Rosslyn Park Primary and Nursery School

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Unique reference number 141396 Inspection date 06/01/2009 Inspector Sarah Fletcher

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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

This childminder registered with Ofsted in 2001. She lives with her husband and two children aged four and nine years in Emerson Valley, close to Milton Keynes. The whole ground floor of the childminder’s house is used for childminding, together with a playroom in the converted garage and a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register to care for a maximum of five children at any one time. She is currently caring for four school age children, although none of these are in the Early Years age group. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children and the family have several pets, including a cat, a hamster and goldfish.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates an awareness of routinely meeting the needs of all children and is able to explain how she is able to recognise their individuality, preferences and daily requirements. She understands the need to take time to get to know children well, which will enable her to offer appropriate levels of support to each child and their family. The childminder has taken positive steps towards improvement to her practice since her last inspection and is able to demonstrate her willingness to continue to do so.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop an appropriate Early Years Foundation Stage system for children attending within the early years age group  further develop risk assessments to safeguard and promote the welfare of children effectively indoors and outside

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provision

The childminder understands the need to develop good quality relationships with parents and is able to show her awareness of broadening partnerships with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Written policies and procedures will be shared with parents to promote outcomes for children effectively. The childminder is able to demonstrate her awareness of providing a good standard of care and education for each child and how she will take steps to improve her knowledge by attending appropriate courses.

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provision

The childminder understands the need for a sound awareness of safeguarding children and is able to demonstrate how she will keep children safe and secure indoors and outside to protect them from unvetted adults. All areas of the childminder’s home appear child friendly and well maintained. The childminder is This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 able to demonstrate her awareness of safety concerns, and she will check for hazards on a daily basis and complete risk assessments regularly. However, risk assessments currently prepared do not cover specific outings. The childminder understands the need to assess her minding practice through a system of self evaluation, which can then be used a basis to maintain continuous improvement.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates her understanding of helping children make progress in their learning and development by explaining her planned range of activities. Although the childminder is able to show an awareness of the Early Years Foundation Stage, she is not able to demonstrate how she will implement it effectively to enable children to receive enjoyable and challenging experiences across all the areas of learning, as children in the early years age group are not currently attending. The childminder demonstrates how she will naturally observe children as they develop and progress and she is able show an awareness of assessing their individual learning needs. However, the childminder has not been able to demonstrate how she will implement a system of observation and assessment to help children progress towards the early learning goals.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder understands the importance of developing children's relationships with their peers and with herself. She is able to show an understanding of the areas for children's development, and how she will allow all age groups access to a wide range of age appropriate toys, resources and equipment. The childminder is able to demonstrate how she will ensure children are safeguarded and under her supervision at all times to promote their welfare appropriately. The childminder understands the importance of protecting children from unvetted adults and is able to explain her secure collection procedures. She is able to demonstrate how she will promote children’s good health and their well being, and how she will ensure hygiene routines are closely followed, keeping her home clean and well maintained to prevent the spread of infection.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates an awareness of helping children to learn to play independently and co-operatively. She understands the need to encourage children to behave well and use good manners, such as sitting at the table for snacks and meals and sharing toys and resources. The childminder demonstrates an understanding of appropriate behaviour management strategies to reinforce children’s learning, and will use house rules as gentle reminders. The childminder demonstrates the need to help older children understand taking risks outside the home, through talking about road safety and using practical demonstrations when walking around the locality. 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 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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