Hedon Primary School

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Unique reference number 151160 Inspection date 18/05/2009 Inspector Ann Hilary Guy

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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

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 1998. She lives with her husband, who is also her assistant, and three adult children in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. The childminder uses the whole house for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The family has pet tortoises.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, the compulsory part of the Childcare Register and the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, to care for a maximum of six children at any one time. She is currently minding four children under five and three children before and after school and during school holidays. The childminder takes and collects children from local schools and pre-schools, and attends various toddler groups on a regular basis.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is outstanding. The individual needs of every child are extremely well met and all children make excellent progress against the early learning goals, according to their starting points. Their individual welfare is extremely well promoted, with excellent partnerships in place between parents and other professionals. These, together with the policies and procedures, promote the very high standard of education and care each child receives, regardless of their stage of development. The childminder is constantly re-evaluating her provision to ensure this superb standard is maintained.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 further develop the recording of observations to clearly show all children’s progression against the early learning goals

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provision

A comprehensive set of policies and procedures underpin the high standard of care and education all children receive. The childminder’s assistant is effectively used to enable younger children to finish their afternoon sleep without any disturbance, whilst she collects the older children from school. The childminder is skilled at noting any potential risks and ensuring the safety of the children in her care. Daily risk assessments take place and are recorded clearly, showing any action that needs to be taken. The childminder attends many courses to ensure her practice is of the highest standard. She then implements many of the ideas discussed and in this way has achieved a superb standard of care and education for the children.

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provision

She is particularly skilled in ensuring all children are included in every activity. This This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 includes any children with learning difficulties or disabilities, who are fully included with the childminder making adaptations as necessary. Currently the childminder is learning sign language alongside the children to assist communication for all children. She is mainly doing this through a children's television programme based on signing and is currently looking for a suitable course to attend.

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provision

The excellent relationship developed between the parents and other professionals involved in the care of the children has ensured all work together in developing the child's skills. Parents share information about their child with the childminder on a daily basis, enabling the childminder to meet both the family and the child's individual needs. The liaison with other professionals ensures continuity of care for the child at all times.

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provision

Robust records, together with suitable furniture and equipment, ensure the safe and efficient management of the early years provision. The childminder has extended her knowledge and understanding of child protection recently, ensuring she is fully able to meet the needs of every child. Excellent daily routines ensure children's health and well-being at all times and enable children to become independent learners.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy the welcoming, child-friendly, stimulating atmosphere in this family home. They are exceptionally well supported by the childminder who is patient and caring, encouraging children to achieve the best they possibly can. An exceptionally good mix of adult-led and child-led activities, both inside and away from the home, helps all the children to develop the skills suitable for active learners, and enable them to think critically and be creative.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder uses various methods to show the progress most children are making towards the early learning goals. She is skilled at using this information to inform future planning, ensuring it meets the individual needs of every child present, and provides stimulating, challenging, and enjoyable experiences throughout all the areas of learning. They have planted vegetable seeds and fruit trees in the garden. Children help look after these and harvest the fruit and vegetables when they are ready.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children with additional learning needs or disabilities are exceptionally well supported by this childminder. She is gifted at being able to communicate with the children, developing their confidence and enabling them to achieve the highest possible standards they can, according to their starting points. Through the excellent relationship developed between the parents and other professionals involved with the child and family, children receive a consistent approach, enabling good progress to be made.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Through the daily routine children are taught how to remain healthy and become independent when caring for themselves. They are encouraged to put on their own shoes and coats and, through looking at the weather, decide which is most suitable. Basic rules for when the children are at the house, in the car, or walking, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 ensure their safety at all times, and enable the children to develop the habits and behaviour appropriate to good learners.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Extremely good use is made of the house and garden, enabling children to have access to a wide range of equipment suitable for their age and stage of development. Through the regular risk assessments carried out, the childminder ensures the safety of the equipment, outdoor and indoor spaces, enabling the children to have fun in a safe environment. 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? 1

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 1 How well are children helped to be healthy? 1 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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