Langley Mill Academy

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Unique reference number 145491 Inspection date 07/01/2009 Inspector Catherine Louise Sample

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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

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 has been registered since 1997. She lives with her husband and three children aged 13, seven and four, in an easily accessible house in Harnham. The ground and first floors are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed paved yard available for outside play. Pre-schools, schools and parks are within walking distance.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both parts of the Childcare Register to care for four children at any one time. There are currently 14 part-time children on roll, of whom three are over eight.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder has a level three childcare qualification.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are making good progress in this friendly and welcoming setting. The childminder knows them well and works closely with parents to ensure that she can fully meet the unique needs of each child. She takes positive steps to ensure that all children can take part in activities whatever their age or stage of development. She monitors the effectiveness of her practice and has a positive attitude towards further development.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop complaints procedure to include details of how parents can make a complaint to the childminder and how complaints will be dealt with

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provision

Children's welfare is promoted by the maintenance of all necessary records including a daily record of attendance and records of accidents and medication. The childminder has drawn up a number of policies and procedures and these are effectively implemented although the complaints procedure does not give sufficient detail of how parents can make a complaint. The childminder makes a thorough risk assessment of her home and for outings to ensure that children can play safely. She has a sound understanding of safeguarding children and child protection issues. She has a level three childcare qualification and has attended all relevant training for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). She monitors her provision and shares practice issues with a small group of other childminders. She has a positive attitude towards further development and has successfully met the recommendation set at her previous inspection.

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provision

Children benefit from a good working relationship between the childminder and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 parents. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure that she respects their wishes and understands children's needs fully. She shares information through discussion and contact books and actively seeks parental feedback about the provision. Parents have provided enthusiastic written references which detail how their children have thrived in the care of the childminder. This close working relationship enables the childminder to fully meet the needs of children who have learning difficulties and/or disabilities. She also shares relevant information about the children with other providers such as pre-schools and has close links with other local childminders and toddler groups. Children are becoming familiar with wider society through the use of a varied range of resources that promote diversity.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy taking part in a mixture of planned and free play that effectively covers all areas of their learning and development. The childminder provides high levels of support and encouragement which helps them to make progress and take part in all activities. She is making effective use of her knowledge of child development and the EYFS to make and record observations of children's progress and uses these to identify the next steps that each child needs to take. Planning takes account of the needs of each child and includes a stimulating range of activities such as swimming, trips to the library and lots of arts and crafts. Children are becoming confident speakers as they chat to the childminder and their peers and they have good opportunities to find out about the world around them and to develop their literacy, numeracy and IT skills.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children benefit from the childminder's vigilance and the positive steps she has taken to ensure that her home is safe. These include keeping the front door bolted and storing dangerous materials out of children's reach. She has a full fire drill procedure and discusses this with children so that they know what to do in an emergency situation. Children's health and well-being are promoted effectively. The childminder liaises with parents to ensure that children bring healthy packed meals and she makes sure that they eat their sandwiches before having any treats. They follow thorough hand washing procedures after outdoor play and after using the toilet and use paper towels to prevent cross infection. They are well behaved. They are good at sharing and show concern for the feelings of others. The childminder has clear ground rules which are shared with both parents and children. 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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