Nursteed Community Primary School

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Unique reference number 132832 Inspection date 16/04/2009 Inspector Sue Vernon

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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 1989. She lives with her husband and two adult children, in the Saltford area of Bristol. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding as well as the upstairs bathroom and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time and is currently minding four children in the early years age group. She attends the local toddler group, library and park. The family has a pet dog and cat.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is satisfactory. The childminder builds warm relationship with both parents and children which enables her to find out about each child's individual care needs and work with parents effectively in order to support them. This ensures both parents and children feel valued and supported. The childminder provides a relaxed environment where children feel secure and settled as they play with a variety of play resources. The childminder has completed self-evaluation forms in order to assess her practice although areas for development, particularly in relation to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) have not been fully identified or acted upon as yet.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure observational assessments inform planning for each child's continuing development in all six areas of learning  provide positive images that challenge children's thinking and help them to embrace differences in gender, ethnicity, language, religion, culture, special educational needs and disabilities  ensure parents are fully aware of policies and procedures To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 gather information on who has legal contact and parental responsibility for each child (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 16/05/2009

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provision

Warm relationships are built with parents through established settling-in procedures. The childminder ensures that any particular individual needs such as This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 allergies or dietary needs are known and supported effectively. She uses information forms to gather background on each child although learning starting points are not clearly identified or threaded into learning plans. Some liaison with local providers such as a pre-school is in place to support continuity. A range of detailed policies and procedures are in place and briefly offered to parents, however these do not include details on parental responsibility for each child which is a requirement. Daily feedback is shared with parents to ensure they feel involved in their child's day.

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provision

Detailed risk assessments are used to evaluate safety issues both in the home and on outings and children develop safety awareness as they discuss road safety routines when outside. Safety awareness helps children to move around freely as they play in different rooms or develop their play ideas in the garden. Safe storage of toys and resources enable children to make some choices in their play. The childminder's good understanding of safeguarding issues and the procedures to be followed in the event of any safeguarding concerns supports children's well-being.

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provision

The childminder aims to improve her provision and has attended additional training, some of which relates to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). However, monitoring of the effectiveness of children's learning and development is not fully in place in order to ensure that all children are being moved consistently through all areas of learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children benefit from daily routines that support a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy regular outdoor play and daily walks where they learn about the natural world as they gather feathers and other interesting items to be used for craft work. Healthy snacks such as fruit are offered and the childminder carefully monitors the food provided to support children with allergies. Children know the routines that are in place to support good hygiene practises such as regular hand washing using their own individual towels. Safety awareness is in place as children discuss and follow fire evacuation plans.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are relaxed and happy in the care of the childminder. They respond well to her consistent praise and behave well. They build good relationships with each other and enjoy sharing toys and playing together, for example as they play shops in the garden play house. Some play resources and discussions help children learn about differences although these are not wide ranging. The childminder works well to support younger children's language as she repeats their words back to them and asks open questions as they look at games and books together, including photographs of the available toy resources as they decide what they want to play with next. Various musical toys and simple electronic toy computers help children learn the value of technology. Children develop a sense of responsibility as they learn to put toys away before moving on to their next choice.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Progress in learning and development is satisfactory. Children have opportunities to develop their concentration and simple problem solving skills as they build train tracks with the childminder. They value books and choose them for themselves This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 from an accessible unit. Writing opportunities are offered within craft work when pens and paper are available. Imaginative play is supported as children make dens or enjoy home play. Craft work and play with textures such as play dough and water are offered. Whilst observations on children's learning are made and shared with parents, they do not identify next stage learning across all six areas. Activities are not fully planned in order to incorporate challenges and ensure next stages are developed for each child's learning journey in the EYFS. Activities do not always provide extension ideas or challenge for all children across the six areas of

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

learning. 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? 3 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? 3 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 that required the provider to take any action.

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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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