St Aloysius RC Voluntary Aided Infant School

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Unique reference number 108720 Inspection date 06/08/2009 Inspector Alison Weaver

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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 1991. She lives with her two adult children. They live in a house in Hailsham near to schools, shops and parks. The whole of the ground floor of the property is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder attends local carer and toddler groups on a regular basis.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding five children in this age group. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. This provision is registered by Ofsted on 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 gets to know each child and gives them appropriate support so that they continue to develop well in their learning. Although the childminder ensures that parents are regularly shown their child’s learning and development records, she has not fully developed opportunities for them, and for other providers, to share relevant information and contribute to her assessment process. Children’s individual welfare needs are satisfactorily met. The childminder is aware of her weaknesses and is taking steps to address some of them so that she can meet the requirements and continue to improve the provision for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 improve the risk assessment for the premises so that it more clearly identifies aspects of the environment and outdoor area that children come in contact with in order to minimise any hazards and ensure the safety of children  continue to develop the observation and assessment system to show how children are making progress in all areas of learning, to identify further learning priorities and to plan to meet their individual needs  continue to develop links with parents and other providers to ensure continuity by the two way sharing of information relating to children's learning and development.

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further?

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

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further?

 carry out and regularly review full risk assessments for each type of outing (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare - also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 08/09/2009  ensure that all persons aged 16 and over living on the 08/09/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 premises are suitable by notifying Ofsted and ensuring completion of the relevant checks (Suitable People - also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register).

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provision

The childminder has sufficient knowledge of the possible signs of child abuse and how to report any concerns she might have in order to protect children. However, she has breached regulations by failing to ensure that suitability checks are carried out on all household members aged 16 years and over. Despite this being identified at the last two inspections, the childminder has not addressed this and it potentially puts children at risk.

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provision

The childminder ensures that the home is kept secure and all necessary safety precautions are in place. She carries out adequate risk assessments on the home but she is using a format that is not geared towards childcare and a home setting. As a result, it is not specific to her provision and parts of it are not very relevant so it does not clearly cover everything a child may come into contact with. The childminder takes appropriate safety measures on outings but there are no formal risk assessments carried out and recorded to fully ensure that all hazards have been addressed so that children stay safe and to meet the regulations. All other required documentation is generally satisfactorily maintained and meets regulations.

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provision

The partnerships with parents are friendly and informal. They have copies of her key policies so that they are aware of her practices. She keeps them informed about general issues and activities through regular newsletters. They are given information about the Early Years Foundation Stage and shown the records she keeps on children’s progress. She makes effective use of daily diaries to communicate with parents; however, the focus is mainly on children’s welfare.

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provision

The childminder is making some improvements to her childcare provision by attending further training and seeking advice and ideas from a number of sources in order to develop her knowledge and practices.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children make themselves at home in the caring, family environment. They are able to move freely and safely around the home. They enjoy being with the childminder and make good progress. The children behave well and learn to share and take turns. They are well occupied and enjoy a wide variety of interesting activities. They particularly enjoy the craft activities where they develop good fine motor skills as they safely use different tools to create their artwork. They become absorbed in activities and concentrate well. They like to explore the different messy play activities such as shaving foam and water. They have fun scooping and pouring the coloured rice in the tray, watching it trickle from their hands. They are fascinated by the directional toy that the childminder shows them. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder is in the process of establishing an effective observation and

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

assessment system to help her ensure that all children make good progress across all areas of learning. She identifies the next steps for each child and then provides activities that will help them develop further. The childminder promotes their learning through play and everyday activities. They learn to recognise colours, numbers and letters. Children have many opportunities to develop their social skills as they regularly attend local toddler groups. Their experiences are also extended at these groups as they take part in additional activities where they learn about other countries and festivals. The childminder then develops these activities at home, for example, by children tasting different foods and making menus for their Chinese restaurant role play.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children eat healthily when with the childminder and are able to help themselves to drinks when they get thirsty. They learn about the importance of good personal hygiene through everyday routines and discussion. They are encouraged to try different healthy foods. Children have many opportunities to play outside. When they go on outings they learn about road safety and the need to be wary of strangers. 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? 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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Suitability to care for children, or have regular contact with them; Suitability and Safety of Premises and Equipment). 08/09/2009

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Suitability to care for children, or have regular contact with them; Suitability and Safety of Premises and Equipment). 08/09/2009

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