Manor College of Technology

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Unique reference number 111749 Inspection date 24/02/2009 Inspector Heidi Abernethy

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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 2000. She lives with her husband and three children aged 11, nine and one years old. They live in a house in Gosport, Hampshire. The childminder is close to shops, parks and schools. The whole of the childminder's home is used for childminding, although minding mostly takes place downstairs. Toileting facilities are downstairs.

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Description of the childminding

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

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Description of the childminding

The childminder collects children from the local school and attends several toddler groups on a regular basis. The family have pet rabbits and goldfish.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. The childminder is experienced and has a good knowledge about the children in her care to ensure individual needs are well met. Activities and resources provided within the environment enable children to foster an awareness of diversity within society and the wider world. The childminder has good relationships with parents and has started to develop links with other early years providers. Although there are no formal systems of self evaluation in place, the childminder is able to successfully identify strengths and weaknesses of her practice and provision.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to implement observational systems and link these to the ages and stages of the early learning goals for all areas of learning to ensure children's learning priorities are fully identified  continue to develop a two-way flow of information between other early years providers to ensure consistency with children's individual progress and learning.

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provision

The childminder ensures children's safety is of utmost importance. She has detailed risk assessments in place for her home and outings to ensure hazards are identified and minimised. Children's welfare is safeguarded well because the childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection procedures. A policy is shared with parents to ensure they are aware of the childminder's professional This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 responsibility with regard to child protection.

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provision

The childminder has addressed her past recommendation as part of the continuous improvement of her setting. She is keen to attend further Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) training to enhance her understanding of how to link observations to the early learning goals. The childminder communicates with parents to find out if they are happy with the provision she offers. She has amended the after school routine to enable children more time to relax after their busy day at school after suggestions from parents.

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provision

The childminder talks to parents each day and provides written information about children's basic care routines to support the verbal communications. Parents are given copies of the policies enabling them to refer to them within their home environment. She communicates with other early years providers about themes and general information. However, the childminder has not fully developed systems to ensure a regular two-way flow of information about children's individual progress and learning is shared. This does not ensure consistency is fully achieved for the children.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children appear happy and content within the childminder's home. Young babies basic care needs are well met. For example, the childminder recognises when babies are due a sleep or if they are hungry. Children sleep where they feel most comfortable, in a cot or a buggy. They are held by the childminder whilst being bottle fed and feel valued as the childminder gives them a cuddle and talks to them. The childminder recognises children's interests. For example, babies become intrigued by shiny materials and the childminder provides them with different shiny objects to explore.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's development is observed by the childminder who has recently implemented observational systems to record their progress. The childminder has a good understanding about the areas of learning but does not have a fully secure knowledge about the ages and stages of the early learning goals. The childminder wishes to obtain further knowledge about the EYFS to enable her to link children's development to the early learning goals and to identify next steps in learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children and babies learn about their local community through visits to the library and outings to old forts and local farms. They develop a good understanding about the importance of washing their hands after feeding milk to the goats at the local dairy farm. Young babies are supported with developing their walking skills by low level furniture. The childminder has purchased safety mats to place across the floor to prevent babies hurting themselves if they fall over. She talks to children about road safety on walks to and from school encouraging them to look both ways and listen. The childminder states how she introduces the basic concept of road safety to young children by talking to them about the different colours of the green and red man.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children foster an awareness of diversity in society and the wider world through This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 books, dressing up clothes, small world play resources and celebrating festivals throughout the year. They obtain knowledge about how materials change under different circumstances through active, hands-on experiences. For example, they see how the consistency of jelly changes as they add hot water, with the support of the childminder, and then place it in the fridge to go hard. Children of different ages sit together at mealtimes and sit at the same height to ensure they all feel included. The childminder has a range of age and stage appropriate toys and resources for the different age groups she minds. This ensures the needs of all the children are well met. 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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