Kingsway Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique Reference Number 144538 Inspection date 21 March 2006 Inspector Shaheen Belai

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Type of inspection Childcare Type of care Childminding

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This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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ABOUT THIS INSPECTION

The purpose of this inspection is to assure government, parents and the public of the quality of childcare and, if applicable, of nursery education. The inspection was carried out under Part XA Children Act 1989 as introduced by the Care Standards Act 2000 and, where nursery education is provided, under Schedule 26 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998. This report details the main strengths and any areas for improvement identified during the inspection. The judgements included in the report are made in relation to the outcomes for children set out in the Children Act 2004; the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding; and, where nursery education is provided, the Curriculum guidance for the foundation stage. The report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration or 1 April 2004 whichever is the later.

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The key inspection judgements and what they mean

Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough For more information about early years inspections, please see the booklet Are you ready for your inspection? which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk.

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are good. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder was registered in 1993. She lives with her two adult aged sons and one daughter aged 6 years. They live in a residential area of Stoke Newington, situated in the London borough of Hackney. The premises are within walking distance of schools, under fives groups, parks and transport. The whole of the ground floor in addition to a bedroom and bathroom on the first floor are used for minded children. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered to care for a total of 4 children and is currently providing care for 3 children.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 The childminder receives support form the Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership. The childminder has goldfish as pets.

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Helping children to be healthy

The provision is good. Children are cared for in a warm, clean and child friendly environment. All children are able to sleep and be active according to their individual needs. Children learn the importance of good personal hygiene through the daily routine. Younger children begin to undertake tasks such as wiping their nose and the washing of their hands, therefore reducing the risk of spreading germs. Children's well-being is addressed as the childminder has a sound understanding of the procedure for addressing accidents and the administration of medication. Children benefit from a healthy diet. They enjoy varied, nutritious snacks that are well presented and comply with their dietary needs. Children are beginning to learn the importance of a healthy diet and are encouraged to sample varied snacks. Children are offered snacks and meals that appeal to them. There are regular opportunities available for children to access outdoor play facilities

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Helping children to be healthy

and local parks, this promotes their good health and physical development.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is good. Children are cared for in a safe, secure and welcoming environment, where risks have been minimised by ensuring good safety measures are in place. This means that the children are allowed to move freely and safely within the setting. Children are provided with a sufficient range of safe, stimulating and good quality play resources and equipment to allow for their individual development and care. Children independently select activities and play materials which are stored at low level. Children's welfare is further promoted by the childminder. She has a good knowledge and understanding of child protection issues and procedures to be followed, should she be concerned.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is good. Children play confidently at the setting. They develop positive relationships with the

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 childminder and their peers, playing alongside or together in group activities. Children progress well in their development as they have good access to a range of stimulating, challenging and age appropriate play materials. Children benefit from the guidance, support and attention given by the childminder. This promotes the children's self confidence, language and independence skills. Children's individual development is reflected on when planning activities. For example independence and self help skills are promoted through dressing up and mealtimes. Creative activities such as drawing and play dough allow for new skills to develop as younger children learn to use tools, yet allowing for children to continue exploring with their hands to develop sensory skills. Children's work is displayed at the setting which shows

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

recognition of their abilities. Young children learn to take an interest in songs and rhymes. They listen carefully attempting actions and dance to children's songs on tapes. A daily activity plan is developed to relate to activities, visits to the community groups and local parks which play a significant part of the daily routine. Children benefit from these regular visits to local groups, as this encourages the children to participate in a wider range of activities and develop new relationships with other children and adults.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is good. The childminder has a sound understanding of equality issues and provides a good range of activities and resources to promote positive images of the wider community. This increases the children's understanding and awareness of diversity. For example, they dress up in costumes/clothes from around the world, have access to books and puzzles that reflect the wider community and explore new tastes through varied cultural foods. Children behave well and eagerly help the childminder in tidying up play resources before taking on a new task. Children receive good attention, consistent and positive praise from the childminder which promotes good behaviour. Children show care and concern for each other and play happily alongside their peers. Children are valued and respected as individuals and their needs are met well as the childminder works closely with the parents to ensure their normal daily routine of

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Helping children make a positive contribution

eating, sleeping and playing are followed. Information is shared verbally daily with parents, allowing for both parties to be kept informed. However provision of written information about a child's individual daily routine and learning would be informative to parent's.

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Organisation

The organisation is good. Children feel at home in the well-organised setting. This means children are confident to move freely and to access play materials and resources confidently. Clear, consistent routines further enhance children's confidence as they play happily

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Organisation

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 together. Written procedures and records are in place to protect children's welfare and care. Procedures are shared with parent's to keep them well informed on a daily basis about the childminders service. The childminder recognises the relevance of updating her training needs to ensure that she can provide appropriate care for the children she looks after. She has taken steps to update her training in first aid and seek information about Birth to Three Matters. Overall the childminder meets the needs of the children for whom she provides.

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Improvements since the last inspection

Since the previous inspection, the childminder has addressed safety in her home to ensure that items posing a risk to minded children within the setting, have been removed. Garden safety has been addressed to ensure that children cannot leave the area unsupervised, as the rear gate is kept locked during minding hours. Documentation and records have been updated for the recording of accidents and the administration of medication, as well as being accessible for inspection. Appropriate checks to be carried out for accessing the suitability of other adult family members are in the process of being addressed, with the appropriate agencies.

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are good. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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The quality and standards of the care

To improve the quality and standards of care further the registered person should take account of the following recommendation(s): • develop and share written daily records with parent's in regards to their child's care, development and progress

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The quality and standards of the care

procedures set out in the leaflet Building better childcare: Compliments and concerns about inspectors' judgements which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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The quality and standards of the care

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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