Fairways Primary School

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Unique reference number 114841 Inspection date 22/06/2009 Inspector Chris Mackinnon

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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 has been registered since 2000. She lives with her husband and their three school age children in Shoreham, West Sussex. Her house is easily accessible and the whole of the ground floor is used for childminding, including the conservatory extension. Children also use an enclosed back garden for outside activities. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. A maximum of five minded children may attend at any one time, with no more than three in the early years age group. The childminder currently has six children on roll, with four in the early years age group. The childminder makes regular outings to nearby shops and play areas.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory. The childminder has a clear knowledge of individual children and positively supports their welfare and learning. The childminder's home is safe and secure and appropriately prepared for childcare. A range of thoughtfully planned activities are provided, and children make sound progress in their learning. The childminder is inclusive and establishes close links with parents and other care settings, to support children's healthy growth and achievement. The childminder has a developing awareness of self- evaluation and takes care to ensure children enjoy her childcare setting.

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further?

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

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further?

 increase knowldege and application of the six learning goals, to support children's development  develop the observation and assessment of children's learning progress  make more use of self-evaluation to support reflective practice and continuous improvement

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provision

The childminder is an organised and consistent provider and manages her childcare appropriately. She is well established as a child carer, with over nine years experience and has close links with other local childminders. She is organised in her support for children's welfare and positively promotes their learning development, with a sound range of play and learning activities. Her ability to plan and provide learning for individual children, over a range of ages, is a clear strength within her childminding practice.

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provision

The childminder has a developing awareness of reflective practice and the importance of assessing her play and learning programme. She is able to note This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children's responses to activities, and revise how activities are presented, but her use of self-evaluation is not yet fully developed, and the methods used to identify areas for improvement are currently limited.

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provision

The childminder has established sound links with parents, and is able to work closely with a range of other carers to support individual children's healthy growth and progress. Clear information on children's activities and healthy development is provided for parents, and parents are encouraged to support their children's achievements. Clear details are also provided for parents on the childminder's planned activities and regular learning themes.

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provision

The childminder has a clear awareness of the need to safeguard children, and children are appropriately supervised and kept secure. Individual children's health and welfare are also positively considered, and the childminder is able to ensure children are happy and settled within her home setting. The childminder has attended appropriate child protection training and follows appropriate safeguarding procedures.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder provides an organised programme of learning, and demonstrates a sound ability to provide activities to support the interests and achievements of children over a range of ages. Within her planned activities, individual children's different learning needs are positively noted, with focused use of resources and activities soundly organised to provide challenge and extend children's skills. The childminder, therefore, has a recognisable strength in the planning of her learning and development programme.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has not yet completed training in the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. She provides activities that include many of the basic elements of learning, and has a developing knowledge of the six early learning goals. During the planned activities she provides some positive support for children's learning, but her understanding of how the early learning goals are used to extend children's development, is not fully developed.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder is aware of the need to observe and assess children's progress. She is able to give a clear account of children's responses to activities and children's next learning stages are known and supported. Individual children's development is monitored, but the organised and systematic assessment of children's learning is not yet fully established within her practice. The childminder keeps regular daily details of individual children's care and development for parents. Parents are also positively included and made aware of their children's achievements.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder's support for children's welfare is clearly organised. She has prepared her home to be safe and secure for children, with a clear range of safety procedures in place, including written risk assessments. Children's healthy growth and development are also positively promoted, and the childminder encourages children's independence and cleanliness. A range of healthy meals and snacks are This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 provided and children learn about different foods. Children also have cooking and food preparation as part of their learning activities.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's enjoying and achieving is soundly promoted, and the childminder provides a range of planned activities to positively promote children's interests and learning. Children's use of words and language is clearly encouraged and children also learn about colours, shapes and numbers. Children also particularly enjoy exploring tactile items, small-world and assembly play-sets, which encourages their manual and organisational abilities. During all their activities, and significantly with art-crafts, children learn to use a range of tools and develop skills to support their future learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder's organised play environment provides a range of learning opportunities that benefits the children attending. Children explore resources and are creative with their play materials, they also develop their own games and play ideas. The regular provision of role play, for instance, helps children's general learning and encourages their imagination and inventiveness. The childminder also provides easy access to outdoor play, and takes children on outings to support their awareness of the wider world.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's behaviour is suitable managed and children are positively encouraged to share and be aware of others. The childminder is also an experienced carer and is able to organise and guide the behaviour of children over a range of ages. She also takes care to work closely with parents and gather details of children's attendance at other care settings, to ensure their development and continued learning is maintained. 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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