Weston Primary School

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Unique reference number 111114 Inspection date 16/02/2009 Inspector Clare Moore

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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 was registered in 1997. She lives with her husband and school age son in the village of Butts Ash near Hythe. The whole of the ground floor of the house is the main area used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register to care for a maximum of six children under eight at any one time. She is currently caring for four children in the early years age range and four children from five to under eight years of age on a rota basis. She also offers care to older children and is looking after one child over eight. There were no children on the Early Years Register present at the time of the inspection. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children and regularly attends local parent and toddler groups. The family has a dog.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder holds the Certificate in Childminding Practice which is a level 3 qualification.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. The childminder promotes all aspects of children’s welfare and development very well. She finds out about children’s individual needs so that she can settle them in and meet the needs of all the children in her care. As a result children enjoy attending and are happy and settled. She considers how she can improve the service she provides by, for example, continuing to develop her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop the process of self-evaluation to include the monitoring of improvements and the impact on children  continue to develop and consolidate understanding and knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage of learning.

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provision

The childminder evaluates her practice, considering most aspects, and seeks the opinions of both parents and children. This enables her to support individual children effectively. She makes sure parents are well informed through sharing her comprehensive set of well thought out polices and procedures, daily diaries for younger children, observations and photographs. Children are safeguarded This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 because the childminder has a sound understanding of child protection issues and local procedures. Thorough risk assessments, carefully considered procedures and supervision enhance the safety of the children. The childminder links up with other settings children attend so that she can provide continuity in their learning and development.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder's home is very well organised and makes for a stimulating learning environment for the children. The walls of the dedicated play room are covered with examples of children’s work, interesting displays and information she uses to reinforce learning. Clear labelling and efficient storage encourages children to make choices and be independent.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children learn to keep themselves safe through daily routines such as crossing roads when walking to the school and using apparatus on visits to the park. They are fit and healthy as they have regular vigorous active play both indoors and outside in the fresh air. They find out about the importance of good food and nutrition as the childminder promotes healthy eating through the provision of foods such as fresh fruit, vegetables and drinks of milk or water.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children’s learning is supported by the childminder as she knows the individual children well, makes frequent observations and uses the information to plan the next steps of learning. Her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage of learning ensures that all areas of learning are covered. Discussion and photographs show how the childminder uses her knowledge to promote learning through a range of activities. Children enjoy outings to local groups, a farm and play parks. They find out about how to care for animals as they handle the chicks and feed the kid goats. They learn about taking care of their personal hygiene as they wash their hands and use hand gel after touching the animals. They explore the passage of time as they find out about the dinosaurs, share books and use the illustrations on the wall poster that follows evolution.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy cooking, for example making rice crispy cakes. They develop fine muscle control as they use a knife to cut up vegetables to make a bird food block and scissors to cut card and paper. They have fun with role play, music, painting with their feet and building tall towers with plastic interlocking bricks. This helps them to develop creativity, imagination and make comparisons.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder encourages and promotes good behaviour through using techniques appropriate to the age and stage of each child. They find out about taking turns as they make choices about which songs to sing or game to play. They help to tidy up when they have finished with their play which contributes to making a positive contribution and a sense of belonging. 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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