Osborne Primary School

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Unique reference number 147758 Inspection date 23/06/2009 Inspector Julie Biddle

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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 was registered in 1997. She lives with her husband, one adult child and one younger child in the London borough of Harrow. The whole ground floor of the childminder’s home is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children. There are currently three in the early years age group on roll, the childminder also cares for children in the older age group. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and the local authority childminding network.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good with outstanding elements in learning and development and partnership with parents. Each child is recognised and valued as a unique individual. The childminder is highly effective in ensuring that all children are well integrated and achieving as much as they can, overcoming any barriers which may prevent this. Overall, an inclusive and a very welcoming service is provided by the childminder. An effective self-evaluation system helps lead to improvement. In addition, the relationship with parents and carers means they are very well informed of their child's progress.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure details of the daily record of attendance are correct  continue to develop the systems for observing children and identifying their next steps in learning and ensure this links to planning

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's welfare and learning. There is a wide range of interesting and well maintained toys and resources, which are used to help children progress in all areas of their learning and development. Furthermore, children also experience a varied range of outings. For example, they visit country parks, garden centres and the local fire station, all of which contributes to children's understanding of the wider world and the local community.

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provision

The childminder has in place robust systems to keep children safe. For example, she carries out risk assessments of all areas of her premises, which are used by children. The childminder completes a daily register of attendance, however, this This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 lacks some of the necessary details. The suitable equipment provided is kept good repair. She has a clear understanding of safeguarding procedures and is aware of what to do if she has concerns about a child in her care. The childminder has started to evaluate her work with the children. She has identified areas of strength and is able to identify areas to build upon with her existing practice to ensure that this has a positive impact on the children's welfare and learning. For example, the childminder is beginning to observe the children during their play to assess and plan for their next stage of development, although the system is not yet fully

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provision

established. The childminder is enthusiastic and committed to developing her service.

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provision

Children benefit from the highly effective relationships the childminder has with the parents. They are kept well informed about their child by the use of a daily diary and through verbal communication, which helps ensure continuity in care for the children. The childminder keeps parents informed of the day's activities, often as they happen through the text system, meaning parents feel part of and included in their child's day. In addition, she seeks information from parents regarding their children's individual needs and routines. Therefore, she is able to provide for them well. The childminder ensures all children are included, feel valued and are able to enjoy participating in play and activities to their full potential.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy, secure and settled because of the warmth and affection the childminder gives. She has a good knowledge of each area of the early learning goals and plans exciting and challenging activities for the children to enjoy. In addition the childminder adapts activities in order to ensure that all children are included and involved. A balance of free play and adult led activities are provided each day. Consequently, children become competent learners as they make their own decisions about what they wish to do. They also gain confidence, and are able to approach the childminder to express their needs. Children are completely absorbed in their play, supported by the childminder who devotes her time to them. As a result children concentrate very well as they, for example, sew material to make a handbag.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children have considerable opportunities to enjoy a range of experiences. This is evident in photographs which show children visiting the fire station, feeding reindeer, going to the local park and visiting a mosque. The childminder plans experiences that build upon children's own interests, such as making scrap books about animals. Children have a lovely time as they stick and glue cats for their scrap books.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder constantly talks to children helping them to begin to develop their language skills in both English and their home language. She has developed her own knowledge of the children's home language by working closely with parents and other family members to develop a dictionary of useful words.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children have a super time as they pick strawberries in the garden, they talk confidently about how many strawberries they have picked and the other This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 vegetables in the garden. The childminder uses many opportunities to extend children's understanding of numbers and mathematical concepts such as 'how many beans do you have?' as children play with beans and rice. They have a wonderful time as they let the pulses flow through their hands.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

All children are made to feel welcome as the childminder treats them as individuals and values them. Children are made to feel good about themselves as they are given the attention they need. Frequent praise and the use of positive strategies for behaviour management lead to children developing their confidence and self- esteem and behaving well.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder follows good hygiene practices to ensure children are not put at risk from any unnecessary infections, for example, they wash their hands before meals using their own individual towels to dry their hands. Children enjoy healthy and nutritious meals that are prepared on a daily basis and include fresh fruits and vegetables. 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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