Happisburgh CofE VA Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 121039 Inspection date 21/01/2010 Inspector Christine Clint

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Type of setting Childminder to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It rates council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way.

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Royal Exchange Buildings St Ann's Square Manchester M2 7LA

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T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk 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.

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Introduction

Please see our website for more information about each childcare provider. We publish inspection reports, conditions of registration and details of complaints we receive where we or the provider take action to meet the requirements of registration. 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 registered in 2001, she has moved house and still remains in the village of Cranleigh in Surrey. The family home is situated in a residential area within walking distance of all local amenities. Children play on the ground floor of the home only, they use all areas and have play activities organised in the conservatory. Children can sleep upstairs during the day and toilet facilities are available on both floors. The childminder lives with her husband and two children who both attend school. The family have a cat. Children have easy access to a secure rear garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register, to care for a maximum of six children. She currently has a condition to allow four children in the early years age group to attend. There are seven children attending for part time hours and some

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Description of the childminding

children who are only cared for during school holidays; all children are in the early years age group. The childminder runs the local childminding group and regularly attends art and singing groups as well as local toddler groups.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder shows experience and awareness of children's needs and their level of development. She has continued to improve her setting by updating her policies and procedures to meet the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements, and by including a wide range of provision for children attending. The childminder has a sound awareness of many areas of current practice, and she is continually aware of children's needs, but she has not fully developed the records of assessment for individual children.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that children's full names are included in the record of attendance  include records of assessment for all children attending in the early years age group and continue to develop these.

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the early years provision

Children's safety is prioritised because the childminder has a clear knowledge of child protection and knows her responsibility to raise concerns. She also ensures that all areas of the home are secure and she provides ample clear floor space for children to move freely throughout the ground floor rooms. Safety equipment is in place within the home and a record of risk assessment shows that the childminder has anticipated any hazards in each room, she has assessed risks on outings and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 when other venues are visited. The childminder supervises children well, she shows vigilance when negotiating the stairs with children and when they are learning to feed themselves at meal times. She automatically removes smaller items that are unsuitable and especially if children try to play and move around, holding plastic play utensils in their mouths. The childminder reminds children how

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the early years provision

dangerous this is if they were to fall. Children are used to being strapped in their booster seats for mealtimes and the childminder monitors them when they feed themselves. She observes and listens to them continually whilst fetching items from the kitchen, she reminds them to chew and only to put small amounts of food in their mouths.

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the early years provision

The childminder has included some evaluation of her setting. She has updated all her policies and procedures to meet the EYFS, and she has developed clear and meaningful systems to record information from parents about their children's routines. She has begun to observe and record children's progress, but has not yet included a record of assessment for all the early years children in her care. All documentation is in place and the childminder understands all the regulations for accidents, medication, fire safety and procedures for managing any complaints. Although, the daily record of attendance does not include children's full names.

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the early years provision

The childminder provides a wide range of resources to meet the ages of the children in her care and these are all available in the conservatory and appropriately stored at various levels. Children have equal access to play equipment that is suitable for their age and stage of development, but their development is not yet equally assessed. They have variety because the childminder takes them to different play venues and toddler groups regularly, they have opportunities to meet with other children and take part in physical activities; they have frequent daily fresh air.

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the early years provision

Partnership with parents is strongly established because the childminder fully understands that children recognise when this takes place and when their parents are satisfied; this helps children to settle more easily. The childminder often visits children in their own home before they begin their care with her, and in this way she builds firm relationships. She is very secure in her individual knowledge of the children in her care, because parents provide a wide range of information in the 'all about me' forms. Parents are also encouraged to write their own expectations of child care, which helps the childminder to meet their needs. The childminder has close involvement with other local early years provision in the village and she has begun to share information with other carers where children in her care also attend.

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and outcomes for children

Children are very happy and settled in the childminder's home. They show that they are used to their surroundings and they move with confidence and purpose. They find items of their choice and communicate continually with the childminder; they play independently alongside each other. Small children show that they are used to regular routines and happily respond to the childminder, who has This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 developed a clear understanding of their individual needs and preferences. They are learning to copy words and competently pronounce words after the childminder. They continually communicate through movements, sounds and expressions and small children show that they are very aware, even those who have not started to form language, have developed a good understanding

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and outcomes for children

Children follow play routines that are entirely natural for their age and stage of development. They play with cots and dolls in the conservatory and the childminder encourages them by finding blankets to wrap up their babies, she asks if their babies are hungry, they find potties and children pretend to brush the doll's hair. The childminder uses one of the dolls to entice reluctant children to eat more, however, she does not force children to eat, she follows their own decisions. Children are interested in books and like to look at pictures; they can access books themselves and carry these with them during their play. Many resources are stored in plastic containers and children can easily reach the lower play equipment. Children have easy access to the garden and can play outside at times, they also attend many activities outside the home, because the childminder takes them to local groups where they have opportunities for extending their physical

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and outcomes for children

development and often take part in different craft activities.

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and outcomes for children

Children follow very regular routines to maintain their personal hygiene and the childminder talks to them whilst they wash hands before lunch, she also wipes their faces with individual flannels after lunch. Children have regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise; they also have clear space for movement within the home, which is very clean and organised. Children have healthy diets and the childminder is very aware of their individual preferences. They show interest in all the different fruits in the fruit bowl and learn to name these. Children show affection and know the daily routines for rest and quiet time; the childminder has a good knowledge of their individual welfare and their emotional development. 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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children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement

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and managed?

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement The effectiveness with which the setting deploys resources 2 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 2 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 3 The effectiveness of the setting’s engagement with parents and carers

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Stage

The quality of the provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 The extent to which children feel safe 2 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 2 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 2 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 2

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Stage

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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