Llangors V.P. School

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Unique reference number 400559 Inspection date 06/04/2009 Inspector Rachael Flesher

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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 1984. She lives with her husband and son aged 12 years, in a semi detached house close to the centre of Ripon. The whole of the ground floor and upstairs bathroom are used for childminding purposes. The house is within walking distance of local schools, shops and parks and there is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The family have a pet guinea pig and goldfish.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both parts of the Childcare Register to care for six children, three of whom may be in the early years age group. There are currently nine children on role, six of whom are in the early years age group attending on a full and part-time basis. Partnership arrangements are in place with schools and other early years providers where children also attend and she collects children from Moorside Infants and Junior School. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is good. The outcomes for children are promoted well, they are safeguarded and their individual needs met, due to the effective information sharing systems with parents and other partners and the documentation, policies and procedures in place. The childminder critically evaluates her practice and provision and demonstrates a strong committed to continuous improvement and professional development. She has begun to implement systems to support all children to make good progress in their learning and development and children enjoy their time at the setting and are progressing well towards the early learning goals.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop systems for observing and assessing childrens individual needs, interests and stages of development, identifying personally meaningful and motivating next steps in their learning and planning for these accordingly, to help them progress towards the early learning goals.

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further?

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

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further?

 keep a record of the risk assessment clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident. (Documentation) 20/04/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

Self-evaluation processes are in place and the childminder reflects on her practice and provision well, clearly identifying her strengths and areas she would like to further develop and setting appropriate targets accordingly. She accesses training and support from the local authority and other early years providers and recommendations set at the last inspection have been addressed, demonstrating a good capacity to improve the outcomes for children. Most of the documentation, policies and procedures required for the safe and efficient management of the setting are in place, reviewed and shared with parents meaning children are safeguarded and included and their needs are met. The childminder ensures she is up to date about the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child and risk assessments are carried out and recorded for the premises and each type of outing. However, these do not clearly state when a risk assessment was carried

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provision

out, by whom and the date of review, which is a requirement.

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provision

Strong partnerships with parents and other providers where children also attend are in place to further support the individual needs of the children and promote their welfare. The childminder gathers detailed information from parents to help children settle and to establish their starting points and ensures an effective two way flow of information is maintained at all times. Their progress is shared through diaries, learning and development files and photographs which also demonstrate the range of activities and outings the children have enjoyed over time. Continuity in children's care and learning is promoted and they are supported during times of transition due to the effective partnerships in place with schools and other settings. The childminder is aware of the range of professionals available and how to access their services to further support any additional needs children may have.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are healthy, safe and secure. Their individual needs are met and positive relationships are established with the childminder. Younger children's individual care routines are followed in line with home and recorded in a daily diary that is shared with parents to ensure consistency and to support their personal, social and emotional needs. All children participate eagerly and with enjoyment and are confident to make decisions, explore and investigate, and relate well to others. They are learning about possible dangers and how to protect themselves from harm and are developing their understanding of how to be healthy. Meals and snacks provided are well balanced and nutritious and the childminder and children sit at the table together to enjoy their food, providing a relaxed, social experience. Good hygiene practises are fostered and children are cared for in a clean and tidy environment.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The learning environment provides all children with a range of age appropriate resources and opportunities to play, learn and develop across the six areas of learning. Children can freely select activities and equipment to pursue their own interests, which encourages their confidence and independence. A good balance of child-initiated and adult-led activities are provided and children enjoy baking, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 exploring play dough, painting, investigating sand and water and digging and growing things in the garden. The childminder extends children's learning by playing alongside them and asking open questions to encourage critical thinking. She observes children and has begun to record their interests and achievements through notes, photographs and samples of their work to demonstrate the good progress children are making towards the early learning goals. She assesses their

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

current stage of development, however, systems for identifying and planning for the next steps in their learning are not yet fully developed to ensure the learning opportunities provided are personally meaningful and motivating for all children.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder is enthusiastic about the outdoors and understand the importance of outdoor play and learning. She makes full use of the outdoor space on a daily basis to enable all children to experience the different elements and seasons and to extend their learning. Play and learning flow seamlessly between indoors and outdoors enabling children to make the most of resources and materials available to them. The childminder changes the environment in response to children’s changing interests. For example, she creates more space for the children to ride the wheeled toys and helps them gather resources from inside as they begin to bring the small world cars outdoors. Babies and children of all ages can access, explore and investigate the outdoor environment. Babies crawl on the grass and protective mats and are gently rocked on the trampoline, enjoying the movement. Other children spend considerable time playing imaginatively together with the

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

home corner resources and the childminder builds on their play providing them with paper and pencils to encourage their emerging writing skills. The childminder also uses interesting green spaces within walking distance, such as the river, canal and gardens and they visit local farms, parks, shops, library and toddler groups to provide opportunities to develop friendships and to further support and extend the learning environment. Resources reflect the diversity of children and adults within and beyond the setting and positive images are used to challenge children’s thinking and promote discussion. 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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