Mattishall Primary School

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Unique reference number 132213 Inspection date 14/01/2009 Inspector Ann Moss

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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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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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, adult daughter and one child of school age in Surbiton. There is clear access to the premises. The whole of the childminder’s house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register. She is currently caring for one child in the early years age group. The child attends part-time. The childminder cares for children weekdays throughout the year.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. The family has several cats, stick insects and keeps ducks in an enclosure pen in the garden.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder creates a warm, welcoming and accepting environment that supports children and their families. The individual needs of children are routinely met by the childminder recognising the uniqueness of each child. She is committed to working in partnership with parents and ensures that her services are fully inclusive for all families. The childminder has a positive attitude to updating her knowledge and skills through attending training courses to benefit children. She self-evaluates her practice to identify key strengths and areas for further development. This leads to continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop observations and assessments to identify learning priorities and plan relevant and motivating learning experiences for each child.  provide positive images that challenge children's thinking and help them to embrace differences in disabilities

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provision

The childminder demonstrates well the ability to improve her practice to benefit the children in her care. Since the last inspection, the childminder has met the majority of recommendations raised. However, the childminder does not provide many activities to help children learn about disabilities. Consequently, opportunities for children to develop an appreciation of the wider world are restricted. She has attended training sessions to update her knowledge and skills in first aid, child protection and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The childminder organises her home, the daily routines and the play equipment to ensure children learn through purposeful play. She has begun to make worthwhile observations This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 about children’s development and is indicating when they make progress towards the early learning goals by completing a child profile. This system is in its infancy

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provision

but the childminder has made a very positive start to ensure children’s needs are met. The childminder self-evaluates her practice to reflect on what she does well and highlights any areas for improvement that will benefit the children, such as, more opportunities for role play.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding children. She takes appropriate steps to promote children's health and wellbeing. She ensures all members of the household have been vetted, and has a good understanding of child protection issues and the procedures to follow should she have any concerns. The childminder has developed a good system to risk assess her home and outings. All policies, procedures and useful information are shared with parents, who are warmly welcomed into the childminder's home. The childminder actively seeks parents' views about her practice so that she can continually upgrade the service she provides.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the EYFS learning and development requirements. She has completed appropriate training and regularly shares information with other childminders and the childminding coordinators to further develop her skills, knowledge and practice. She gives careful consideration to the numbers and ages of children in her care and plans a balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities that are appropriate to their individual needs. The childminder carefully observes and assesses children’s development and records this in the child’s profile for parents to see, so that they receive information about their child's achievements in relation to the six areas of learning. However, the assessment and evaluation of children's progress is not sufficiently used together to inform planning or to clearly identify children’s next steps in learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Young children have a positive attachment to the childminder due to her calm, nurturing manner. They freely smile, babble and snuggle up to her, supporting their emotional wellbeing. They are beginning to develop competence in communication through having frequent, enjoyable interactions with the childminder and others. The childminder builds on their communication through the use of books, song, rhyme and familiar words in the children's home language. One child is bilingual and the childminder is learning French to support her. In this way young children’s communication grows and they are beginning to relate to others and form relationships. Young children have good opportunities to develop curiosity, coordination and physical abilities as the childminder plans a safe and interesting environment, with age appropriate toys and resources that are stored within easy reach. This enables young children to move around with confidence

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

and seek out items of interest for exploration. They are keen to practise developing physical skills as they pull themselves up, walk supported by furniture and balance on two feet unaided. The childminder is aware of young children’s developing abilities and is on hand to reassure, encourage and share in their achievements. This gives them the confidence to try new experiences. Activities outside the home include visits to the park so children learn about their local This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 environment and talk about what they see and hear. Children respond well to the childminder's appropriate behaviour management strategies that take into account their ages and stage of development.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder provides a clean and tidy home. She protects children from the spread of infection by ensuring that parents are fully aware of her policies and procedures with regard to the care of sick children. Children gain a good understanding of healthy practices, such as, hand washing through the effective daily routines in place. They eat healthy and nutritious meals and snacks that have regard for their individual dietary needs and preferences. Drinks are readily accessible to children throughout the day. 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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