Stockbridge Village Primary School

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Unique reference number 136222 Inspection date 01/06/2009 Inspector Hilary Elizabeth Tierney

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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 1999. She is on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder lives with her three children, aged eight, six and five years, in a residential area of Yate in South Gloucestershire. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The family has a dog and cat as pets.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years, of whom no more than two may be in the early years age group at any one time. She is currently minding four children in this age group. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. She attends the local playgroup and toddler group, and takes children to the local library, park and shops.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory. The childminder treats all children with equal care and concern; consequently, children are happy, confident and content. The partnership with parents is developing well and information is shared on a regular basis. Partnerships with other early years settings are in their infancy. Written policies and procedures are in place and help to contribute to the smooth running of the setting. Although the childminder has not completed a formal self-evaluation, she can confidently identify the areas she would like to improve in her practice.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the links between sensitive observational assessments and planning of activities that include children’s interests, so that all children’s individual needs continue to be met  develop further the safeguarding children policy, so that it includes a procedure to be followed in the event of an allegation of abuse being made against a member of the household  ensure when regular evacuation drills are carried out details of them are recorded  develop a system to record the times of arrival and departure of any visitors and their purpose of visit

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provision

Children are safeguarded effectively because the childminder ensures all areas in the home are safe. Risk assessments are in place; these are detailed and cover all This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 aspects of the environment that children come into contact with. Outings procedures are in place and risk assessments on these have also been completed. The childminder has practised fire evacuation procedures with children and they are aware of what to do in an emergency. However, she has not completed records of these drills. The childminder has several visitors to the home; she has details of these visitors, but has not kept records of their times of arrival and departure. The childminder is confident in her knowledge regarding how to safeguard children and fully understands what to do in the event of having a concern about a child in her care. She has a written safeguarding children policy in

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provision

place, but this does not include a procedure to follow in the event of an allegation being made against a member of the household. The childminder has clear accident and medication records in place and ensures she shares these with parents. All necessary parental permissions are in place. The childminder is confident in dealing with accidents.

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provision

The childminder has written polices and procedures in place and these are shared with parents. There are close relationships developing with parents and information is shared with them daily. Relationships with other early years settings that children have started to attend are in their infancy; the childminder is aware of how important it is to develop these. The childminder has identified that she does need to increase her overall knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has made satisfactory progress on observations and assessments on the children in her care, but has not yet fully linked the children's next steps of learning and development to the overall general planning of activities.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy, content and confident at the childminder's home. She treats them with equal care and concern. The childminder is aware of their needs and meets them adequately. She offers plenty of praise and encouragement for children who need reassurance. Interactions between the childminder and children are good and open questions are used to help the children think and problem solve. Children have easy access to a suitable range of resources.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are progressing well in all areas of learning. The range of activities provided for them ensure they are well occupied and engaged in their play. For example, children were observed having a lovely time in the garden using a chalk board and wiping it off with a wet cloth. They watched the area dry in the sunshine. Children have plenty of opportunities to explore the world around them with regular outings to the local shops and trips further away. Children are developing their language skills through clear interactions between the childminder and each other. They are able to develop their understanding of early reading skills through easy access to books. Children enjoy looking at books alone and with the childminder. Children were observed using their problem solving skills as they completed jigsaws. They proudly showed the finished product to the childminder, who offered praise to them.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy being at the childminder's home. They are beginning to learn about healthy practices and understand the importance of hand washing, healthy eating This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and fresh air and exercise. The childminder prepares meals daily for the children and is a good role model. She encourages children to use manners, such as saying 'please' and 'thank you'. The childminder speaks to children in a calm, caring manner and they respond with good behaviour. 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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