Risley Avenue Infant School

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Unique reference number 102105 Inspection date 02/04/2009 Inspector Susan Ennis

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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 2000. She lives with her two children aged 11 and 14 in the West Kentish Town area of London. The whole of the childminder's home is used for childminding and there are local parks and play areas within walking distance. Accessibility to the premises is via one small step. The family has one cat.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding two children in this age group. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is good. The childminder provides a safe, secure and welcoming environment and the sensitive support she provides ensures that children thrive in her care. Her flexible and effective approach to planning ensures that children's interests and development are promoted and that they enjoy their time with her. The childminder pays particular attention to ensuring that all children are able to join in and effectively adapts the activities to meet each child's individual needs. She builds a trusting relationship with the parents and carers to provide continuity of care for the children. She has made a positive start to self-evaluating her practice and is starting to get a picture of her strengths and the areas for improvement. Therefore, she is able to make effective changes 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?

 demonstrate further children's development towards the early learning goals to highlight their progress and identify any areas of concern or further challenge  develop the use of reflective practice to further identify strengths and areas for improvement.

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provision

Effective safeguarding policies and procedures ensure that children are well- protected at all times. For example, the childminder has attended additional training to increase her knowledge of child protection and has all the required contact numbers for concerns. She uses clear and practical procedures for monitoring the environment enabling the children to move around the setting freely and with confidence. She carries out visual safety checks of the premises This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 before the children arrive and completes comprehensive risk assessments of the premises and for any outings that the children participate in, further protecting their safety. The childminder has made a positive start to evaluating her practice in the form of monthly meetings with the parents where the service provided is discussed. She has a positive attitude to feedback and has demonstrated her

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provision

capacity to improve since the last inspection. However, this is an area for further development.

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provision

The children's individual development is consistently promoted because the childminder has effective procedures in place to monitor and evaluate their learning and progress. A professional and trusting relationship with parents and carers ensures that all relevant information is shared. For example, new words learnt by the children are shared with the parents at the end of the day helping them to consolidate the children's learning at home and involving them in their child's development. A comprehensive portfolio ensures that parents are fully informed about the childminders policies and procedures. The childminder demonstrates a good awareness of liaising with other agencies and works in partnership with them and the parents to benefit the children in her care.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are consistently offered a wide range of opportunities that support them in making good progress in all areas of learning and development. The planning is organised to ensure that all areas of learning are covered and that children's individual needs are taken into account. For example, observations that are carried out are used to inform planning, ensuring that each child's needs are met and their next steps planned for. Assessments are used to record what the children are doing within the areas of learning but their progress towards the early learning goals is not currently very clear to see. Therefore areas for concern or further challenge are not identified potentially affecting children's progress.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder ensures that her flexible planning offers children a balanced and broad range of activities, both inside and outside the home, that are fun, enjoyable and encourages them to learn through play. For example, they visit the local farm developing their knowledge and understanding of the natural world and childminder drop in sessions where they develop their social skills and learn to play together with others. When at the childminder's home, the children actively develop their creative skills as they pretend to fly to the moon using a cardboard rocket and dress themselves in outfits such as fairies and pirates also extending their independence skills.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder thoughtfully organises the environment children use providing clear space to play and resources that are easily accessible to all those who attend. The childminder also uses her good childcare knowledge to extend the activities and children's interests. For example, whilst extending their language skills by discussing the names of animals on an activity centre the childminder suggests that they fetch the box of toys animals to play with. The children excitedly run off to get the resources with the childminder. However, they return with the toy hover instead as on seeing the range of resources provided, they change their mind This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 about what they want to play with. They then pretend to clean all the floors and hover up any toys that are left out further developing their creative and physical progress. Activities and opportunities that are offered are easily adapted to ensure

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

that all children can participate in what is planned promoting inclusion for all children.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

All children are treated with equal concern and respected individually. Their understanding of the wider world is developed because their cultural awareness is actively promoted. They play with resources such as figures reflecting those with additional needs discussing the use of crutches for example and learning to respect each others differences. They also celebrate festivals such as Ramadan and taste different foods from around the world. Children are clearly settled with the childminder and demonstrate their trust in the relationship by, for example, snuggling into the childminder for a hug. They are encouraged to use appropriate behaviour and there are house rules in place that they are encouraged to follow. Children are praised and encouraged by the childminder who, as a positive role model helps them make the right choices.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's health and welfare are effectively promoted as the childminder takes consistent steps to minimise the spread of infection by, for example, providing each child with their own flannel and towel and discussing the importance of these practices. The childminder encourages the children to eat healthily by discussing the healthy packed lunch options with parents and helping the children choose which piece of fruit to eat for snack. Children are becoming aware of their own safety as they discuss road safety when out and about and are reminded to be careful when they sit on the activity centre in case they fall and hurt themselves. 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

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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