Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School

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Unique reference number 144414 Inspection date 29/06/2009 Inspector Rosemary Coburn

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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 was registered in 1992. She lives with her husband and two children aged 16 years old and 18 years old. They live in a three bedroom terraced house in the Debeauvoir area of London borough of Hackney. The ground floor and toilet/utility room and large kitchen/diner are the main areas used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for no more than five children under eight years; of these, not more than three may be in the early years age group. There are currently two children in the early years age range on roll.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. Policies and procedures are effective and children play in a well-organised environment that allows them to move around safely and independently. This supports outcomes for children. Suitably planned play experiences as well as a good range and depth of toys, resources, equipment and materials supports all children in their learning and development. This supports the uniqueness of the child and promotes inclusive practice.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and evaluate what children are doing in order to effectively support children's next steps of learning.

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provision

Children enjoy a worthwhile range of activities which supports them in making progress in the early learning goals. The childminder holds a suitable first aid certificate and has undertaken training to develop her knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The childminder observes children's starting points and abilities and provides them with safe and easy access to a good range and depth of toys, resources and play experiences. Her understanding of how to analyse and evaluate what individual children are doing in order to effectively support the next steps of learning needs further development. However, suitably planned play experiences as well as a good range and depth of toys, resources, equipment and materials supports all children in their learning and development. This supports the uniqueness of the child and promotes inclusion.

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provision

Recommendations for improvements from the last inspection have been met. In addition to this, the childminder strives towards continuous improvement through This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 self-evaluation and ongoing training and development. This effectively promotes outcomes for children. Partnership with parents is good. All relevant documents, policies and procedures are in place. This supports children's individual needs and promotes children's welfare and learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children benefit from the childminder's suitable knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Children enjoy regular physical activities that help to keep them in good health. The indoor and outdoor areas are suitably organised and safe for children to enjoy their play with good quality toys, resources and play materials that support them in the early learning goals. For example, one child sat on the kitchen floor playing with small world toys. The childminder sat on the floor next to the child and they engaged in meaningful discussions as they played together. The child appeared very settled and contented. The child decided to go out into the garden and sat at the table under a parasol and began to draw around a variety of stencils. The child traced the letters of the alphabet while spelling a name.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder continuously praises and affirms children's efforts to develop confidence and independence skills, as they move around the setting. Children's behaviour is good and they are confident when making their own choices as to what they would prefer to do. For example, a child approached the childminder stating their preference to lie down on the sleeping mat and rest. The child then decided to put two dolls on the sleeping mat. The child took a blanket and used it to cover the dolls. The child then sat near to the dolls as if supervising them and began to play with a number of finger puppets while quietly singing nursery rhymes. After a short while the child then got some water and began to give the dolls sips of water. This promotes the six areas of learning and supports children in their learning and development. 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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