Dundry Church of England Primary School

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Unique reference number 145021 Inspection date 09/07/2009 Inspector Nikki Whinton

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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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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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 was registered in 1999. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and two children aged 20 and 18 years in Devizes, Wilshire. The whole of the ground floor of the property is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under the age of eight years at any one time, including three children within the early years age group. She is currently caring for three children within the early years age group, all of whom attend on a part-time basis. She also cares for older children aged from five to under eight years. She attends the local carer and toddler group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder has a National Vocational Qualification Level 3 in Childcare and Education.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. The childminder offers an inclusive provision, where each child is valued and respected as an individual. The children progress because they are involved in a wide range of age appropriate, practical activities, both within the provision and the local area, that help to support their learning. The childminder has a good capacity to further improve the quality of the welfare, learning and development offered to the children.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the assessment system to ensure parents are encouraged to share what they know about their child's progress at home, in order to help identify children's actual stages of development and inform assessments  make sure children have constant free access to drinking water in order to help ensure that they are always sufficently hydrated.

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provision

The childminder is a well-qualified, experienced and capable early years professional. She has a clear understanding of her child protection responsibilities and knows the correct procedures to follow if concerned about a child's welfare. She has evaluated her practice, is aware of her strengths and understands the need to develop her assessment system. The childminder has a positive relationship with the parents. They are provided with written information about her provision, its policies and procedures prior to their child entering her care. They This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 are kept up to date with any care issues via regular face-to-face or telephone contact.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children are active, independent learners, who make decisions for themselves regarding the activities they wish to pursue. For example, two children who are engaged in role play decide they want to go shopping, whilst another decides to draw with crayons. The children have a very positive relationship with the friendly childminder. They benefit from her active involvement in their play. She skilfully uses children's play scenarios, for example, when they are creating collage pictures or completing puzzles, to reinforce and extend their colour and number recognition. The childminder offers the children a planned weekly programme of excursions in the local area, such as to toddler groups or Coral Cove soft play centre. Such opportunities enable children to extend their awareness of their neighbourhood, whilst having the chance to interact with an even wider circle of peers. The childminder undertakes written observations of the children which she

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

uses to assess their progress within the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and to plan the next steps in their learning. However, the parents are not encouraged to share what they know about their child's achievements at home, in order to help inform the childminder's assessments.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

There is a range of safety measures in place to help promote the children's safety and avoid accidents. A record of risk assessments is maintained, the premises are secure, a gate prevents the children's unsupervised access to the stairs and a fire blanket is immediately available in an emergency. The children lead a healthy lifestyle whilst in the childminder's care and have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. They are learning good hygiene practices as part of the daily routine. They know they must wash their hands before eating and spontaneously put their used towels in the bin once they have dried their hands. Furthermore, they are gaining valuable self-care skills and are learning to help each other. For example, one child gently wipes her younger peer's hands with a towel, before helping her to fasten the buttons on her cardigan, prior to outside play. However, the children are not able to constantly help themselves to drinks. As a result, they may not be

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

consuming fluids in sufficient to quantities to meet their individual needs. 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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