Craigcefnparc Primary School

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Unique reference number 400913 Inspection date 19/05/2009 Inspector Linda Cook

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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 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 has been registered since 1997 and is registered on the Early Years Register(EYFS) and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time. She is currently caring for two children in the EYFS age range and two older children are also cared for after school.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder runs her business from the family home which she shares with her husband and their two children. They live in a semi-detached house in the village of Great Ayton near Middlesbrough. She uses mainly the ground floor for childminding. There is also an enclosed garden for outdoor play. There are links with Roseberry School and nursery where children are taken and collected.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder successfully meets the needs of all the children in her care in an inclusive environment. She is thoughtful about how she organises her home and she promotes all aspects of the children's welfare effectively. The childminder has a very good understanding of how young children learn through play and she uses her knowledge and experience to support children's learning and development effectively.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop children's learning journals to evidence how their individual next steps are planned for  extend risk assessments to include outings and keep a record of when they are reviewed.

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provision

The childminder is very well organised and maintains a broad range of written policies to set out her procedures. This information is shared readily with parents so that all are aware from the start of the expectations. The childminder builds successful partnerships with families since there is a good two-way flow of information about how the children are progressing and about their individual needs. The childminder spends time talking to parents and gathering information before a child starts. This enables her to find out about children's interests and starting points and she is then able to plan and provide appropriate activities and resources to support each child.

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provision

The childminder is fully aware of her responsibility to safeguard children not only in the area of child protection but also by maintaining a safe home for play. The This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childminder is starting to record risk assessments completed on her home, though the record does not extend to outings. The childminder is experienced in working with young children; she uses her background knowledge and attends on-going training to ensure children's welfare and support their learning. As a result children make good progress in their all round learning and development.

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provision

The childminder reflects on her work and is committed to improving her knowledge and awareness of relevant issues. She has introduced a more formal system of self-assessment to identify her strengths and areas for development. She has taken positive action to address recommendations made at the last inspection which has helped to further promote children's health and safety.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the ‘Early Years Foundation Stage’ and she provides a wide range of interesting and stimulating activities to help the children make progress across all areas of learning and development. The childminder works well with parents to gather information about their children’s starting points and interests. She observes children at play and uses this information to chart children’s progress. Children’s assessment records include written observations and photographs to illustrate their enjoyment and development. However, while the childminder knows the children very well and instinctively provides for their next steps in learning current system do not evidence this.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care and they have developed warm and positive relationships. Children are well behaved and are encouraged to show care and consideration for others. The childminder provides a secure environment for children where they feel confident to express their own needs. She dedicates her time playing and talking to the children. She is interested in what the children say and responds to their interests; praising all their achievements great and small. As a result children are interested and eager to learn.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder interacts effectively with children, asking questions and engaging them in conversation to support and promote their language and communication skills. As they walk from nursery the children are eager to tell the childminder about their morning and the activities they have taken part in. Children show an early interest in reading as they look at books and are encouraged to bring their favourite books from home to share with the childminder. They begin to recognise letters and their corresponding sounds as they point out the letter their name begins with. Through practical activities they develop their awareness of counting and matching objects. Children are able to gain awareness of the wider community on their trips into the village to the play park and to feed the ducks. On their regular trips out they monitor the seasons talking about the spring flowers and the turning leaves in autumn. Photographic evidence shows the children have lots of

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

opportunities to express their own thoughts and ideas using a variety of creative materials. They explore texture and form as they play with dough, shaving foam and bake. They have opportunities express their individual creativity, for example, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 as they celebrate festivals making Easter cards and decorating eggs.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children learn how to keep themselves safe though discussions with the childminder. Young children develop their awareness of road safety during regular outings and they benefit from practising fire evacuation procedures. While parents provide a packed lunches the childminder discusses healthy eating with the children and ensures they drink regularly. Children are cared for in a clean home and effective records and written procedures ensure children's welfare is promoted and they are protected from infection. Children begin to understand the importance of good personal hygiene as the childminders ensures they wash their hands after attending to personal care needs and before eating. 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

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