Fullbrook Nursery School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 104135 Inspection date 28/06/2011 Inspector Brenda Flewitt

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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 assesses 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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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 was registered in 1990. She lives with her husband in a house in Willand, Devon. The ground floor of the house is mainly used for childminding, which includes a kitchen, dining room and toilet facilities. Sleeping facilities are provided on the first floor. There is a fully enclosed rear garden available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. A maximum of six children may attend at any one time. Of these, three may be in the early years age range. There are currently four children on roll in the early years age range. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and local childminding group.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is outstanding.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are extremely well cared for in a safe, secure and welcoming family home. They flourish in a calm and nurturing environment where they are highly valued as individuals. Children are involved in a broad range of purposeful activities, both inside and out, that helps them make extremely good progress towards the early learning goals in most areas of learning. The childminder has worked extremely hard to successfully implement the Early Years Foundation Stage and improve her provision. She has several effective methods to help her reflect on her practice, which results in continuous improvement in children's experiences.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 extending further children's awareness of modern technology.

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the early years provision

The childminder implements clear and detailed policies and procedures that effectively promote children's welfare and safety. Children's safety is of the highest priority. The childminder carries out comprehensive risk assessments to provide an extremely safe environment for children to play, both in the home and on outings. She has a secure understanding of safeguarding children, which includes a thorough knowledge of child protection issues and the procedure to follow if there are concerns. She keeps her knowledge up to date by attending training; she has a routine system to record children's unexplained injuries. All this helps to protect This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children from harm. All required records are in place, well organised and completed accurately.

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the early years provision

The childminder organises her home and outings effectively to meet the needs of the children in her care. She has an extensive range of toys and equipment, which is stored so that all children make spontaneous choices from a good selection each day to extend their own play and learning. The childminder makes exceptionally good use of local facilities to enhance children's learning outside the home. Children develop a positive attitude to people's differences through discussion and the good example set by the childminder, as they meet a range of people in various situations. Children benefit from the childminder's regular contact with other childminders, because a familiar adult in the event of their childminder's absence can care for them.

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the early years provision

The childminder promotes excellent partnerships with parents, with a friendly yet professional approach. Parents are supplied with comprehensive information about the setting, which includes written policies. The childminder encourages daily exchange of information verbally in order to meet children's individual needs. Parents are very happy with the care offered for their children. They describe the childminding environment as 'warm and friendly', which inspires children's confidence and social skills. They particularly like the range of stimulating activities she provides that support the children's learning. The childminder has established strong links with the pre-school and local school, which provides excellent communication, to support fully children's overall development and transition to school.

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the early years provision

The childminder has made significant improvement since the last inspection. She has fully addressed the recommendations, which has improved aspects of children's health and safety. She has some effective methods for evaluating her provision. These include completing a specific document and frequent contact with other professionals. She is committed to keeping her knowledge up to date by reading early years publications, attending information updates, and she is an active member of a childminding group where good practice is shared. This all contributes towards providing a high quality service.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy, settled and secure in the care of their childminder. They make extremely good relationships with her and one another. They demonstrate thoughtfulness and consideration. Children flourish in an environment where they are fully included and their ideas are highly valued. Older children understand differing abilities in younger ones, and are often seen to offer them encouragement. Children behave very well because the childminder is consistent in making expectations clear, and explaining requests. Children are polite and well mannered. They receive regular praise and encouragement for effort, achievement and kindness, which helps boost their self-esteem and confidence. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder has an experienced knowledge and understanding of child development. She has embraced the Early Years Foundation Stage, which she

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and outcomes for children

implements effectively. This supports her in planning a broad range of stimulating activities that help children learn through play, exploration and meaningful experiences. Children's days include a wide variety of outings that enhance their learning, where they meet other people, use an extended range of equipment and develop a good understanding about their local environment. For example, children enjoy visits to venues where they learn about animals, and birds and enjoy picnics with friends. Walks in the woods inspire map making and searching for 'treasure'. Regular outings to toddler groups promote their confidence and social skills. Children's increasing skills for the future are extremely good, as they are promoted through play and meaningful situations. For example, a pre-school child confidently counts and recognises numbers of objects. They understand about 'more' and 'less' as they count pieces of fruit at snack time. Children's knowledge and

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and outcomes for children

understanding about living things is exceptional. For instance, they begin to understand about life cycles by monitoring tadpoles as they change into frogs. However, children use resources that raise their awareness of modern technology less frequently.

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and outcomes for children

Children develop extremely good communication skills to make their needs known and describe what they are doing. A young child who has an interest in cars is able to name the make of a toy car and identify that it has a 'spoiler'. Children enjoy books and stories in different environments, inside and out. From a young age they listen intently and join in with familiar phrases and suggesting ideas. The childminder completes observations of children's play and achievements, which she uses effectively to plan support for each child's future development. The childminder's high quality interaction in children's activities helps them make significant progress in their overall development.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy a healthy lifestyle. They develop a secure understanding of good procedures for personal hygiene. Children learn to make healthy choices in what they eat from a balanced and nutritious diet. They learn about where fruit and vegetables come from by planting and nurturing seeds. Young children develop independence skills in practical activities such as using knives to prepare their own fruit for snack, and by managing their own clothes. Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise as they visit play parks and go for local walks. They learn about their own safety both in the home and when out. They know what to expect if they must leave the home in an emergency by being involved in regular practises of the escape plan. When out in the local environment, they practise safe routines for crossing roads and learn how to use equipment sensibly. 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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Early Years Foundation Stage

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 1 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 1 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 1

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 1 The extent to which children feel safe 1 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 1 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 1

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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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