Edward Peake CofE VC School

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Unique reference number 109694 Inspection date 04/03/2009 Inspector Christine Coram

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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 lives with her husband, her teenaged son and foster son in a residential area of Poole. The childminder’s home is a bungalow that has been adapted for wheelchair access. The whole of the childminder’s home, other than the loft extension, is used for childminding. The family have a small dog as a pet. The childminder collects children from the local pre-schools or nurseries and attends several toddler groups on a regular basis.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding four children in this age group. She is also able to care for children aged over five years to 11 years. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is good. The children are happy and secure in the care of the childminder. They enjoy the calm environment that she creates and benefit from the relaxed but very effective learning. They make good progress from their starting points. Each child is supremely valued as an individual and all the activities revolve around their interests and needs. The childminder is committed to improving her practice and continuing to provide the best care and education that she can.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop the assessments of children in the early years age range and develop knowledge and confidence in this area

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further?

To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 maintain an up to date daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance (Documentation)(Also applies to both parts of the Childcare register) 04/03/2009

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provision

The childminder is well organised, confident and calm in her work. She makes sure that all the resources she needs are available. She works effectively with other childminders to promote the children’s development and her own knowledge and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 skills. She successfully evaluates her practice and plans improvements that enhance the opportunities for the children. Clear policies and procedures are available and demonstrate her professional approach to childcare. She maintains the required records, although her record of attendance is not currently clear or sufficiently accurate.

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provision

The childminder works with, and supports the parents with exceptional care and has a particular ethos of partnership with them. She holds discussions with them on a very regular basis and this supplements the exchange of information through communication books. She has an inclusive attitude towards the families and liaises closely with other settings that the children attend. She gives the parents the opportunity to take the assessment records of their child home to read and she encourages them to make their comments so that they are an integral part of the process. Parents value the support that they receive and are delighted with the progress that their children make.

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provision

The childminder protects children through her clear understanding of making suitable checks for adults who have contact with them. She also undertakes effective risk assessments to ensure that she reduces hazards to children to a minimum. She routinely meets the needs of all the children and their health and well-being are fostered throughout the day.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children make good progress in their learning and development because the childminder has successful methods to assess their progress in all areas of learning. She uses the information to create plans to focus her work, and each child’s needs are taken into account. However, the childminder lacks confidence in the areas of learning and this potentially impacts on how effective the system is. She supports the children well in their activities, initiating activities that engage and excite them, and balancing these with child-led play. For example, children have a good choice of resources and when they choose an activity, she works with them and extends the play to provide challenges that are appropriate to the individual children. She is skilled at adapting a single activity to children of different abilities and stages of development.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are confident and developing friendships with each other. For example, a one year old shouts out the name of another child when the door bell rings and rushes to greet her friend. They respond to the encouragement to resolve problems for themselves and show pleasure and pride in their achievements. They talk freely to adults and their peers. The one year old babbles, but is developing many recognisable words. The three year old is developing confidence in expressing ideas and needs with the support of the childminder.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children benefit from the wonderfully inclusive environment and attitude of the childminder. They learn about ways of life that are not previously within their experience. They benefit from images that positively represent people from other cultures and gain an extremely positive understanding of disability. They also learn to be sociable and the childminder places a high emphasis on this. Children behave This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 well and those with particular difficulties are given very effective, calm support and plenty of helpful encouragement.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder efficiently promotes children’s health and safety. They learn about ways to keep themselves safe through reminders and careful explanations. They make healthy choices about what they eat and are encouraged to maintain their own hygiene through hand washing, for example. They benefit from fresh air and exercise as they go on regular outings. Children are excited by the activities offered and enjoy their day at the childminder’s house. They are learning skills that will benefit them into the future such as social skills and problem solving, and an enthusiasm for a wide variety of experiences. 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? 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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 maintain an up to date daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance (Records to be kept)(Also applies to the Early Years Register and the voluntary part of the Childcare register) 04/03/2009

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 maintain an up to date daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance (Records to be kept)(Also applies to the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare register) 04/03/2009 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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