Archdale School

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Unique reference number 107177 Inspection date 04/03/2009 Inspector Mauvene Burke

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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 1994. She lives with her adult daughter in the London borough of Southwark, close to shops, parks, schools and public transport links. The childminder lives in a three-bedroom house, with access to a secure garden. All the rooms on the ground floor are used by the children and one of the bedrooms on the first floor. She has koi carp in a covered pond in the garden.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. She is currently, minding three children in this age group. She also offers care to children over five years to 11 years. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder collects one child from the local school and attends several toddler groups on a regular basis. She is a member of the National Childminding Association and holds an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. Children are making good progress in their learning and development because the childminder has a good understanding of the early learning goals. The childminder recognises the uniqueness of each child and provides care and education which meets their individual needs; the good partnership with parents ensures that this is continuously maintained. The childminder has started to reflect on her practice in order to improve the service she provides and to ensure that she is responsive to the needs of children and their parents.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that observations made of children identify their next steps in learning and that these are used effectively to inform planning for individual children

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain parental permission to the seeking of any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 25/03/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder is well organised. She uses the available space within her home effectively in order to encourage children to become independent learners. Children move freely between the living room and the hall depending on which activity they are participating in. The childminder has a wide range of toys, resources and equipment and a good selection of these are freely accessible to the children, thus encouraging their independence skills. The childminder has conducted a thorough risk assessment of her home, garden and for outings undertaken with the children. This ensures that children are safe at all times and that all areas are safe for them to use.

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provision

The childminder is supported by a good range of written policies and procedures that clearly detail her practices and which are personal to her setting. She has most of the necessary documentation, records and consents in place to enable her to meet the individual needs of each child in her care and works closely with parents to meet any specific family needs. However, she does not have in place, written permission from parents to the seeking of any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment. This may compromises children's welfare in an emergency.

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provision

Parents past and present demonstrate through letters and cards how successful their relationship is/was with the childminder. They talk about her commitment and flexibility and how much their children look forward to coming into her setting. Parents are involved in their children's progress through a range of formal and informal feedback. The good settling in procedures ensure that children settle quickly into this environment which enables parents to feel confident about leaving their children with the childminder.

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provision

The childminder has only recently started to self-evaluate her provision as a means of identifying her strengths and areas for development. For example, purchasing new resources for the children to use and identifying further training courses which she would like to attend to further develop her skills and the service offered. The recommendations raised at the last inspection have been fully addressed, showing her commitment to improve.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy and settled in the care of the childminder. It is clear that the childminder enjoys being with the children and involves herself in their play to support their learning. For example, she repeats words and simple sentences back to younger children and encourages them to do the same; she encourages them to use their imagination and problem solve as they play with small world people and develop their colour identification as they use the chalks and felt tip pens. She has a sound understanding of the six areas of learning often planning some activities in advance, such as the Easter eggs she plans to make. Children participate in a good range of activities that covers all areas of their development, as a result they are making good progress in their development. They are motivated and concentrate This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 for long periods as they draw pictures, complete a puzzle and cook a meal using

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

small world equipment. They show curiosity as to how things work as they press the button on and off on the small microphone before realising and stating that it may need a new battery in order for it to work better. All children are included in activities whatever their age as the childminder competently adapts these to tailor children's individual learning needs. An example of this is when she uses the flashcards, younger children are encouraged to repeat and say what the object is whilst more able children are asked specific questions about what they see. This means that the provision is inclusive.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has started to make and record observations of each child's development as they play, linking these to some of the areas of learning. However, although children's next steps have mostly been identified, there are no systems in place to carry these through effectively as plans are not in place for individual children.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder takes good steps to safeguard and promote the children’s welfare. Their health is effectively promoted as necessary steps are taken to prevent the spread of infection and when they are ill. Children are learning about the importance of keeping themselves healthy because the childminder reinforces the importance of this as she prepares their meals or whilst getting them ready for their snacks. Children's dietary requirements are met well. For example, the childminder ensures that children who are not keen on eating fruits still manages to receive a healthy intake, through providing them with fruit yoghurts. Rooms used by the children, furniture, equipment and toys are entirely suitable and safe and children learn about keeping themselves safe, for example, when out on the road; children put their toys away because they know to leave them lying about could be dangerous. Children behave well and have formed good relationships with

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

the childminder and with each other. They are keen to share their toys and work well alongside each other. Children receive ongoing praise and encouragement from the childminder, which develops their confidence and self-esteem. They have a sense of belonging as the childminder displays their art work. 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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 provide a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 25/03/2009

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the compulsory part of the Childcare Register 25/03/2009 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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