Raysfield Junior School

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Unique reference number 109052 Inspection date 27/07/2009 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 1990. She lives with her partner, three adult children and a six year old child. They live in a house in Polegate near to schools, parks and shops. 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 has a dog, cat, hamster and fish in a pond.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five 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 three 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 works closely with parents to meet children’s individual welfare needs. In general, suitable arrangements are in place to ensure their safety and well-being. Children make satisfactory progress in their learning and development. The childminder is aware of her main weakness and intends to take steps to improve her provision, particularly with regard to children’s learning and development.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop a more effective observation and assessment system to show how well children achieve in the areas of learning and to identify next steps for learning in order to plan and provide activities that will help them develop further  develop systems for monitoring and assessing the provision in order to continue to improve outcomes for children and meet their needs.

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further?

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

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further?

 produce and regularly review risk assessments for outings (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 10/08/2009  ensure the complaints procedure for parents contains the full details of the regulatory body (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare). 10/08/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder has a satisfactory awareness of the possible signs of child abuse and is clear about her responsibility to report any concerns she has. The home is kept safe and secure for the children in her care. She has produced an adequate risk assessment for the home and outdoor area. She ensures that children stay safe when she takes children out but has no formal risk assessments in place for these outings. All other required documentation is in place and, overall, is well maintained.

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provision

The partnership with parents is friendly and informal. The childminder has a range of written policies that give parents a brief overview of her practices. The complaints policy, however, fails to give parents the full details of the regulatory body. The use of a daily diary and verbal feedback helps keep parents informed so that they can provide consistent care for the child. There are fewer opportunities for parents to contribute to children’s learning and development as the childminder’s assessment process is not sufficiently developed.

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provision

The childminder does not have formal systems for evaluating her childcare but shows a willingness to improve her provision to benefit children. She has met the recommendations of the last inspection and these have improved the partnership with parents and safety for children. She discusses issues with fellow minders and regularly reads childcare publications to try and keep up to date.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy and settled in the caring, homely environment. They help themselves from a satisfactory range of safe, age appropriate toys and resources. They are encouraged to try things for themselves and become independent. They enjoy being with the childminder and form close relationships with her. They play well together and learn about the needs and safety of others. The childminder talks to the children as they play and promotes their learning. Children learn to count and find out about shapes. Older children have access to technology and a computer. Younger children enjoy exploring the toys that make different sounds and rolling the cars down the ramp in the play garage. Children learn about the world around them as they go on walks, visit the park and go to the beach. They have fun collecting natural objects to take home and use for craft activities. They learn about road safety and count the cars and buses they see.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder provides healthy snacks and ensures children have easy access to drinks throughout the day. All packed lunches are stored appropriately so they stay fresh. Children are encouraged to develop good hygiene practices and the childminder keeps the home clean for them. They have daily opportunities to enjoy outdoor play so that they can develop their physical skills.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has started to record observations on children that are generally linked to areas of learning. However, she has not fully established the assessment process to ensure that she can track children’s progress in every area of learning This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and identify next steps in their development so that she can plan further learning experiences for each child. 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: 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 (Procedures for dealing with complaints). 10/08/2009

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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 (Procedures for dealing with complaints). 10/08/2009

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