Huntley Church of England Primary School

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Unique reference number 115686 Inspection date 25/03/2009 Inspector Andrea Ewer

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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 registered in 2000 and is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of five children up to the age of eight years and currently has a variation to care for an additional child in the early years age range. There are currently seven children in the early years age range on roll and three older children who all attend for various hours and days.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder lives with her husband and two children aged 10 and six years old in a house in the Abington area of Northampton. Care is provided on the ground floor and use the first floor bathroom. Children share access to the garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

Local facilities include park, shops, library and schools within walking distance. The childminder uses her car to transport children to other amenities including the childminding group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and has completed the Quality First quality assurance scheme.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. Children's welfare, learning and development needs are met well because the childminder has a secure understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and implements it successfully overall. She recognises and values each child as a unique individual and provides a stimulating learning environment that helps them make good progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder has well- established links with the other settings children attend and partnerships with parents are strong. Overall the childminder monitors and evaluates her provision effectively to support her to continually improve outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the use of self-evaluation with particular regard to parents and children's questionnaires to support them to respond meaningfully to improve outcomes for children  ensure written consent to administer non-prescription medicine to children in an emergency specifies which medicines can be given  match observation and assessment records to the expectations of the early learning goals and develop planning to ensure children access all areas of learning. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

Comprehensive policies and procedures are implemented consistently by the childminder, shared with parents and inclusive for all children who attend. The childminder provides parents with useful information about the Early Years Foundation Stage and records of children's achievements show each child's progress towards the early learning goals. This helps parents to understand what their children are learning from the play and learning experiences provided and effectively supports them to continue their learning at home. The strong partnerships with parents and other settings children attend promotes a continuous approach to their learning and development. Information about children's welfare and learning is shared regularly between parents, the childminder and nursery. For example, the childminder obtains newsletters from the nursery which includes information about planned events and activities and

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provision

extends some activities from nursery into the play and learning opportunities provided.

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provision

Some very effective systems are in place to monitor and evaluate the provisions strengths and priorities for development. The childminder continues to attend training workshops to enhance her professional skills and knowledge. Since the last inspection she has attended training in Providing a rich environment, Creative music, Good role modelling and Assertiveness: Working with parents. Additionally the childminder has completed a quality assurance scheme and obtains parents and children's views through annual questionnaires which show they value the care provided, however, some requested information lacks depth and does not fully support her to review whether planned goals have been achieved.

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provision

The childminder has a sound understanding of the signs and symptoms of child abuse and her role in protecting them from harm. She has completed a detailed risk assessment and put in place effective measures to reduce the risk of accidents in the home, garden and during regular outings.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children make excellent progress towards the early learning goals and become active, inquisitive learners who think critically. The childminder has a very good understanding of the learning and development requirements and supports children's play and learning exceptionally well. She provides a stimulating range of activities based on children's interests, starting points and capabilities and extends their learning through effective questioning and providing additional resources during both child initiated and adult led activities. For example, children thoroughly enjoy playing the shopping game where they use role play equipment such as empty cereal boxes, play food, shopping baskets and a shopping till. They gain an excellent understanding of how to stay healthy as they observe the posters that show healthy foods and choose to buy similar foods "because they are good for you." Children enthusiastically complete the high street puzzle where they talk

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

about what you buy at the bakers, taking the kite to the park to fly it and learn This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 what an estate agent does. The childminder recognises children learn in different ways and ensures they are all fully included. For example, less confident children are allowed time to find specific pieces of the puzzle and to answer questions. The well-organised children's profiles show what children can do and helps the childminder build on skills they already have. They are not, however, sufficiently developed to ensure children access all areas of learning and the next steps in children's learning do not link to the development matters as set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage learning and development requirements. Regular daily routines help children feel secure and helps them gain a sense of time. They understand that when they come back from nursery, have lunch and a little play,

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

mummy comes to collect them. Children are gaining an excellent understanding of healthy living and overall their good health is promoted very well. They make healthy choices about what they eat, have regular drinks and thoroughly enjoy making smoothies where they taste a range of liquidised vegetables. They start to learn simple good hygiene practises as part of daily routines such as washing their hands at appropriate times and photograph's and posters reinforce their importance. Records that support the childminder to promote children's good health are maintained. The childminder obtains written consent to seek emergency medical treatment or advice and medicine and accident records are well- maintained overall and she holds an up-to-date first aid qualification. Occasionally written consent to administer non-prescription medicine in an emergency lacks significant detail. Children have excellent opportunities to develop their physical

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

skills during regular outdoor play in the garden or local park. They crawl through the tunnel, climb and balance on the large play equipment, walk forwards and backwards with increasing skill and confidence and move around in the ball pool and develop hand eye co-ordination as they carry the egg on the spoon.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are cared for in a homely environment where they move around freely as they readily select activities of their choice. Colourful posters and children's artwork are displayed attractively and help to create a child centred environment that gives children a sense of belonging. The organisation of space, furniture and resources provides an enabling environment which supports children to become independent. For example, children register themselves as present by placing their photograph on the kitchen door and place any of their artwork they wish to take home in the hanging pockets with their name on. Effective measures are in place to reduce the risk of accidents and helps to keep children safe. 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? 1 How well are children helped to be healthy? 1 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 1 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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