Embleton Infant School

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Unique reference number 108926 Inspection date 17/06/2009 Inspector Lisa Toole

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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

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 1993. She lives with one adult child, their partner and their child under one year old in Eastbourne, East Sussex. The whole of the ground floor and an upstairs toilet are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight at any one time of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding six children in this age group. The childminder is also 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 routinely meets the needs of all children she cares for by taking time to get to know their unique requirements such as their routines regarding eating and sleeping. This also enables her to recognise children as individuals and allows them to settle easily and enjoy their time with both the childminder and their peers. The childminder provides a wide range of easily accessible resources and varied activities to include the varying ages of the attending children. This helps them to learn and develop at their own pace. She is committed to improving the quality of care and learning for all children and shows positive motivation to do so by continuing her home child carer's training and undertaking other relevant short courses.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop systems for observation and assessment to clearly show children's next steps and how these are used to support children's learning and development across all six areas of learning.

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further?

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

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further?

 improve the risk assessments for in and outdoors and each type of outing to show more clearly the hazards to children and how these are reduced/made safe (Suitable premises, environment and equipment). 30/06/2009

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment towards the children that she cares for and their families, as well as a positive approach to her childminding This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 overall. She undertakes training to further her skills and knowledge, as part of her continuous improvement and identifies areas for development through self- evaluation of her practice. This helps to enhance the outcomes for children in both their welfare and learning and development. Children are safeguarded because they are appropriately supervised at all times and the childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of her responsibilities regarding child protection. She completes daily risk assessments of her home and garden and has documented a risk assessment for outings, in order to help protect children while out and about the local community. However, she has not completed risk

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provision

assessments for each type of outing, which is mandatory or recorded in full what measures she takes to reduce risks to children. Nevertheless, children can explain clearly how they have been taught to stay safe while playing and climbing in the childminder's garden. The remainder of the required documentation, for the safe and efficient management of the childminder's provision is in place and is well maintained.

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provision

Children benefit from the childminder’s established two-way communication system, as she works closely with parents to support individual children’s care and learning needs. She spends time during settling visits finding out as much as possible about each child, about their ethnicity, any learning difficulties or other languages spoken to help her meet their needs and provide a wholly inclusive provision. Clearly written policies and procedures, which are also shared with the parents, work well in practice to help ensure children receive good quality care, based around the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy, settled and secure in the childminder's care. This is evident in how friendly, well behaved and positive the children are with each other and the childminder; in turn this promotes their personal and social development. The childminder uses high levels of positive interaction with open-ended questions to support children’s language development and to encourage them to gain self confidence. Children are enthusiastic learners and are making good progress in their overall learning and development towards the early learning goals. They play both independently and cooperatively, sharing a broad range of age appropriate play resources, which includes equipment that reflects positive images of all aspects of society, to reflect an inclusive environment. Activities offered to the children are stimulating, adapted to take account of their differing ages and needs and help them learn through play. Observations and assessments are routinely

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

carried out by the childminder, but her systems for doing so are somewhat duplicated and do not clearly identify the next steps for learning for every child.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's physical and emotional health is given due consideration and attention. They enjoy opportunities to snuggle up with the childminder for a story, commenting how the childminder 'is the best', when asked how they feel about coming to play at her house. Effective hygiene procedures reduce risks of cross infection, as well as teaching children important messages about keeping clean and healthy. Children enjoy regular snacks and meals, mostly provided by the parents, along with drinks of water throughout the day to ensure they remain This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 hydrated. Equal opportunities are positively promoted by the childminder as part of her positive relationships in Early Years Foundation Stage, with individual children having their needs well supported. There is also an effective, very supportive and friendly partnership with parents, which helps ensure children's

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

needs are duly considered through collaborative working. 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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