Kempshott Junior School

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Unique reference number 116016 Inspection date 03/03/2009 Inspector Susan Marriott

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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 was registered in 1991. She lives with her child aged 14 years in a residential area of Chiswick in the London Borough of Hounslow. The childminder has an older child who is at university during term time and lives at home during the holidays. The premises are situated close to good public transport links and within walking distance of schools, shops and parks. The childminder uses the whole of the ground floor, plus two bedrooms for childminding, and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to care for five children at any one time and is currently minding two children in the early years age group on three days per week. The family have a pet budgerigar. The childminder is a member of the local childminding network and receives support from the network co-ordinator.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the childminder makes good provision for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage. Children enjoy themselves in this homely setting which clearly recognises each child as an individual. Her gentle support and encouragement ensures that each child is fully included and can participate meaningfully in the activities and daily routines. The children make good progress in their learning and development and the childminder has made a highly competent start with observation and assessment procedures. The childminder works extremely well with parents to meet children's needs and secure their welfare. The childminder's positive approach to evaluating her practice means that she has a clear picture of her strengths and weaknesses and can implement plans to continue to improve the daily care and experiences for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to match observations to the expectations of the early learning goals as set out in the Practice Guidance, identifying the aspects of the goals being covered and demonstrating children's progress.

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provision

Children experience a good quality of care in this setting, supported by a mixture of clear verbal and written policies and procedures. The daily implementation of thorough safeguarding policies, the childminder's regular attendance at training and updating of her knowledge ensures that children are protected and their welfare promoted. The childminder has completed a basic risk assessment of her home in order to identify and minimise risks to children. The childminder's good knowledge of child development and her thoughtful provision of additional This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 resources are key strengths, ensuring that children are consistently offered appropriate activities and play opportunities. She has made a commendable start to gathering information through observation and assessment in a manageable format. However, the childminder does not yet link her observations of children's

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provision

learning to the criteria in the Practice Guidance or identify the next steps in children's learning. The childminder has good self-assessment procedures to support the continuous evaluation and development of her practice. She attends a wide range of additional training and obtains verbal feedback from parents and children in order to review her work and identify areas for improvement. Daily conversations upon delivery and collection of the children ensure that parents and carers are well-informed about their child’s care and welfare.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

This calm and gentle childminder is skilled at enabling children to make good progress and develop positive attitudes to learning through play. Planning is informal, enabling the childminder to appropriately follow the children's interests. They enjoy cooking activities with their childminder and proudly show off their 'Iggle Piggle' biscuits at snack time. She maintains a high standard of interaction and ably encourages children to speak clearly and extend their vocabulary. Children are able to make choices about what they wish to do and the childminder sits on the floor to support play, encouraging children to co-operate together to build the train track and set out the landscape features such as wooden trees. Toys and equipment are readily accessible from the vast selection in the living room and the childminder changes the selection available on a regular basis to maintain children's interest.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Clear documentation is maintained relating to accidents, medication and incidents and the childminder promotes suitable systems to prevent the spread of cross infection. Clear, robust, procedures are in place, protecting the children's health and well-being. Ongoing discussions mean that young children understand the importance of daily practices such as washing their hands before snacks and meals. Children have daily access to fresh air as the childminder does not drive and walks everywhere with the children. The children learn about keeping safe when walking with the childminder and this is balanced with them being able to run free within safe limits in the local parks. Their behaviour is very well managed and clear, effective, strategies ensure their social, physical and economic well- being are very well met.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children participate in a stimulating range of activities that support them in making good progress in all areas of learning. The childminder is experienced, has a good knowledge of child development and attends additional training in order to update her knowledge. She is therefore confident in enabling children to determine their own play and learning. Children are encouraged to be active learners, think critically and solve problems as part of their daily play. For example, children completing puzzles are encouraged to name the numbers as they slot them in, working out the correct sequence and finding the corresponding pictures. Activities and play opportunities are planned according to children's current developmental needs, based on the childminder's formal and informal observations of them. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 However, children's development is not fully promoted as the assessment

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

procedures do not clearly show their starting points and are not always used to inform the next steps. 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

Since the last inspection there have been no complaints made to Ofsted that required the provider or Ofsted to take any action.

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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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