West Pelton Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 114004 Inspection date 22/09/2011 Inspector Kerry Iden

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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 1993. She lives with her husband and one grown-up child in Horsham, West Sussex. The whole ground floor of the childminder's house and a first floor bathroom are used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden 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. She may care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age group. There are currently six children on roll, five of whom are in the early years age group, and all children attend on a part-time basis.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder uses her car to take and collect children from local schools. She takes children to the local library and parks and meets with other registered childminders.

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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 is developing systems to be more reflective of the Early Years Foundation Stage. However, some required documentation contains limited information and required qualifications have not been kept up to date. The childminder is, however, keen to support the families she works for and is flexible in her arrangements to do so. Children are making steady progress. They feel safe and secure and enjoy their time in the setting. The childminder has identified areas which need further development and is starting to address some of these, demonstrating she has the capacity to maintain continuous improvement in her setting.

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further?

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

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further?

 conduct a more detailed risk assessment and record when it was carried out. Regularly review the risk assessment, at least once a year, and include in the record the date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) (also applies to the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register) 07/10/2011

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further?

 obtain and maintain a paediatric first aid qualification 30/11/2011 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) (also applies to the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register)

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop the observations to identify next steps in children's learning and share these with parents and other early years provisions children attend.

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the early years provision

The children within the setting are protected from harm. The childminder has a sound understanding of safeguarding. She is aware of signs and symptoms to look out for that may cause her concern about a child. She has written policies and procedures that she would follow and has information to support her knowledge. Children are able to play and learn in a secure environment where the childminder supervises the them to help ensure their safety. The childminder has previously completed a very basic risk assessments, although this is not been reviewed in line with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder has organised a fire evacuation plan. She practices fire evacuation drills with the children using visual aids to heighten their awareness. The childminder has developed her systems for recording details of medication and accidents to ensure confidentiality. Although she has previously completed first aid training, the

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the early years provision

childminder does not have a current paediatric first aid certificate at the time of the inspection. This is a breach of a specific welfare requirement. The childminder offers a warm and nurturing service, and is passionate about her work with the children. Although the childminder is not yet fully evaluating her service she does have a good understanding of her own strengths and weaknesses and is starting to address areas that need development.

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the early years provision

Children are able to self-select from the resources made available. These are sufficient to promote the different areas of learning. Through the childminder's interaction in play, she extends children individually through the use of resources. For example, as they use coloured bricks she supports older children in colour recognition and counting, while younger children develop coordination as they bang the bricks together to make sounds. The childminder is developing her resources that help children understand about the wider world. She works with parents and extended family members to support the needs of the children. She gains detailed information about their care routines when they start in the setting and updates these periodically with the parents. There is an informal, regular exchange of information on the children's time, although systems to share how to develop children further have not yet been fully explored. The childminder is aware

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the early years provision

of extending the partnerships with other early years providers. She discusses concerns as they arise, although there is not yet consistent collaboration to help children progress towards the early learning goals. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Overall, children are making sound progress in their development, although this may be stronger in some areas of learning. Children are settled, content and willing to take part in activities, often leading the childminder as they choose resources to play with. They interact with each other as the childminder encourages children to show younger children how to complete tasks, giving them some responsibilities. The childminder knows the children well and understands how she can support children's learning in some areas. However, next steps in children's development are not yet being routinely identified. Children know and comply with safety, health and care routines. They reinforce their knowledge of keeping themselves safe in their play, talking about the emergency services and the need for seatbelts in the car. Children are beginning to show an understanding of healthy lifestyles. They follow appropriate personal hygiene routines, such as

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and outcomes for children

hand wiping before snacks. They have opportunities to engage in physical activities, both in the childminder's home and further a field. Regular trips to the local park enable children to build on their skills using larger items of equipment.

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and outcomes for children

Children display confidence and self-esteem within the setting. They generally know how to behave and are learning how to share resources with the support of the childminder. Their language and communication skills are developing as the childminder encourages them to build sentences and give explanations.

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and outcomes for children

Children take an interest in how things work and use a selection of play tools to pretend to fix things. Children are beginning to learn about the wider world through activities, such as sharing their real life experiences of travel. Therefore, overall, children generally secure the skills they need in order to progress in their learning. 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 3 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 3 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 3 The extent to which children feel safe 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 3

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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: 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 (Suitability and Safety of Premises and Equipment) 07/10/2011

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the Early Years section of the report (Welfare of the children being cared for) 30/10/2011

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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 (Suitability and Safety of Premises and Equipment) 07/10/2011

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the Early Years section of the report (Welfare of the children being cared for) 30/11/2011

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