Christ The King Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

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Unique reference number 144824 Inspection date 23/01/2009 Inspector Marilyn Joy

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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 1997. She lives with her husband and 12 year old son in a detached house close to Salisbury. Minded children use the ground floor and sleeping children use a travel cot in the spare room on the first floor. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a total of six children under eight years. There are currently five children under five years on roll, two children aged under eight in the later years age group and one child aged over eight. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Efficient organisation and the childminder's commitment towards providing quality care means, overall, outcomes for children are good. Their health, safety and welfare are given paramount consideration. The childminder gets to know children and parents well so that she can organise her provision to meet their individual needs. Children make steady progress in their learning and benefit from the dedicated support they receive. The childminder continually evaluates her practice which enables her to take steps to ensure ongoing development.

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further?

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

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further?

 review the organisation of indoor spaces to provide children with room to spread out and move freely as their play develops and use the garden more effectively to support their learning throughout the year  develop knowledge and understanding of the educational programmes in order to track children's progress towards the early learning goals and identify and plan for their next step for learning in each area.

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further?

To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 maintain a record of risk assessments conducted for each outing, clearly stating when they were carried out and any action taken following a review (Documentation). 06/02/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

Children's welfare is safeguarded in the welcoming home environment provided. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures and knows what to do if she is concerned about a child in her care. Careful consideration is given to keeping children safe at all times. Appropriate safety equipment is in place throughout the home to eliminate potential hazards. Records of risk assessments are maintained for the home; however, they do not include outings, which is a breach of the regulations. The childminder is vigilant in her supervision of children and clearly describes effective arrangements to ensure their safety on outings. All documentation relating to children's health and welfare is well-organised and fully in place.

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provision

The childminder has a professional approach to childminding and has worked hard to introduce the Early Years Foundation Stage. She recognises areas for further development and is seeking advice regarding the learning and development requirements to enable her to support children's learning more effectively. The recommendation set at the last inspection has been successfully met and as a result children's hand washing arrangements are improved.

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provision

Children benefit from the strong emphasis the childminder gives to developing positive relationships with parents and effective settling-in arrangements. Time is spent gathering information about children's individual needs and parental preferences so that the childminder is able to meet them well. She finds out about children's home language, culture and experiences so that everyone feels welcomed and able to participate fully in the activities she offers. Parents receive a comprehensive range of information about the childminder, her policies and procedures. They are well-informed through daily discussions about the care their child receives. Good links are forged with local pre-schools that children attend so they can work together to support their learning and development most effectively.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children demonstrate a clear sense of belonging in the happy and settled manner in which they interact with the childminder. They enjoy cuddles and the involvement of the childminder in their play. They gain confidence and self-esteem in the calm and reassuring environment offered. They learn how to behave well through the clear and consistent guidance they receive and good manners modelled. Children's language skills are effectively promoted as the childminder echoes and reinforces babies' attempts at speech and encourages older children to express themselves during relaxed conversations. Counting and mathematical concepts are introduced easily as children play. They are introduced to positional language as they move animals around the farm set and counting as they line them up, adding one more each time.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder is developing a record of children's learning and development with measurable observations, photos and examples of their work. Children enjoy a broad range of activities which supports their development. However, there is no This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 system to track their progress and identify their next steps in each of the six areas of learning in order to ensure that secure foundations for future learning are established. Information is shared with parents, which enables them to work together to support learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children gain increasing independence as they help themselves to toys stored in accessible boxes in the dedicated playroom. However, there is limited space for them to spread out as their games develop or move around freely extending their physical skills, particularly when the childminder is full. Daily outings broaden children's experiences, although the garden is not utilised throughout the year to support children's learning. Children go for walks and visit the park. They socialise with other children at toddler groups and when meeting with other childminders. They have some opportunities to explore sand and water, planting and using wheeled toys in the garden.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children learn about keeping themselves safe. They practice evacuation procedures so they know what to do in the event of a fire. They learn about road safety and the importance of holding hands as they walk to and from pre-school. Toddlers practice getting on and off their chairs and using different equipment whilst the childminder observes them closely and keeps them safe. Children are encouraged to develop good hygiene routines through consistent support from the childminder who is particularly careful herself to prevent the spread of infection. 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? 3 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.

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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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