Badsley Moor Junior School

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Unique reference number 106832 Inspection date 08/04/2009 Inspector Carol Cox

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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 2000. She lives with her husband and two daughters, aged seven and 12 years, in Ashton, Bristol. The whole of the childminder's home is used for childminding and there is a large enclosed garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time and is currently minding four children under five years at different times during the week. She also offers care to two children before and after school. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder takes and collects children from local schools and pre-schools and attends toddler groups on a regular basis.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory. The childminder uses her knowledge of each child to provide care suited to their particular needs. She ensures they are kept safe and secure and helps them learn about their own community and the world around them. She forms good partnerships with parents and works closely to provide consistent care for children. The childminder promotes children's learning and development through play, however the system to record children's progress is in its infancy. The childminder does not yet make formal evaluations of her provision, however through addressing recommendations from her previous inspection she has demonstrated her capacity for continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop the observation system in place to clearly identify the next steps in children's learning and development  develop systems of self-evaluation to identify the setting’s strengths and priorities for development that will improve the quality of provision for all children  review all policies and information supplied to parents to reflect the Early Years Foundation Stage framework  extend the safeguarding policy to include the procedure to follow in the event of an allegation made against the childminder or a family member

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain information from parents about who has legal contact and who has parental responsibility for a child 30/04/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare)

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provision

The childminder organises her provision to ensure children enjoy a warm and welcoming place where they are free to learn through play. She uses her knowledge of each child to plan activities and extend their experiences of life. Children are kept safe and secure through the childminder's good practice. For example, the childminder makes risk assessments of aspects of her practice and obtains all necessary consents from parents.

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provision

The childminder has policies and procedures in place to promote children's health and well-being, however some do not fully reflect the guidance of the Early Years Foundation Stage. For example, although she has a clear understanding of child protection issues, there is no procedure in place should an allegation be made against the childminder or a member of her household. Most records and documentation are maintained, however, the childminder has not yet obtained information confirming who has legal contact and parental responsibility for children to ensure their continuing security. Policies and procedures are made available for parents to read.

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provision

The childminder has not yet made a formal self-evaluation of her practice but she has demonstrated capacity for continuous improvement through addressing recommendations from her last inspection. For example, she regularly practises the emergency evacuation drill with minded children. She has attended training for the Early Years Foundation Stage and has started to implement most welfare and learning and development requirements effectively to the benefit of children.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children flourish in the warm and affectionate care offered by the childminder. They enjoy her spacious home and garden where they are free to play and learn both inside and out. Children are encouraged to learn how to look after their personal needs. The childminder works in close partnership with parents to support significant developments, such as toilet training. Parents work closely with the childminder, who ensures that the individual needs of each child are identified and met so they may be fully included in her provision. Children's health and well-being are effectively promoted through the provision of healthy snacks and drinks and regular fresh air and exercise in the childminder's garden and on walks in the local area. The childminder helps to involve parents in their children's learning through lending books for children to share at home.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has recently started to record children's achievements and interests and uses these to plan for future learning, these records are still in their infancy and do not yet clearly show children's ongoing progress. The childminder provides a wide and well balanced range of activities to help children learn and develop in all areas. Children enjoy adult-led and planned activities, such as This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 learning about other people and their lives through celebrating festivals. They attend toddler groups regularly and benefit from socialising with a wide range of children and opportunities to use large play equipment and different toys and resources. Children learn about colours and shapes and use counting skills through everyday activities such as making a jungle with Duplo animals. They develop an understanding of location and position through tracing and describing a journey

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Dora the Explorer takes when exploring a castle. The childminder uses local walks to help children observe their local community and begin to understand how things work, for example, when watching water works in the street and building at the school next door. Children are settled and happy and behave very well in the childminder's informed and sensitive care. 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? 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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 provide a written statement of the procedure to be followed in relation to complaints which relate to the requirements of the Childcare Register and which a parent makes in writing or by email (Procedures for dealing with complaints) 30/04/2009

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register (Procedures for dealing with complaints) 30/04/2009 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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