local toddler groups and parks.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is satisfactory. The childminder and her co- worker provide a happy, welcoming environment. However, they do not plan for individual learning needs to ensure that a sufficiently stimulating and challenging environment is provided for all children. She provides an inclusive setting in which children who have learning difficulties and/or disabilities are well supported. The childminder and her co-worker do not evaluate their practice to enable them to continuously improve their provision.

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further?

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

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further?

 evaluate the provision and use the information to target areas for development  develop knowledge and understanding of behaviour management. To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 develop knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (Organisation) 09/09/2009  devise a complaints procedure and ensure that it is available to parents (Safeguarding and welfare) 09/09/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder has a poor understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She provides a range of activities which promote all areas of children's learning and development but does not plan or provide for children's individual learning needs. She does not evaluate her provision to identify areas for development and does not attend ongoing training to update and improve her knowledge of current childcare issues.

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provision

Most of the required record keeping documentation is in place and maintained up to date. However, the childminder has not produced a complaints policy and this is a breach of the regulations. The childminder and her co-worker are suitably vetted and she understands her responsibilities with regard to safeguarding. This ensures that children's safety is suitably protected.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. A good range of activities are available to the children, with a different selection being set out for them to access independently each day. This helps children to make choices and access play independently. Some of the resources provide positive reflection of different race, culture and disability so that children gain positive messages about diversity as they play. The childminder sits with the children at the activities, joining in and chatting to them as they play. Children use their imagination as they paint, dress up and play with small world equipment. They develop their physical skills as they play on the slide, see-saw, ride on wheeled toys and swim in the childminder's pool. They enjoy looking at books independently and with the childminder, who regularly reads stories to them. Children learn about colours and counting as the childminder gives them a bag and asks them to fill it with objects of a particular

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

colour. They then empty the bag and count the objects together. The childminder does not use her knowledge of the children's development to plan for the next steps in their learning. She does not request information from parents about children's developmental starting points which would enable her to fully meet their needs when they first start with her.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder provides good support for children who have learning difficulties and/or disabilities. She works closely with parents and other professionals to ensure that her practice complements theirs and the children are supported to achieve their planned targets. Verbal feedback is provided daily for parents to inform them about how their children have been. Children behave well because the childminder talks positively to them and praises their efforts as they play. She uses some appropriate methods of behaviour management such as explanation but also uses a naughty chair, which could have a detrimental effect on children's self-esteem.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder's practice helps to minimise cross infection and encourages This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children to learn good hygiene routines. Parents are asked to keep ill or infectious children away from the setting so that the spread of infection is minimised. Children's safety is promoted because the childminder maintains safety within her premises and has a current first aid certificate. She has a clear understanding of her responsibilities with regard to child protection. This helps to ensure that children's welfare is appropriately safeguarded. 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? 3 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? 3 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 3 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

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