Allington with Sedgebrook Church of England Primary School

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Unique reference number 120511 Inspection date 25/06/2009 Inspector Deborah Jacqueline Newbury

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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 registered in 1987. She lives in Knaphill in Surrey with her husband and adult son. The ground floor of the house is used for childminding with bathroom facilities available on this floor. Children sleep in bedrooms on the first floor. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play and easy access to the house from the road. The property is close to local schools, parks, shops and a library. The childminder works with her daughter, who is also a registered childminder.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time. There are three places for children in the early years group. When working with another childminder at the same premises, she is allowed to care for eight children, of whom a maximum of five may be within the early years group. There is currently a total of eight children on roll; of these, five are in the early years group and three in the later years group. Days and times of children's attendance vary.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder walks and drives to local schools and nursery groups to take and collect children as necessary. She attends local toddler groups and regularly takes children to the park, a soft play centre and other places of interest.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. Children benefit from the warm, caring relationship they enjoy with their carer who, in common with her co-minder, is committed to ensuring children feel at home and that they have their care needs met and make progress in their learning and development. She is developing systems for monitoring children's progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder has a sound ability to bring about continuous improvement and establishes good working relationships with parents. All children are treated fairly and with equal concern.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop use of observation and records of children's progress towards the early learning goals  update the record of risk assessment to include any assessments of risks for outings and trips This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder co-minds with her daughter. Good team work is evident with both minders working together well to ensure the childminding day flows smoothly and that children are supported. Use of self-evaluation as a means of monitoring existing practice and identifying areas for improvement is underway. The childminders are working on this together; they have a realistic idea of the strengths of their setting and have highlighted areas for development, both individually by improving their own knowledge and collectively to improve overall outcomes for children. Paperwork is well organised and is kept securely. It has regard for confidentiality.

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provision

The childminder has a sound understanding of child protection issues and her responsibility to safeguard children at all times. Parents are informed of the action she will take if she has any concerns. Risk assessments are in place for most aspects of the provision to identify potential hazards although these have not been extended to include any assessments of risks for outings and trips. It is apparent, though, for example when children visit the park, that careful safety checks are carried out before children are allowed the freedom to explore.

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provision

Parents are very positive about the quality of the provision and the care their children receive. Written testimonials from parents comment on activities and trips their children enjoy and the overall organisation of the provision. They are provided with copies of the childminders' written policies and procedures and the childminder makes time to talk with them on a daily basis. Written diaries are used for children under the age of two. Parents are invited to view their children's learning journals to promote a shared approach to supporting children's learning. The childminders are looking at ways of developing relationships with other providers who also deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage to children attending this setting.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminders are developing their use of observation to monitor children's progress towards the early learning goals although this is work in progress. Children benefit from familiar routines that include regular outings within the local community. For instance they attend childminding toddler groups and go to a soft play centre each week. They also have opportunities to go to other places of interest, such as the library. Thus, children develop their social skills as they meet up with other children and adults and gain a sense of place. Garden play enables them to be physically active, and use their senses and imaginations as they play with the different equipment on offer. Children relish the idea of going to the park which is situated very close to the childminder's home and they become very excited. They have the freedom to investigate the climbing frame and other large play apparatus and kick balls, under the watchful eye of the childminder who

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

encourages them to improve upon existing skills and gain new ones. Young children, who are learning to walk, receive lots of reassurance and praise. Children search out toys that interest them and become engrossed in their play. Some This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children use appropriate mathematical language as they describe how the lift attached to the toy garage can be used to take the cars up and down and they show an understanding of magnets as they demonstrate how some of the cars 'stick together'. The childminder engages positively with children through conversation and asking questions that encourage children to think and investigate further.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder provides a clean, comfortable and welcoming home where children feel secure. They follow good personal hygiene routines with support and learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, older children understand that they all need to have sun cream applied to their skin before they go outside because the sun is hot and can burn. They learn about road safety and practise fire drills at regular intervals. Parents provide all their children's food and they are encouraged to support the childminders' promotion of healthy eating. Food is stored appropriately to ensure it remains fresh and suitable to eat. Children are supported in learning how to manage their behaviour and develop skills for the future; for instance, through sharing and turn-taking and undertaking small tasks within the home such as helping to tidy away toys. 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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