Burntstump Seely CofE Primary Academy

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Unique reference number 143297 Inspection date 21/07/2009 Inspector Clare Moore

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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 1996. She lives with her husband and their two teenage children in Farlington, Portsmouth. All areas of the property are available for the purpose of childminding, although the main area used by children is the ground floor. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play, and the childminder lives within walking distance of local schools and parks.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years of age and not more than three children in the early years age group. She is currently minding 20 children on a rota basis, seven of whom are in the early years age range and 12 older children. The childminder collects children from the local school and organises and attends local toddler and music groups on a regular basis.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. The childminder offers a positive, calm, child-centred environment where children are free to choose their activities. She makes sure all the children are included at their own individual level and take part in the way that suits their age and stage of development. She constantly reflects on her practice and seeks the views of parents who are wholly trusting and appreciative. She maintains continuous improvement through self-evaluation, recommendations from inspection and liaison with other professionals.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop observations and assessment systems in order to identify learning priorities for each child and inform the planning of appropriate play and learning experiences  extend sharing of information with parents to include children's learning at the setting and targets for next steps of learning  ensure the regulatory body are informed of significant changes to the premises

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provision

The childminder has a well organised approach. She carefully evaluates her work and has made significant improvements since the last inspection. These include displaying a clear complaints procedure, implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage, attending training courses to update skills and knowledge, and planning ahead for future improvements. She has very good relationship with parents, liaises on a daily basis and shares her policies and the progress records about the children with them. Future learning priorities and ideas to support children's This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 progress are not yet routinely shared. She also shares information with another setting that a child attends, promoting continuity in care and learning.

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provision

Children are safeguarded as the childminder is knowledgeable regarding child protection and includes information in procedures about record keeping, confidentiality and the Local Safeguarding Children Board. She has very professional risk assessments to a high standard which include all areas of the house and garden and regular outings. However, on one occasion Ofsted was not notified regarding a change in the accommodation which is a requirement.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy attending and are very settled and happy. They make good progress in their learning as the childminder knows each child well and is tuned in to their needs. Although there is no formal planning, routines are built around a variety of outings, group activities and meal times which promote challenge and learning opportunities. The childminder has started to keep progress records of the children using photographs, captions, samples of work and termly reports that clearly cover all the areas of learning. Children are free to make choices from the inviting and comprehensive range of toys and resources both indoors and in the garden. They are captivated as they take part in a bubble blowing activity exploring what happens when they count, clap their hands over the bubble and compare shapes and sizes which helps to develop numeracy and problem solving skills. They are absorbed as they delve into a box containing a mixture of model

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

animals. They name the animals when they can, encouraged by the childminder in a lively way that enhances the activity. They make animal sounds and learn new words as the childminder tells them about the names of less well known animals and some of the dinosaurs.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children show excitement as they prepare to go in the garden finding their shoes and putting them on with appropriate help and support. They demonstrate their enthusiasm as they run freely and select wheeled toys to ride on and steer and explore in the sand with a variety of implements such as spades, rakes and moulds. Children snuggle in to the childminder as she sits on the floor and sofa sharing favourite books and stories and join in predicting words, responding to her praise and encouragement.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children find out about keeping themselves safe as they go down the steps into the garden using the hand rail, and as they take part in fire practice. They are reminded by the childminder to get down from the toy car roof so that they do not fall and hurt themselves. They benefit from home-cooked food which they share together for their main meal which is supplemented with a wide variety of vegetables and fruit. A daily menu is posted up for parents so they know what is on offer. Children spend time outside most days in the garden, park or on outings to the woods and beach ensuring they have fresh air, exercise and daylight. This helps to keep them fit and healthy. Children find out about good personal hygiene routines as they clean their teeth after meals at the childminder's home using their own toothbrushes. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children show concern for each other, for example when the youngest child slips

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

up in the garden and is treated by the childminder an older child goes to help to find a sticking plaster for him. They start to become independent, seeking out their shoes to go outside, selecting their toys, and they are encouraged to help lay tables and tidy away which helps towards making a positive contribution. They are polite to the childminder and to each other remembering to follow a request with a ‘please’ as the childminder is a good role model and offers encouragement which helps to reinforce social conventions. 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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