Bonneygrove Infants' School

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Unique reference number 129129 Inspection date 28/04/2009 Inspector Susan Parker

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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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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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 1995. She lives with her husband and three children aged 15, 12 and nine in Brookmans Park, Hertfordshire. Most of the ground floor is used for childminding including the lounge, kitchen and downstairs toilet. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding two children in this age range on a part-time basis. She also offers care to children over five years to 11 years. The provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The family has a cat.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the provision is satisfactory. The childminder gains knowledge of each child's individual needs, through conversations with parents and some observations. This ensures that she promotes children's welfare, learning and development. Children's safety and security are a priority and the children are learning about keeping themselves safe while investigating the world around them. The childminder verbally shares information daily with the children's parents, however, links with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) are undeveloped. The childminder has not evaluated her provision to ascertain how effectively she promotes the EYFS.

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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 observations so they effectively help to assess the progress which children are making  develop effective links with other provisions that the children in the early years age group are attending  provide resources and activities which reflect positive images of race, culture, religion, disability and gender

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provision

The childminder is effective in her organisation of the required records and documentation. She is beginning to introduce appropriate observations; however, these are not fully developed to help to assess the progress which children are making towards the early learning goals. Children's individual needs are recorded and met. Recent training and knowledge on safeguarding protocol ensures that children are safe and well protected. The childminder has a suitable level of understanding of child protection and is committed to promoting children's safety at all times. This includes teaching the children to play safely and be aware of This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 possible hazards.

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provision

Children are making satisfactory progress in this provision. They have access to a range of suitable, age appropriate activities, toys and resources; however, very few of these resources and activities reflect positive images of race, culture, religion, disability and gender.

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provision

The childminder has a positive attitude and is committed to promoting the welfare, learning and development of every child attending. Children's individual needs are discussed with parents and recorded. Children in the EYFS age range have folders containing observations, photographs and examples of mark making or craft activities. These show what each child's capabilities are, but are not fully effective in planning the next steps in children's learning and development.

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provision

Any accidents are recorded and the home checked daily for hazards. The childminder has a valid first aid certificate and has a good awareness of keeping children safe; she regularly assesses the home and takes appropriate precautions to keep children from harm. Through the childminder, the children are learning very good habits, for example, regular emergency evacuation drills ensure that every child is aware of what to do in an emergency situation.

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provision

The childminder is effective in working in close partnership with the parents; however, she has not formed these with other settings and other professionals. Through this sharing of information with parents, the childminder has developed an understanding of each child's individual likes, dislikes and abilities which ensures that she is able to fully include them in all activities.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are making satisfactory progress in this setting where their individual needs are met. The childminder knows each child and is able to provide them with interesting games, resources and activities which stimulate their natural curiosity and imagination. Children are safe and secure in this provision. They are adopting healthy habits such as washing their hands after using the toilet and before eating.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children have regular access to outdoor play, and are always supervised in the garden. Children can develop their physical skills on the trampoline, swings, slides and ride on toys. They are learning to keep themselves safe when playing in the garden, house and when crossing roads.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's language and communication is promoted as the childminder holds conversations with them and they share stories. Children are encouraged to be independent in their personal skills such as putting on their own shoes. Children are encouraged to think critically as the childminder asks them appropriate questions about what they are doing, how many, what colour, shape etc. Children are forming an understanding of problem solving and numeracy; they recognise shapes very well and are able to complete challenging puzzles. Children's mathematical thinking is promoted as an integral part of all activities such as counting cars, recognising colours and familiar numerals. They are learning about This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 the world around them through mixing in the local community, looking at seasons and wildlife. However, children do not see positive images of other cultures,

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

religions or abilities in everyday resources or activities.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's milestones and achievements are recorded through photographs and observations; however, these do not effectively assist in planning the next steps to challenge the children to ensure a good progression towards the early learning goals. 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? 3

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 3 How well are children helped to be healthy? 3 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

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