Lever Edge Primary School

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Unique reference number 105158 Inspection date 17/07/2009 Inspector Lilyanne Taylor

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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 was registered in 1997. She lives with her husband and school age son in a semi-detached house that is situated in a residential area of East Cowes on the Isle of Wight. The whole of the house is registered for childminding. There is a fully enclosed rear garden available for outside play. The family keeps cats as pets. The premises are in close proximity to schools, pre-schools, shops and parks.

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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. Currently there are eight children on roll; of these, three are in the early years age group. All attend part time.

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Description of the childminding

Care is also able to be provided for children aged over five years. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The operational hours of the setting are Monday to Friday from 07:00 to 18:00 all year. Children’s hours of attendance are able to be flexible within these times.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder takes and collects children from the local school and pre-school. She also attends local toddler groups on a regular basis.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory. The childminder values and includes all children. She recognises their individuality and supports their care and development needs. Most procedures and practices the childminder works to are effectively implemented and sufficiently support children’s health and safety. She develops good relationships with parents and liaises with them daily to ensure all children’s care is continuously supported and their individual needs met. The childminder attends training and through self-evaluation, has identified the area she wishes to develop to ensure children’s progress is continuously supported.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure hygiene practices in relation to hand washing prior to eating snacks and meals are consistently implemented to ensure children are fully protected from germs  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 To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 ensure a daily record of the names of children looked after on the premises, their hours of attendance and the name of the person whose care they are in is maintained (Documentation) 31/07/2009

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provision

The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibility in relation to child protection, and shares this with parents. Risk assessments on all areas children access both indoors and outdoors are recorded, and the childminder is able to verbally state the assessment she makes of outings and trips she takes children on.

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provision

The childminder is in breach of a welfare requirement. Records of children in attendance are not maintained as required. The childminder states she has an arrangement that is agreed with parents whereby some children's care is shared; they are taken to a local school by another registered childminder to meet their parents at home time. This is not recorded and as such it is not clear to see the actual hours children are in the care of this childminder.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a commitment to improving her knowledge of how she can support the learning and development of all children. The childminder is pro-active in seeking support and is keen to ensure the provision she provides for children promotes positive outcomes. She is currently seeking support and guidance from personnel within the Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership on how she can effectively record the knowledge she has of each child's stage of development.

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provision

Daily exchange of information and the range of policies and procedures the childminder shares with parents ensures all parents are aware of the care their children receive and the progress they are making. However, because some hygiene procedures are not effectively put into practice children's well-being is compromised.

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provision

She has taken positive action with a recommendation raised at her last inspection; parents now have access to the correct details of the regulatory body.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has a clear recognition of each child as an individual and ensures all children are supported to make progress in their learning through a range of activities. She observes children while they play and uses the knowledge she gains to plan for their future learning. Records to show the stage of development children are at and what the plans are for their next steps in relation to the early This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 learning goals are currently being developed.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children play together well and have a good relationship with the childminder. They enjoy her joining in with their play and sit with her when they are playing with the farm set. While playing she encourages children to name the various animals and their colours and introduces them to language such as big and small so they gain a concept of size. Her effective verbal interaction helps younger children develop their language and communication skills.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are becoming aware that print has meaning. They enjoy looking at books and listen attentively to the childminder when she reads their favourite stories. Older children are encouraged to recognise and pronounce the initial letter of objects they see on flash cards, while younger children are encouraged to name the object they see.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Regular visits to toddler groups extend the range of experiences children are provided with. In addition, such visits also provide children with the opportunity to gain an awareness of the needs of others and develop their social skills during interactions with others.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children experience a variety of outings which supports their physical development. They visit local parks and soft play centres where they have the opportunity to crawl through tunnels and play on large equipment such as slides and swings. During holiday periods children are taken on bus trips to visit various places of interests such as Osborne House and Carisbrook Castle. As a result, they are beginning to gain an awareness of some aspects of the history that is associated to the Island they live on.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are beginning to learn about keeping themselves safe; they are introduced to road safety when going for walks and they practise the procedures for evacuating the premises in an emergency.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's behaviour overall is good; they show respect for the toys and resources, and are developing good friendships with each other as they are encouraged to share and take turns.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children have regular access to drinks throughout the day and are beginning to develop their awareness of healthy eating through the nutritious snacks provided which mainly consist of freshly cut pieces of fruit. However, children are not fully protected from germs because they are not consistently encouraged to wash their hands prior to eating. 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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