Hawkchurch Church of England School

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Unique reference number 143187 Inspection date 05/02/2009 Inspector Michele, Karen Beasley

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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 has been registered since 1992. She lives with her husband. They live in a house in a residential area of Portsmouth, close to local schools, shops and parks. The ground floor is used for childminding. The house is accessible from the road and there is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to provide care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time. Presently the childminder cares for two children in the early years age group, as well as one older school child. The childminder walks to local shops, parks and schools.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is inadequate. Children's daily care is organised and managed, because the childminder understands her daily commitment to meeting the individual welfare needs of children attending. She soundly encourages the development of young children through continual attention and dialogue; she follows regular routines to fully promote their welfare. Smaller children show that they are happy and contented within the family home. However, the childminder has no evidence available to support the learning and development areas of the statutory framework. She has a range of policies and procedures to promote children's care and to inform parents. However, these have not been updated since her last inspection to reflect current guidance.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the early years provision requires significant improvement. The registered person is given a Notice to Improve that sets out actions to be carried out.

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further?

To comply with the requirements of the EYFS the registered person must take the following action by the specified date:

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further?

 develop knowledge and understanding across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage to ensure that the provision meets all regulations for children's welfare and learning and development requirements (Educational programmes) 09/03/2009  develop systems for planning, particularly for younger children, ensuring every child receives a balanced range of stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development (Educational programmes) 09/03/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  ensure observations and assessments are used to identify learning priorities enabling each child to achieve their full potential. (Assessment arrangements) 09/03/2009  develop and build on effective working partnerships with parents, carers and other agencies in relation to children's learning and development (Working in Partnership with parents) 09/03/2009 To improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 update policies and procedures to reflect the EYFS  provide evidence to show that a risk assessment is regularly conducted and reviewed

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provision

The childminder has made improvements from her last inspection. She has established close relationships with parents and responds flexibly to meet the needs of families. There is a regular, daily exchange of information with parents and this is immediately followed in regard to the needs of babies. The childminder has her own written policies and procedures, however these have not been updated to reflect current guidance. The childminder does not have an understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Therefore, no records of assessment are kept for individual children and the childminder does not link with other carers of children to share children's achievements or progress in the areas of learning.

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provision

Children's welfare and protection are understood by the childminder. She has previously attended training and shows a clear awareness of responding to any concerns. The childminder has organised her home and initially assessed the risks for children, she has included safety equipment where needed, but there is no clear evidence to support ongoing risk assessment.

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provision

The childminder has completed a self-evaluation of her childcare provision which acknowledges she has not implemented the EYFS.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are cared for in a clean and well organised family home which is fully prepared when they arrive. There is ample space and clear areas for movement. Gentle musical and electronic toys are accessible to settle babies and small children. The childminder understands the need for children to develop physically and she encourages this progress constantly when caring for younger children. She ensures that all play items for babies are washed and she follows hygienic routines for nappy changing. She instantly recognises when babies need sleep to maintain their health and this is gently encouraged. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Older children have daily walks and opportunities for physical play in parks and local attractions. The childminder shows good knowledge of following routines to maintain children's health; she is aware of recording all accidents and of the

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

procedures for administering medication. Children are safe and secure within the home because they remain on the ground floor to play and they cannot access the stairs. The rear garden and pond are also secure.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Smaller children have continuous attention from the childminder and she instantly recognises and reacts to their needs. The physical developmental needs of babies are naturally recognised by the childminder and she encourages babies to participate by repeating simple movements during their play. She uses constant dialogue, facial expressions and movements, which encourages babies to smile, copy and become involved. She quickly realises when concentration has lapsed and she offers a new position or a change of activity. Toddlers enjoy sitting with the childminder sharing a favourite sensory book, helping turn the pages.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's individual needs and characteristics are known to the childminder, although these are not documented as they progress. The childminder acknowledges that she has not implemented the Foundation Stage of learning, updated her policies and procedures and carried out risk assessments. 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? 4 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? 4 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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