Litcham Primary School

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Unique reference number 120826 Inspection date 27/04/2009 Inspector Claudia Padfield

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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 1995. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and two adult children in Frimley, Surrey. The property is close to local schools and amenities. There is a park nearby. The house is accessible by steps to the front door. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time and is currently minding five children in the early years register. Children use the downstairs of the property and access the first floor bathroom. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The family have four cats. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and attends the local carer and toddler group. She holds a valid first aid qualification.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is good. Children enjoy a warm relationship with the childminder. They engage in a wide range of activities that promote their learning and development. The childminder is successful in recognising the unique qualities of each of the children in her care and this fosters good levels of self esteem. Through completion of the self evaluation the childminder is reflective about her service and actively attends a range of courses to increase her knowledge.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop evaluation of children's learning to closely identify each area of development and next steps in learning  ensure that parents sign all required documentation

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provision

The childminder completes self evaluation to ensure her service meets the needs of the children in her care. The records and policies are reviewed and updated for the safe and efficient management of the provision. This has been done in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage. Parents are informed about updates through regular verbal updates, these are further supported by the use of a daily diary. The diary details the activities and day to day healthcare needs of each child. Photo evidence captures special moments such as the day the persona doll went home on a sleep over. The childminder has developed strong links with other providers sharing termly learning aims and themes, which ensures good continuity of care is provided. The childminder completes a range of observations that capture the children's learning however this lacks the clear identification of how this is used to promote further challenges for children's next steps in learning.

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provision

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder has many years experience and provides quality care with some children attending part-time for the whole of their early childhood years. Children are able to play safely as there are comprehensive risk assessments in place for all required areas. A good awareness of safeguarding procedures is demonstrated and further training has been attended. The relevant documentation is in place, so that any concerns about the children in the childminder’s care can be addressed promptly. The childminder has a range of policies and procedures which she updates and reviews at regular intervals however not all the required documentation is signed by parents and therefore children are not fully protected.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children learn about safety and how to keep themselves safe through everyday activities such as encouraging the children to hold her hand when out walking and explaining why they need to stop and look before crossing the road. Clear examples in the children's diary demonstrate how themes are well coordinated to develop personal understanding. Children enjoy revisiting the photographs in the diary which builds confidence and self esteem.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's behaviour is managed in a consistent way. Age and stage appropriate methods are used and as a result the children are kind and caring to their peers, often showing real affection and a close bond. Positive steps are taken to include all children and to help them to learn about the wider world; this includes visits within the local community and meeting with friends. Older siblings attend the setting and enjoy capturing special moments on the digital camera. All ages are able to access this resource and feel very much part of the family taking photos of each other and sharing the results.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy the space to play freely, they select toys of their choice, the childminder builds on their interests to extend their learning and development. The childminder plans her range of activities to suit the ages and stage of the children attending. Long term planning structures the themes and older children can anticipate and join in the planning and preparation for the next project. The younger children love singing the action rhymes and songs learnt at the weekly group, sharing the minder who ensure all participate completing the range of actions in time with the singing. This develops children's speech and language and physical coordination in a fun and interesting activity.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are able to wipe their hands using wet wipes and through the good examples set by the childminder are learning about keeping healthy. They enjoy daily opportunities for fresh and physical exercise. 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

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