The Arthur Morris School

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Unique reference number 128755 Inspection date 20/07/2009 Inspector Angela Ramsey

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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 October 1992. She lives with her partner in a three bedroom house which is located in a residential street in the London borough of Lewisham. The premises comprises of three bedrooms, a kitchen diner, through lounge and a downstairs cloakroom. Neither the upstairs or garden are used for childminding purposes.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for three children under eight years; and of these, not more than three may be in the early years age range. She is currently caring for one child in the early years age range. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory. The childminder provides a variety of suitable age appropriate play opportunities for those in her care. Children are kept safe because the childminder has implemented appropriate safety measures and they are supervised at all times. There are currently no children with any learning difficulties or disabilities being cared for by the childminder. All actions set at the last inspection have been complied with.

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further?

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

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further?

 devise an emergency evacuation procedure and ensure this procedure is practised with the children  develop knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework  ensure that observations and assessments of children are completed regularly and used to inform the planning of activities to cover all areas of learning, in order to meet children's individual needs

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure details of all risk assessments including those for outings are recorded (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) 07/08/2009

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provision

When in the childminder's home children are protected from harm and are supervised. Smoke and a carbon monoxide alarms have been fitted. A fire blanket This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 is available in the kitchen and stair gates are sited to prevent children from entering certain areas. However, an emergency evacuation procedure has not been devised. The childminder supervises the children at all times. However, details of all risk assessments including those for outings are not kept.

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provision

The childminder has updated her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues. As a result she is aware of the various signs and symptoms of abuse and the appropriate action she is expected to undertake to ensure vulnerable children are protected. Since her last inspection the childminder has successfully completed a first aid course.

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provision

Positive relationships have been formed with parents. Parents complete details about their child's specific care needs. Parents are kept informed of their child's achievements and progress through daily conversations with the childminder.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has not yet attended the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) training. She is aware that she needs to become more familiar with the EYFS framework and that she needs to develop a system for planning, evaluating and assessing the activities and opportunities provided for children, in order to meet children's individual needs. Also observations and assessments of what the children can do are to be completed.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Whilst in the childminder's home children are able to explore interactive toys, enjoy books and build with construction toys such as Lego. The childminder also organises trips to local parks. Children are also taken to childminding groups, here children can investigate materials such as sand and dough, and develop their confidence as they socialise with their peers. 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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