Boston Spa Academy

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Unique reference number 108091 Inspection date 08/01/2009 Inspector Judith, Mary Butler

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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 registered in 2008. She is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her family in Ascot, Berkshire. Shops, toddler groups, a park, library and other amenities lie within walking distance. The childminder can take children to and collect them from, local schools and pre-schools.

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Description of the childminding

The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding, with sleep and bathroom facilities available on the first floor. A fully enclosed rear garden is available for outside play. The premises are readily accessible. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association. Her registration permits her to care for three children in the early years age range, at any one time. She currently minds four children on a part time basis. Three children are within the early years age range.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are very settled in this home and welcomed by the childminder, who knows them well and ensures they have their individual needs met. Sound relationships are in place between the childminder and parents and this assists her in meeting the needs of all children in her care. The childminder is developing procedures to evaluate her setting and identify her individual strengths and weaknesses, including the self-evaluation form. Through these procedures she has identified that the documentation to support her provision is in need of updating and she has yet to attend any formal Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) training.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain consent from parents to seek emergency medical attention and request parents to sign all completed accident reports  further develop the procedures for monitoring children's progress and sharing this information with parents  review documentation to ensure it is up to date, readily accessible and shared with parents.

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provision

Children settle quickly into the daily routine and enjoy access to a range of activities planned to suit their individual needs and play preferences, for example, lots of opportunities for one child to have stories as they enjoy snuggling up and individual time and attention from the childminder. The childminder organises her day to ensure children receive a range of active, quiet, indoor and outdoor This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 activities. Children are sociable and respond with enthusiasm to the childminder.

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provision

The childminder undertakes daily safety checks in the home and risk assessments when taking the children on outings. This includes procedures for ensuring children remain safe while waiting to climb into the car and when out walking with the childminder. The childminder holds most documentation required to ensure the safety, welfare and health of children. However, not all documentation is up to date, readily accessible or shared with parents. The childminder discusses the children with parents at each end of the day and this enables her to meet the needs of all children in her care.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy the time and attention they receive from this childminder. They respond with enthusiasm to her chatter and questions. They use their developing language well to express their thoughts and feelings, such as, talking to the childminder about a recent outing to the library. They include visitors to the home in their conversations. Children enjoy looking at books and freely choose the book that they wish the childminder to read to them. They are developing their awareness of letters and show an interest when the childminder writes their name on their picture. Children are well behaved and learn about the expectations for behaviour throughout the daily routine, for example, they know that they must take turns and share the toys with other children. They enjoy helping the childminder with daily tasks, such as finding the tray they wish to use for their mid-morning drink, or finding a toy for the baby to play with.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy a range of activities, outings and resources which are planned to meet their individual play preferences. The childminder is very aware of the stage of development of each child and clearly identifies their next steps in learning, for example, concentrating on counting and pencil control for one child. She encourages children to learn and develop by exploring different toys and resources and this ensures they receive a range within the time they spend in her home. She spends time with the children and extends their play through her support and use of open ended questions, for example, sitting with the child and pretending to make cups of tea, feed and care for the dolls. Children are developing their mathematical skills and use language such as bigger and smaller when looking at the height chart.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children learn about a healthy lifestyle in the care of this childminder, they enjoy a range of outings including trips to local gardens, parks, toddler groups and the library. They know that in cold weather they have to dress appropriately with gloves and hats to keep warm. They talk about the ice in the garden and know that the sand is hard because it is frozen. The childminder discusses the care needs of children with parents and this enables her to meet the needs of all children. Parents provide meals for the children and the childminder stores these appropriately and prepares them in accordance to their wishes. Children enjoy a mid morning snack of hot chocolate and a biscuit. The childminder holds a valid paediatric first aid qualification and documentation to record accidents and administration of medication. However, parents are not always requested to sign This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

completed accident reports and the childminder does not currently hold consents from parents to seek emergency medical attention should the need arise.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are safeguarded by the childminder, who supervises them at all times. She is aware of the signs and symptoms of child abuse and is clear about the routes she would take in obtaining advice or making a referral regarding a child in her care. Children remain safe in the home due to the effective procedures in place and followed by the childminder, these include, completing a smoke alarm check and ensuring the front door is locked to prevent children leaving the house. Children learn about keeping safe thorough the reminders from the childminder. They know, for example, that when they are out walking they must hold hands, not run ahead and stop, look and listen when crossing roads. 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? 3

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 3 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 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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