Hellingly Community Primary School

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Unique reference number 114396 Inspection date 25/02/2009 Inspector Christine Clint

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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 1990 and lives with her husband and four children. The two older children are students and the two younger children attend school. The family home is spacious with an enclosed rear garden and small children remain on the ground floor. The house is situated in the village of West Wittering, West Sussex, close to the beach and local amenities. The family have a small dog. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is currently caring for 10 children during the week. Many children attend before and after school care arrangements. There are currently three children attending in the early years age group. The childminder has a current certificate in first aid training.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. Children are cared for in a happy family home where they are all encouraged to respect and understand each other. Small children show a thorough sense of belonging within the home and with the childminder, who acknowledges and includes the needs of all children and their families. The childminder shows a strong commitment to embracing children's learning across all age groups and especially their early learning. She has attended recent training and updated her knowledge, she has developed her own systems to monitor the progress of each individual child.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that Ofsted are informed of any accidents or injuries sustained by children, where medical attention is sought  develop the links with other carers to enhance children's learning and progress.

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provision

Children are well protected and their health and safety is prioritised at all times because the childminder has a high level of awareness of her responsibilities. She spends all her time interacting with children and frequently calls to reassure smaller children if they go into the playroom. She enforces sensible house rules of not climbing on the furniture, to prevent small children from hurting themselves and she shows continual dedication to observing children with the family dog. The childminder has many years experience of caring for children. She understands the procedures for reacting appropriately to any concerns and she has all regulatory documentation in place although she has not reported previous accidents to Ofsted where children have required medical attention. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Parents show thorough trust in the childminder and many care arrangements are

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provision

extended to siblings in the same family. The childminder uses written information from parents to enable her to get to know children and their families and this includes children's levels of development and starting points. The children's assessment records are consistently shared with parents, who are regularly involved in their children's learning and development, and clear information is recorded to enable the childminder to manage and encourage children's emotional progress. Parents have supplied very complimentary letters of thanks and praise to confirm that their children are well cared for.

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provision

The childminder has enjoyed the process of expanding and using her knowledge of child development to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has included a clear written self evaluation of her practice and is continuing to measure how effective this is for monitoring children's progress. The sound links with parents regarding children's development and learning have not yet been formed with nurseries or other carers.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are learning about routines to maintain their health and hygiene because the childminder automatically wipes their hands when they are sitting in the high chair to take part in making cakes. She talks about the house rules of not feeding the dog whilst eating and wipes children's hands again. There are regular daily checks of the garden and the childminder has sensible routines for separating the dog from small children at times during the day. Children's needs for rest and relaxation are suitably included in their daily learning and development; the childminder shows through her records of assessment how important this is for children's emotional well being. The family home is clean, spacious and well organised to meet the needs of the children attending. The childminder encourages children of all ages to join in with activities, especially physical games on the floor and she monitors their safety effectively.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children choose items to play with and bring these from the play room at times. They sit with the childminder to fill the shape sorter and the childminder encourages children's emerging speech by speaking clearly herself and naming shapes, colours and counting. There is regular laughter and shared affection. The childminder asks small children many questions and she understands the answers from children's movements and facial expressions as well as the beginnings of speech. Children enjoy stories, they look at pictures with the childminder and talk about teeth, eyes and ears; children are enthralled and try to copy the words. Children have very frequent opportunities for learning about the environment around them. They play in the snow and walk the dog in different types of weather and they visit local parks and the beach. Older children talk about sea shells when they come back from nursery and they compare the size and weight of the shells.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder fully understands the age and stage of development of each child in her care. She is very aware of their individual characteristics and knows how to manage their behaviour. She has clear rules and children are learning from each This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 other because they are encouraged to develop relationships and to understand and respect each other. 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

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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