Barons Court Primary School and Nursery

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Unique reference number 114787 Inspection date 07/07/2009 Inspector Bridget Richardson

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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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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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 1991. She lives with her husband and two adult children in Henfield, West Sussex. The whole ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding and there is a garden for outside play. The family have goldfish.

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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 two children in this age group. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder takes and collects from local schools, attends toddler groups and takes children to the local library. She also visits nearby parks and play areas.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is good. Children are happy, settled and secure in the childminder's care. Her excellent understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage influences the children's learning and they benefit from an extensive range of fun and challenging experiences, which enable them to continuously progress. The childminder works in close partnership with parents and other care providers to enable her to meet individual children's needs. The childminder has an evaluation system in place, which helps her to identify the strengths and weaknesses of her provision. This supports her to make continuous improvements to benefit children's care, welfare and learning.

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further?

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

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further?

 update policies and procedures in line with current legislation  continue to develop outdoor risk assessments so as to cover anything with which a child may come into contact

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further?

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

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further?

 must notify Ofsted of any injury that requires any outside medical attention (Safeguarding and welfare) 08/07/2009

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provision

The childminder has organised her documentation well and maintains clear and up- to-date records regarding children's welfare. Parents are well informed about the care their child receives. They receive a welcome pack, which includes details of This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 the service provided and the policies, and procedures, which underpin their care. However, these need updating to reflect current legislation as they refer to the National Standards. Daily observations are completed and along with discussion help to keep parents up-to-date with their child's daily activities, routines and well- being. Arrangements for gathering and sharing information about children's learning and level of development are very well established, along with an excellent system for assessing each child’s progress. Effective settling-in arrangements are agreed with parents and contribute towards children becoming

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provision

confident and comfortable with the childminder. Parents value the positive relationships developed.

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provision

Safety is given careful consideration in the home and for outings. Appropriate safety equipment is in place to ensure children are safe. Formal risk assessments are in place for the home are updated on a regular basis with any concerns acted upon immediately. Risk assessments for outings are completed but need further improvement to cover anything with which a child may come into contact.

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provision

An emergency plan has been drawn up should a child have an accident. However, an accident that required outside medical attention was not reported to Ofsted, which is a breach of the regulations. The childminder has clear evacuation procedures in place, which she practises with the children. The childminder has a sound knowledge of child protection issues and procedures for safeguarding children's welfare.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are cared for in a very warm and loving environment, where they are making excellent progress in their development. The childminder seeks parents' and other carers' views to ensure she has valuable information to enable her to meet each child's individual needs. Parents complete an 'all about me' form, which the childminder uses along with her own extensive observations to plan exciting and varied experiences. The childminder's plans are focussed on each child's interests to enhance, support and encourage progress in their next steps of learning. The childminder has an excellent understanding of developing children's healthy life styles and is passionate about using the outdoor environment. Children thoroughly enjoy visits to local farms and country parks where they learn about the natural environment whilst having the freedom to run and explore. They also thoroughly enjoy playing in the well equipped home environment where they can

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

experience art and craft, baking, construction, small world, an extensive range of books both factual and fiction. They enjoy spontaneous activities. For example, after a hailstorm, collecting and investigating the hailstones.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The indoor environment is very well organised to enable children to make choices about their play and develop their independence. The childminder spends a good amount of quality time with the children, supervising their play to ensure their safety and encouraging their learning further. Children are provided with healthy snacks and meals which are home cooked. Drinks are accessible to children at all times and they are encouraged to drink plenty to ensure they stay hydrated. The childminder is sensitive to the needs of parents and provides parents with This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 photographs of their child, which enables them to share important milestones in their child's development.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder manages children's behaviour very well. She speaks to the children in age appropriate language, sets realistic boundaries and offers lots of praise and encouragement for positive behaviour. She encourages good manners and acts as a positive role model to children supporting and guiding them in their everyday play. 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? 3

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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? 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

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